While the Miss Grand International title has remained elusive for Filipinas, the Mrs. Grand International 2024 title was won by a Filipino-American from Arlee, Montana, USA.
Estela Fullerton, a 61-year-old housewife, was crowned Mrs. Grand Elite USA 2024 and earned the right to participate in the Mrs. Grand International 2024 pageant held in Myanmar in November.
Fullerton, who was born in Cotabato City, moved to the USA in 2003, where she met her husband, Hal. She founded the Filipino American Montana Organization (FAMO), a non-profit that provides educational assistance to underprivileged children and supports women in need.
“Six years ago, I began sponsoring fifty children in the Philippines by providing school supplies. This experience ignited a passion within me to do more for the community and give back to my home country,” the mother of five children said on Facebook. “To all women who have faced challenges, I urge you to rise above, stand tall, and live life to the fullest, while remaining humble and kind to all,” she added.
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Bb. Pilipinas queens share blessings with Gawad Kalinga
In line with its mission to support marginalized sectors of the community, including orphanages and daycare centers, the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI), conducted children’s parties and a gift-giving activity during the holiday season.
Bb. Pilipinas International 2024 Myrna Esguerra, Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2024 Jasmin Bungay, and Bb. Pilipinas 2024 first and second runners-up Christal Jean dela Cruz and Trisha Martinez took time out to hand buckets of blessings with a visit to Gawad Kalinga communities in Munting Pamayanan Village in Project 4, Quezon City, and Julio Iglesias Araneta Center Tanay in Baras, Rizal, in coordination with the J. Amado Araneta Foundation (JAAF).
The Bb. Pilipinas reigning queens also hosted a Christmas Charity Day with a children’s party at the Fiesta Carnival in Araneta City. They brought cheer to the children with fun games, storytelling, and gift distribution.