After a decade of hiatus, the first ever Asian beauty pageant came back last year when the reigning Tessa Le Conge of Netherlands was crowned. This year the pageant is back again with 42 beautiful contestants for a battle for the best in Manila, Philippines.

The official event schedule has been released by the Miss Asia Pacific International organization. Have a look at the schedule here –

Press Presentation – 13th November 2017 at Edsa Shangri-La Hotel – 11 am

Talent Night – 15th November 2017 at Johnny B. Good, Glorietta – 8 pm

National Costume – 17th November 2017 at Manansala Tower – 8 pm

Swimsuit Competition – 21st November 2017 at Sheridan Beach Resort & Spa – 6 pm

Evening Gown Competition – 25th November 2017 at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Boracay – 6 pm

Grand Coronation Night - 29th November 2017 at Resorts World Manila – 7 pm

Also have a look at the hosts of Miss Asia Pacific International 2017 –

Marc Nelson

Marc is one of Philippines’ top television hosts and model. He has hosted the Elite Model Search, Manhunt International, and other international modeling competitions. He has also been an active advocate for the environment with his work under the World Wide Fund Philippines organization. Most recently, Marc, along with co-host Rovilson, took part in The Amazing Race Asia 2 before becoming a main host for Asia’s Got Talent.

Rovilson Fernandez

Rovilson Fernandez is also one of the country’s top TV show hosts, travel and lifestyle writer, environmentalist, and model. Together with Marc as his teammate, they conquered The Amazing Race Asia 2 and co-hosted multiple programs launched by the top television networks in the Philippines and South East Asia. Rovi headlines his own show, “Ang Pinaka” while simultaneously co-hosting Asia’s Got Talent with Marc.

Sam YG

Sam is a radio jock and TV personality who is known for being one of the three DJs of Boys Night Out at Magic 89.9. He also serves as a guest host for numerous variety and talk shows aired by the biggest television networks in the Philippines. To date, his social media channels on Twitter and Instagram are two highly-followed pop culture and entertainment hubs by a mix of young and older fans.

This year’s much-awaited pageant has already started with the candidates’ arrival in Manila on November 10 to culminate with the Grand Coronation set to happen on the 29th at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre in Resorts World Manila.