With Miss Universe Philippines separating from Binibining Pilipinas in 2019, the first edition of Miss Universe Philippines i.e. Miss Universe Philippines 2020 will be hosted on 3rd May 2020 in Mall of Asia Arena, Bay City, Pasay, Metro Manila.
Alaiza Flor Malinao has become the official representative of Davao City for Miss Universe Philippines 2020 after she was confirmed at the red-carpet presentation held today in Manila. Alaiza is 26-years-old and stands 175cm tall and is a Psychology graduate and now works as a professional model who walked in various fashion shows.
Alaiza is not new to the pageantry world as she participated in Binibining Pilipinas 2015 and later was seen at Asia’s Next Top Model Season 4 where she represented Philippines. But unfortunately, she was bowed out of the regional modelling search and lost in Elite Model Look Asia. Even though, she couldn’t win the pageants, her zeal or desire to represent Philippines at Miss Universe 2020 brought her back to the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 stage.
Alaiza is an advocate of mental wellness awareness and is appointed as ambassador for Flourish Circle by Love Yourself organization. It is a community-driven initiative that utilizes peer support to facilitate resilience and wellness to those experiencing thoughts and feelings related to depression, anxiety and suicide.
Alaiza has immense ferocity and confidence with which she carries herself. She herself has shown tremendous capability to win a crown and represent Philippines at Miss Universe 2020. Alaiza is a determined individual who has honed her skills through the years to become the successful model she is in Philippines today. She knows her stances, has worked on her walk and learnt to talk with eloquence becoming the perfect amalgamation to become a beauty queen. She is a strong contestant for the title.
Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados who was crowned on June 9, 2019 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City will crown her successor by the end of the event finale. The pageant aims to encourage Filipina women to become empowered individuals, who also embody the mission of being agents of meaningful change wherever they are. It trains participants to become role models, pursuing personal and professional goals, while also leaving and inspiring positive impact in society.