Miss Tourism Philippines 2018 is all set to hold its grand finale on 25th August 2018 where twenty-seven gorgeous ladies are going to compete for the national crown. Miss Tourism Philippines 2017 Marian Angelu Perez Alcantara will crown her successor at the end of the event finale.
Miss Tourism Philippines 2018 press presentation took place on the 13th July 2018 at the Vivere Hotel and Resort. The press presentation also saw the launch of the Miss Tourism Asia International and the Mr. And Ms. Senior Philippines pageants.
Take a look at the contestants competing for the title of Miss Tourism Philippines 2018 -
Ana Loreta Oliveros from Agoo, La Union
Mary Ailene Masuela Olay from Casiguran, Aurora
Jeniel Ela Estrella from Bacnotan, La Union
Mary Jane Bascos from Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Ericka Rosalada Cudiamat from Balayan, Batangas
Kathleen Tagle Gomez from Balete, Batangas
Christy Jayne Dayao from Botolan, Zambales
Maria Micaela Talattad Dumaua from Cagayan
Nina Monica Madrid from Caloocan City, Metro Manila
Krizzanthena Babano from General Trias, Cavite
Jenny Claire Reyes Raquel from Ilocos Norte
Kamille Alyssa Pilarca Quinola from Ilocos Sur
Raichelle Shey Sol from Indang, Cavite
Justine Bautista Fernandez from Isabela
Aiple Jolynette Valdez from Laguna
Allaine Nuez from Las Piñas City, Metro Manila
Shaira Tale from Makati City, Metro Manila
Zandra Nicole Lacsa Liwanag from Malvar, Batangas
Genesis Lanuza Durana from Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila
Alana Pajarillo from Nueva Vizcaya
Jan Rose de Castro from Rosario, Batangas
Loraine Joy Albania Arpia from Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
Mary Joy Cantuba from Taguig City, Metro Manila
(Photo Credits: Miss Tourism Philippines Facebook Official)
Jannica Rose Yuzon from Tangub, Misamis Occidental
Donna Marie Jan Balaoro from Trece Martires, Cavite
Nathalia Lacorte from Valenzuela City, Metro Manila
Shermaine Rochelle Duave from Zambales
The organization held its talent competition on 21st July 2018 at SM Mega Mall Event Center. Miss Tourism Philippines 2018 fashion show was also held in July the contestants wore Cathy-Mora Capistrano, a renowned designer.
Recently, the long gown competition was held on 4th August 2018 at Plaza Maestro Convention Center where the 27 Filipina beauties displayed their grace on the runway in their masterfully-crafted long gowns by Filipino designers.
Two of the contestants emerged as Special awardees; Most Elegant was given to Miss Tourism Socorro 2018 Loraine Joy Albania Arpia and Face of the Night was awarded to Miss Tourism Muntinlupa City 208 Genesis Lanuza Durana.
The results of all the preliminary competitions will be announced on 25th August 2018 at the finale night. Voting for People’s Choice Award and Most Photogenic awards has already begun.
Miss Tourism Philippines 2018 finale will see the crowning of four queens; Miss Tourism Philippines Asia International 2018, Miss Tourism Philippines World 2018, Miss Tourism Philippines Universe 2018 and Miss Philippines World Tourism Ambassador 2018.
In an exclusive interview with Angelopedia, Miss Tourism Philippines 2017 Marian Angelu Perez Alcantara gave advice to the future beauty queens, she said, “Be unapologetic about who you are. In a world full of beautiful ladies and the constant pressure to be "perfect", don't change who you are. Instead, stand proud, tall and accept everything about yourself, including all your flaws. Don't let your insecurities hinder your ability to bloom and shine not only on stage but in this lifetime.”
The theme of Miss Tourism Philippines 2018 is ‘Promoting Tourism through beauty, arts, and culture.