HISTORY IS MADE IN BALI — THE PHILIPPINES CLAIMS THE INAUGURAL LIVE MISS INTERGLOBAL CROWN!

 

HISTORY IS MADE IN BALI — THE PHILIPPINES CLAIMS THE INAUGURAL LIVE MISS INTERGLOBAL CROWN! 

Congratulations, Miss Philippines Margarette Siat Briton, for making history as the first-ever Miss Interglobal Queen of the LIVE edition, capturing the coveted Miss Interglobal 2026 crown in Bali, Indonesia!

A truly remarkable international victory for the Philippines. With her grace, confidence, beauty, intelligence, and determination, Margarette has brought immense pride to the Philippine pageantry community and written a new chapter in the country’s continuing legacy on the global stage.

Congratulations to ALV Pageant Circle and Sir Arnold Vegafria for bringing home another prestigious international crown for the Philippines. Your unwavering dedication, vision, and commitment to Philippine pageantry continue to produce queens who proudly carry the Philippine flag on the world stage.

And congratulations to the Miss Interglobal Organization for the successful inaugural staging of the Miss Interglobal 2026 Finals in Bali, Indonesia — a significant milestone in the evolution of the competition into a live international pageant.

 A NEW ERA FOR MISS INTERGLOBAL

The Miss Interglobal journey began as a virtual pageant in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2021, with Thailand’s Nachita Jantana initially crowned the first titleholder. The title was subsequently assumed by Filipina Miriam Damoah, marking the pageant’s early chapter in its virtual format.

With the organization’s transition to a physical international grand final in Bali, Indonesia, Miss Interglobal has entered an exciting new era — transforming from its virtual beginnings into a live global celebration of beauty, culture, and international sisterhood.

And now, Margarette Siat Briton stands at the forefront of that new era.

She is not simply another titleholder.

She is the FIRST QUEEN of the LIVE Miss Interglobal era.

MARGARETTE SIAT BRITON
MISS INTERGLOBAL 2026
The first queen of a new global chapter.

From the Philippines to Bali, history has been made.

 

 

 

#MissInterglobal2026 #MargaretteSiatBriton #MissPhilippines #Philippines #ALVPageantCircle

SALI: Culture, Arts and Heritage Research Forum

 I still remember this meaningful seminar last year—SALI: Culture, Arts and Heritage Research Forum, organized by the Provincial Tourism Office of the Provincial Government of La Union on August 27–28, 2025

The two-day forum brought together individuals who shared a common passion for preserving, understanding, and celebrating the rich culture, arts, heritage, and history of La Union. It was more than just a seminar—it was a space for research, dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and a renewed appreciation of who we are and where we came from.

That is why it is truly sad that this kind of meaningful forum did not happen this year.

I strongly believe that if we want to build a great present and a better future, we must first learn to give value to our past. Our heritage and culture are not simply stories of yesterday—they are part of our identity. They remind us of where we came from, the struggles and achievements of our ancestors, and the foundations they built for us to enjoy the present we have today.

We cannot move forward without understanding the journey that brought us here.

To give value to our heritage is to give value to our identity. To preserve our culture is to honor those who came before us. And to learn from our past is to help build a stronger future for the generations yet to come.

I hope that forums like SALI: Culture, Arts and Heritage Research Forum will continue and be sustained in the coming years. We need more spaces where our researchers, cultural workers, artists, students, historians, tourism stakeholders, and communities can come together to rediscover, document, protect, and celebrate the priceless heritage of La Union.

Because our past is not something we should leave behind.

It is something we should remember, preserve, and carry with us as we build the future.

The Cory Quirino Era: Six Years, Six Placements in Miss World

 The Cory Quirino Era: Six Years, Six Placements in Miss World

Did you know that when the Miss World Philippines franchise was under Cory Quirino, every single one of her queens successfully placed at the international Miss World competition?

Cory Quirino took over the Miss World Philippines franchise in 2011, marking the beginning of a remarkable six-year journey from 2011 to 2016.

And what a record it was:

👑 2011 – Gwendoline Ruais

🥈 1st Runner-Up – Miss World 2011

👑 2012 – Queenierich Rehman

🏅 Top 15 – Miss World 2012

👑 2013 – Megan Young

👑 MISS WORLD 2013 – The Philippines' first Miss World crown

👑 2014 – Valerie Weigmann

🏅 Top 25 – Miss World 2014

👑 2015 – Hillarie Parungao

🏅 Top 10 – Miss World 2015

👑 2016 – Catriona Gray

🏅 Top 5 – Miss World 2016

From Gwendoline's 1st Runner-Up finish in her very first year, to Megan Young winning the country's first Miss World crown, followed by consistent placements from Queenierich, Valerie, Hillarie and Catriona, the Cory Quirino era certainly left a significant mark in Philippine pageantry.

Six years. Six queens. Six Miss World placements.

That is a legacy worth remembering. 👑🇵🇭

Photo Credits to the Miss World Philippines for the photographs

MISTERS OF FILIPINAS 2026 – NUEVA ECIJA Arvin Jay Santos

 MISTERS OF FILIPINAS 2026 – NUEVA ECIJA

Arvin Jay Santos is  a Licensed Professional Teacher and Magna Cum Laude graduate of Bachelor of Physical Education from Wesleyan University-Philippines.

A sports and fitness enthusiast, Arvin believes that an active lifestyle helps people live a healthy and meaningful life. As an educator, he hopes to inspire and empower others through his passion for teaching.

His advocacy, “Quality Education for All,”promotes accessible and meaningful education for everyone, regardless of their background.

With his passion, purpose, and dedication to education, Arvin Jay Santos is ready to use his voice and platform to inspire the next generation.

Support Arvin as he takes on the challenge of becoming the next Misters of Filipinas King!👑

#MistersOfFilipinas2026 #13thAnnualMistersOfFilipinas #13thMOF #NuevaEcija #QualityEducationForAll #MasculinityWithResponsibility 

Mister Friendship International Philippines 2026

 Mister Friendship International Philippines 2026 

Grand Winner : Rence Aldrich Mendoza - Paranaque

Ambassador : Heinrich Sanchez - San Pablo, Laguna 

Tourism : Kier Puno- Pampanga

Mister Friendship International Philippines- ICON

Cjay Quizon - Bulacan

Aries Ronie - Ilocos Sur

Clark Bautista - Lubao, Pampanga 

Ryan Cruz - Cagayan Province

#pageant #Philippines

FROM MUTYA NG PILIPINAS TO INTERNATIONAL GLORY!

 FROM MUTYA NG PILIPINAS TO INTERNATIONAL GLORY!

Some pageant journeys are more than just about winning a crown—they are about dreams, determination, and the courage to keep chasing the bigger stage.

Back in Mutya ng Pilipinas 2012, two Filipinas embarked on journeys that would eventually lead them to the pinnacle of international pageantry. 👑

Emma Mary Tiglao — who went on to capture the Miss Grand International 2025 crown

Mutya Johanna Datul — who brought home the Miss Supranational 2013 title

Two women. Two international crowns. One remarkable connection that traces back to Mutya ng Pilipinas 2012.✨

From the national stage to the world stage, their stories prove that a pageant crown can be more than a title—it can be the beginning of a dream that reaches far beyond the Philippines. 

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2012 — where the journey began, and the world eventually took notice.

#MutyaNgPilipinas #EmmaMaryTiglao #MutyaJohannaDatul #MissGrandInternational2025 #MissSupranational2013  #PageantHistory #FilipinaQueens #InternationalQueens 

The Philippines has its second Miss Supranational! ✨🇵🇭

 Ma. Katrina "Kat" Llegado is a Filipina beauty queen, Philippine Air Force reservist, and Financial Management graduate from De La Salle University. Her pageant journey is a testament to perseverance and determination—from being crowned Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2019 in Miss World Philippines and finishing as 5th Runner-Up at Reina Hispanoamericana 2019, to placing 2nd Runner-Up at Miss Universe Philippines 2022 and reaching the Top 6 in 2025, she earned the Miss Supranational Philippines title, setting the stage for the biggest achievement of her career.

The Philippines has its second Miss
Supranational! 

Ma. Katrina Llegado has been crowned Miss Supranational 2026, making history as the Philippines' second titleholder and the first-ever Supra Queen to wear the iconic Fioletowa Crown.

This remarkable victory further strengthens the Philippines' legacy in international pageantry and marks a proud moment that Filipinos around the world will celebrate for years to come.

During the SupraModel she received a lot of bashing when she did not enter the top 2 per continent but she emerged victorious when she won the crown in the finale night so it is a learning lesson not to underestimate the Filipina queen.

Congratulations, Kat! Maraming salamat sa napakagandang laban at sa muling pagtaas ng bandila ng Pilipinas. 

Your triumph is an inspiration to the nation!

#MissSupranational #MissSupranational2026 #MissSupranationalPhilippines #KatrinaLlegado #Philippines