Janine Tugonon makes it into Top 16 of Miss Universe pageant

MANILA, Philippines – Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon on Thursday made it to the top 16 of the Miss Universe Pageant 2012 being held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

With Tugonon in the top 16 are United States of America, Venezuela, Peru, Russia, Mexico, South Africa, Turkey, France, Poland, Hungary, Croatia, Brazil, Kosovo, Australia, and India.

The top 16 will next compete in the swimsuit competition.

The judges are celebrities including singer Cee Lo Green, Pablo Sandoval of the World Series champion Giants, “Iron Chef” star Masaharu Morimoto, and US Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings.