Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel is all set to visit Philippines as a special guest at the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 finale, according to the announcement made by the Miss Universe Philippines organization on Thursday, 13th April 2023 via their official social media.

The reigning Miss Universe from Texas, USA will be joined by former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi from South Africa. Aside from the special guests, the pageant organizers also named K-pop artist Nam Woo-Hyun and American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez as the official guest performers.

This will be the first time that R'Bonney Gabriel will be visiting the Philippines since she was crowned as the 71st Miss Universe in New Orleans, Louisiana last January. Gabriel was born to a Filipino father and thus Philippines is half the homeland for the beauty queen.

Miss Universe Philippines 2023 grand coronation will be held on 13th May 2023 at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena where the country's official representative for Miss Universe 2023 will be crowned. Filipino actors Alden Richards and Xian Lim will host the event, along with former Miss Globe Maureen Montagne and eventologist Tim Yap.