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By Celso De Guzman Caparas   Photos courtesy of MBC / AFDQ2021 The twelve finalists, four each from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, vying for ALIWAN FIESTA DIGITAL QUEEN 2021 were formally presented to  Manila Broadcasting  Company (MBC) President Ruperto S. Nicdao and members of pageant media via Zoom presscon on Tuesday, August 31.  From 47 hopefuls to 23 semi-finalists then trimmed down to 12 finalists.  Here they are : 1.  From what is perhaps the most multi-cultural province in Central Luzon, comes KRISHIA MAE ABAD.  Krish is 24 years old, stands 5 ft 6 inches tall and weighs 54 kilograms.  Already a Tiktok sensation on social media, she is a licensed real estate broker and is also owner and operations manager of Bad Barista.  Krish loves working out apart from reading books, drawing, and travelling.  From the province of lush rice fields and sugar cane plantations -- Tarlac --  KRISHIA MAE ABAD. 2.  Hailing from the city of ...

Text and Photos By Celso De Guzman Caparas   " In this world we live in, it is perceived that women are weak, vulnerable and helpless.  Somewhere, even used and abused.  To stop this, the change has begin within ourselves.  Show everyone what we are capable of,  encourage every woman to lend a helping hand  whether a small act of kindness, boost other's confidence, or simply spread the awareness. I will empower women and educate people in ending violence against women and children.  Now, it's time to act as one.  And together,  we can make it happen. "   Those are inspiring and encouraging words from HEAVEN PEÑAFLORIDA, official candidate no. 8 of Mrs. Universe Philippines 2021 representing Makati City.  Heaven is among the 18 equally accomplished, empowered and gorgeous married women and single moms who are vying for the coveted Mrs. Universe Philippines 2021 crown and title to be staged tentatively on September 10 at Okada Ma...

By Celso De Guzman Caparas   Michelle Lucas, candidate no. 14 representing Rizal, is one of the eighteen official candidates vying for Mrs. Universe Philippines 2021.  " I have asked myself why I am here today in a pageant during the toughest times to most of us. So am here today as a living proof that every woman and every child would endure the pains and challenges and end up successful in life.  I dream to give hope, to inspire and to encourage others to still aim for the life they deserve. I still give back to the community I am in.  I am here today as a woman of faith and action so that others may see the silver lining and the vast opportunities in every crisis ," said Lucas on why she joined the Mrs. Universe Philippines 2021 search. Lucas is a 43-year old single mother to 3 children.   She s tudied at Assumption Antipolo, University of the Philippines Diliman, and Center for Culinary Arts. A multi-faceted, accomplished woman in her own right.  S...

Reported by Celso De Guzman Caparas  Organized by Mrs. Universe Philippines 2019 Maria Charo Calalo under FDN Productions, our country will select a delegate  to the forthcoming Mrs. Universe 2021 competition in South Korea.  For the first time, a physical pageant will be held.  It will be staged at Okada Manila tentatively on September 10.  Previous Philippine delegates to the Mrs. Universe contest were handpicked.  The Official Candidates Eighteen equally accomplished, empowered and gorgeous married Filipinas will vie for three coveted crowns and titles, namely :  Mrs. Universe Philippines 2021, Mrs. Pacific Continental 2021 and Mrs. North Pacific Asia 2021.  No. 1  Claudeline Cuntapay-Molero : DAVAO DEL NORTE No. 2  Ellen Poyaoan-Santos  :  PANGASINAN   No. 3  Joanna Marie Razon - MUNTINLUPA CITY   No. 4  Odessa Ramos-Narag : TARLAC  No. 5  Rosana Eugenio - BULACAN   No. 6  Sofia Lee :...

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