At the conclusion of the magnificent finale of Miss Global Philippines 2017, held on 24th June 2017, Mary Ann Mungcal was crowned as the winner. Mary Ann Mungcal will now represent Philippines at the Miss Global 2017 pageant to be held later this year. She was also among our favourites for the title this year. Miss Global 2016 Angela Bonilla was a Special Guest at the finals.
Mary Ann is a model from the province of Pampanga. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Admiration Major in Marketing Management at the University of the Assumption. Aside from modelling, she loves joining beauty Pageants and travelling. She wants to have her own business that will make basic necessities such as food, clothes, and medicines, more affordable.
At the same pageant, Rowee Sasuluya was adjudged the first runner-up, Jacqueline Mayoralgo was titled as the second runner-up, Ma Mhaelen Mae Patano was announced as the third runner-up, and Fina Gulapa finished as the fourth runner-up.
In addition to announcing the winners, a series of Special Awards were also awarded to the following contestants –
Best in Swimsuit: Mary Ann Mungcal
Best in Preliminary Evening Gown: Mary Ann Mungcal
Miss Friendship: Joana Marie Verdeflor
Best in Talent: Ma Mhaelen Mae Patano
Miss Photogenic: Diane Santiago
Best in Cultural Wear: Maria Josephine Araullo
Miss Belmere Skin Care Centre, Miss Nazareth, Miss Gluta White, Miss Ageless Beauty and Miss Lady Grace: Mary Ann Mungcal
Miss Bio Luce and Miss Netizen: Rowee Sasuluya
Miss Hannah's: Charmaine Aller
The finale started with the introduction of the contestants, followed by the Preliminary Rounds – Swimsuit and Evening Gown Competition. After the Preliminary Rounds, it was time to unveil the 11 semi- finalists who went ahead to compete for the coveted title -
Ma Mhaelen Mae Patano
Mary Ann Mungcal
Chantal Serafica
Fina Jallene Gulapa
Marvelyn Bocol Talha
Sharmaine Rose Magdasoc
Charmaine Aller
Diane Santiago
Cheska Frias Nueva
Jacqueline Mayoralgo
Rowee Sasuluya
The 11 semi- finalists were narrowed down to 5 –
Jacqueline Mayoralgo
Ma Mhaelen Mae Patano
Rowee Sasuluya
Mary Ann Mungcal
Fina Gulapa
After the announcement of the Top 5 finalists, the winner and the runners-up for the night were unveiled.