It’s time for the Mutya ng Pilipinas queens to shine on the global stage as they embark on their quest to bring glory to the country. Three gorgeous Mutya titleholders captivated supporters and members of the press during a customary sendoff held at Chef Jessie’s Place in Makati City.
Alyssa Marie Redondo will compete in the 52nd Miss Intercontinental, which will be held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, from Nov. 20 to Dec. 6. Redondo is a 23-year-old licensed nurse based in California, USA, where she and her family migrated in 2010. She supports community and charitable works and has helped raise funds for Filipinos during natural calamities and the pandemic while reigning as Miss Philippines USA 2022 and Face of L’Aura Wellness in partnership with the Global Icon Foundation.
Reigning Miss Intercontinental 2023, Chatnalin Chotjirawarachat of Thailand, will pass on her crown. The Philippines last won the title in 2021 with Cinderella Obeñita.
Anne Klein Castro, a 20-year-old tourism student from Mabalacat, Pampanga, will compete in the World Top Model International Final at the Alpen Resort Bivio in Livigno, Italy, on Nov. 16. Castro is an advocate for cultural heritage preservation.
The World Top Model, founded by Fiore Tondi, is one of the most prestigious international fashion events, present in more than 50 countries and five continents, with 30 years of success. Vania Augustina of Indonesia was the last winner in the finals held in Monte Carlo, with the Philippines’ Adriana Padrid finishing in second place.
Liana Rose Barrido will represent the Philippines in Miss Tourism International 2024, which will be held in Malaysia on Dec. 13. Barrido, 25, is a Business Administration graduate from Batangas and previously joined Miss World Philippines 2023. Reigning Miss Tourism International 2023 is Tia Li Taveepanichpan of Thailand. The Philippines last won the title in 2019 with Cyrille Payumo.
Meanwhile, Mutya ng Pilipinas President Cory Quirino announced that the City of Manila has been officially chosen as the host for the 3rd Miss Environment International 2025, in partnership with respected civic leader Mache Torres-Ackerman. Miss Environment International is a pageant based in Mumbai, India.
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Aussie beauty named Miss Earth 2024
A model from the Land Down Under was crowned Miss Earth 2024 during the coronation night held at Okada Manila on Saturday.
Jessica Lane, 22, from Queensland and currently pursuing a degree in journalism, outshone 75 delegates from around the globe, becoming the first Australian to win the Manila-based pageant.
Lane has campaigned on her environmental platform for the removal of shark nets in Australia, where shark culling occurs, catching hundreds of targeted sharks, including threatened species, each year.
Crowd favorite Miss Iceland Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir was named Miss Earth Air 2024, while Miss USA Bea Millan-Windorski and Miss Peru Niva Antezana were named Miss Earth Water 2024 and Miss Earth Fire 2024, respectively.
