At the grand finale of Miss Tourism Philippines 2018 at Chateau Royale Resort in Batangas held tonight, Kathleen Tagle Gomez from Batele, Batangas was crowned Miss Tourism Philippines World 2018. Kathleen succeeds Miss Tourism Philippines 2017 Marian Angelu Perez Alcantara and will now be representing the Philippines at Miss Tourism World 2018 later this year.
Also at the end of the finale, Jan Rose de Castro from Rosario, Batangas was awarded the title of 1st Runner-Up, Justine Bautista Fernandez from Isabela was titled second runner-up, Nina Monica Madrid from Caloocan City, Metro Manila won the place of the third runner-up and Shermaine Rochelle Duave from Zambales was awarded the title of fourth runner-up.
The event also saw the crowning of Miss Tourism Universe Philippines 2018, Miss Tourism Asia International Philippines 2018 and World Miss Tourism Ambassador Philippines 2018. Here is the list of the winners crowned at the finale -
Miss Tourism Philippines Universe 2018 - Jeniel Ela Estrella from Bacnotan, La Union
Miss Tourism Queen Worldwide 2018 - Kamille Alyssa Pilarca Quinola from Ilocos Sur
Miss Tourism Philippines World Ambassador 2018 - Loraine Joy Albania Arpia from Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
Miss Tourism Philippines 2018 also handed out various special awards at the coronation night -
Gandang Amy-Tony Award - Zandra Nicole Lacsa Liwanag from Malvar, Batangas
Miss Media Live - Jan Rose de Castro from Rosario, Batangas
Miss Jergens - Kathleen Tagle Gomez from Balete, Batangas
Miss MUD - Kathleen Tagle Gomez from Balete, Batangas
Miss Chateau Royale - Kathleen Tagle Gomez from Balete, Batangas
Best in National Costume - Kamille Alyssa Pilarca Quinola from Ilocos Sur
Best in Long Gown - Alana Pajarillo from Nueva Vizcaya
Best in Swimsuit - Justine Bautista Fernandez from Isabela
People’s Choice Award - Kamille Alyssa Pilarca Quinola from Ilocos Sur
Congratulations to all the winners!