Single mom crowned Miss Global Philippines 2018
It is a lot better the second time around. This after a 22-year-old single mom was crowned Miss Global Philippines 2018 during a pageant held in Paranaque City last August 4. Mary Eileen Palencia Gonzales, of Cavite, a Star Magic artist of ABS CBN, bested 18 other contestants in the 5th edition of the pageant that advocates women empowerment and tourism and accepts contestants who are single, unmarried mothers. It was the second time for Gonzales to join the Miss Global Philippines beauty contest. In 2015, she finished second-runner up to Mary Candice Ramos. Gonzales, who has a baby boy, will represent the Philippines at Miss Global 2018 international contest later this year. First runner-up honors went to Cheska Viñas, of Marilao, Bulacan; Nicole Osuna Dichoso, Olongapo City, 2nd runner-up; Charlene Duran, Calamba City, Laguna, 3rd runner-up; and Alexandra Moraga, Meycauayan City, Bulacan, 4th runner-up. Winners of special awards were Sunshine Bantillo, Best in T...