Philippines becomes 2013 Powerhouse of Prestigious Beauty Pageants

Philippines becomes 2013 Powerhouse of Prestigious Beauty Pageants “Pearl of the Orient” seems to be the most common tagline associated to the Philippines. Constituting almost 7,000 islands, of more than 90 millions of people coming from multifarious cultures, the Philippines is indeed one of the well-known countries in the world particularly in tourism. Yet this year, another name for the country has been created after series of victory Filipinos made in various international prestigious beauty pageant tilts. Powerhouse of Prestigious Beauty Pageants” is really an excellent label for the Philippines this year 2013 since almost all its representatives in different international beauty competitions brought home if not the title, at least the major awards. Their triumphs added glory to the country amidst different crises and catastrophes it encountered in the previous months. First on the list is Mutya Datul who was crowned as Miss Supranational 2013 last September 6 in Belarus’ Sports Palace. Before the month of September ended, another Filipina in the name of Megan Young garnered the Miss World 2013 title last September 28 in Bali Indonesia. Moreover, Young is also the first-ever Filipina to win this title since the pageant started in 1951. At the advent of October, Binibining Pilipinas-Tourism Joanna Cindy MiranIn November, another three Filipinos bagged major awards in different international beauty competitions. Binibining Pilipinas 2013 Ariella Arida landed as 3rd runner-up in Miss Universe 2013 last November 9 held in Moscow, Russia. Annalie Forbes also made a name in the pageant industry by winning 4th place in the Miss International 2013 held in Thailand last November 19. Last November 21, Gil Wagas did well in Mister International 2013 held in Indonesia and ended as 4th runner-up. Lastly before 2013 ends, Bea Rose Santiago brought home the crown in the recently-held Miss International last December 17 in Japan. Definitely, the Philippines is the home of international beauties. Surprisingly, during these competitions, the country had been experience turbulent natural disasters such as earthquake in Bohol and the devastation brought by super typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan). Thus, Filipinos have only proven to the world that no matter what catastrophes they may face, they will remain a strong nation. Tags: Miss Grand International 2013, Miss Intercontinental 2013, Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago, Miss Supranatural 2013 Mutya Datul, Miss Universe 2013, Miss World 2013 Megan Young, Philippines Becomes 2013 Powerhouse source 'www.prestigiousbeautypageants.org