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Beauty boot camps: Why PH is pageant powerhouse

Rodgil Flores casts a stern taskmaster’s glance as grimacing young women in bikinis stride across one of the mirror-walled studios that is central to making the Philippines a beauty pageant juggernaut.

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Chavit Singson ‘yet to accept’ Miss Universe Philippine franchise

MANILA, Philippines — Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson said he was offered the Miss Universe Philippine franchise but...

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Philippines chosen as venue for Miss International pagent

Philippines chosen as venue for Miss Intercontinental pageant

the Miss Intercontinental pageant will be staged in the Philippines this year, but the Philippines is not hosting the global tilt.

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Miss America leaders illegally took over pageant — lawsuit

A former board member and four states are suing the group and its top leaders, claiming "an illegal and bad-faith takeover" of the pageant.

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Miss Vietnam H’hen Nie donates entire cash prize to community activities

Miss Vietnam trained by Filipino coach ahead of Miss Universe

Miss Vietnam H’Hen Nie’s inspiring life story has won her the love and admiration of many people the world over....

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Miss Cambodia ‘hurt’ over Miss USA remarks at Miss Universe

A viral video making the rounds on social media seemingly falsely depicts Miss USA holding court over Miss Colombia and Miss Australia as she appears to mock Miss Cambodia – Rern Sinat – for her lack of English during rehearsals in Bangkok.

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PH’s Eva Patalinjug exits early in Miss Grand International 2018

Philippines’ Eva Psychee Patalinjug failed to join the Top 20 of the Miss Grand International 2018 pageant held in Myanmar on Thursday, October 25.

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New Miss America glad she didn’t have to don swimsuit to win

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The first woman to win the Miss America crown without having to don a swimsuit...

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Most expensive crowns for beauty queens

One of the most prominent symbols of royalty is the crown. In a pageant-crazy country like the Philippines, whose only avenue for proclaiming queens are beauty contests, the tiaras awarded beauty titleholders are a big deal.

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Miss Universe breaks new ground in Bangkok

Thailand is getting used to being in the world spotlight. After last month’s dramatic cave rescue in Chiang Rai, it’s preparing to host the 2018 Miss Universe pageant. And the competition to be held in Bangkok in December will feature the first transgender contestant in the pageant’s nearly seven-decade history – Angela Ponce of Spain.

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With baby in tow, 24-year-old single mom graduates from Harvard Law School

A fine dining chef and a streetside eatery: Teasing Filipino palates with Indian flavors, minus the heat

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Hindy Weber now makes clothes you can compost

Luxury Swiss watches are going vintage and slim

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Macron vows to rebuild a ‘more beautiful’ Notre-Dame in 5 years

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Beauty Pageants

Beauty boot camps: Why PH is pageant powerhouse

Chavit Singson ‘yet to accept’ Miss Universe Philippine franchise

Philippines chosen as venue for Miss Intercontinental pageant

Miss America leaders illegally took over pageant — lawsuit

Miss Vietnam trained by Filipino coach ahead of Miss Universe

Miss Cambodia ‘hurt’ over Miss USA remarks at Miss Universe

PH’s Eva Patalinjug exits early in Miss Grand International 2018

New Miss America glad she didn’t have to don swimsuit to win

Most expensive crowns for beauty queens

Miss Universe breaks new ground in Bangkok

Teachers donate over 100 sick leaves for colleague with cancer-stricken baby

Garlic will not treat vaginal yeast infection, doctor says

Hindy Weber now makes clothes you can compost

Luxury Swiss watches are going vintage and slim

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