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February 20

This Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Contestant Is A Mom

Clare shares how she is juggling her roles as a mother of a toddler, an interior design student, and an aspiring beauty queen.

If you've come across Clare Dacanay's photos on social media, she made history as the first official applicant of the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 who is a mother.In an exclusive interview with Smart Parenting, Clariele Magallanes Dacanay, 24, from Paranaque City, shared
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December 13

Miss Universe 2021 Tells Young Women To Be Confident

India's Harnaaz Sandhu claims the 70th Miss Universe crown with striking advice for young women.

Harnaaz Sandhu of India was crowned Miss Universe 2021, on December 13, 2021 (Philippine time), besting 79 other candidates. Philippine bet Beatrice Gomez also finished strong, entering the Top 5 of the pageant held in Eliat, Israel.During the final round of the
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December 13

Rachel Peters Reflects On Miss Universe 2017 And Being A New Mom

The beauty queen gave birth in October to “the most perfect little girl.”

"Wow, time flies," Rachel Peters said in reflection, referring to her stint in Miss Universe 2017, where she landed on Top 10. She's now a mom to her and her husband Migz Villafuerte's first child, a girl they've named Kaia Rose.Rachel recently
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May 22

Pokwang Tells Miss Myanmar: You Are Welcome In My Home

Pokwang went on social media to extend her invitation.

When you are in trouble, a mom is probably your best bet when looking for shelter. She will offer you her home and even cook for you.Comedian, actress, mom, and social media influencer, Pokwang — Marietta Subong in real life — recently
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May 18

Miss Universe Philippines 2017 Rachel Peters Is Pregnant

The beauty queen is 18 weeks pregnant.

Rachel Peters joins the roster of beauty queens who are now moms!On Instagram, the former Miss Universe Philippines shared a black-and-white photo where she showed off her tiny baby bump while at the beach. “Eighteen weeks of growing and loving you,” the
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May 16

Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo Looks For Father

She is currently in the United States for the 69th Miss Universe competition.

Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo has always been open about longing for her Indian dad and wanting to look for him.Rabiya and her brother were raised by their mom, and in interviews, the beauty queen shared that their dad was the
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May 5

May Advice Si Miss Universe-Canada Para Sa Mga Tinutuksong Nognog

Sa kabila ng mga panunukso, mas maraming papuri ang natatanggap ng black beauty queen.

Hindi nakaligtas si Miss Universe-Canada Nova Stevens sa mga panunukso ng online bashers dahil sa kanyang skin color. Ibinahagi ng beauty queen, na tubong South Sudan sa Africa ang pamilya, sa kanyang Instagram account ang ilang mga masasakit na komento na kanyang natanggap. Marami
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November 17

Miss Universe Rabiya Mateo Is Searching For Her Father

Umaasa ang beauty queen na balang araw ay magkikita rin sila.

Nang manalo bilang Miss Universe Philippines ang 23-anyos na si Rabiya Mateo, tubong Iloilo City, ang kanyang ina ang unang-unang niyang binalitaan.Mag-isa siyang itinaguyod nito, matapos hindi na sila muling magkaroon ng balita sa kanyang ama na nagpunta sa Chicago noong limang
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October 27

Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo Offers Win To Single Mom

She calls her mom, "the real queen."

Over the weekend, the first ever Miss Universe Philippines was crowned. Rabiya Mateo, 23, who hails from Iloilo City, bested 44 other candidates to get the top spot. As she reveled in her win, the beauty queen did not forget to thank
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April 10

Dayanara Torres Tells Pops Fernandez She Is Now Cancer-Free

Nagkuwento din ang Miss Universe 1993 tungkol sa kanyang dalawang anak.

“Ako ay walang cancer.” Ito ang magandang balita na ibinahagi ni Dayanara Torres, ang Miss Universe 1993 na tubong Puerto Rico, sa kanyang Instagram post nitong April 4, 2020. Kalakip ito sa Instagram Live session nila ng kaibigang singer-actress, si Pops Fernandez. Nagkatrabaho sina Dayanara
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December 9

Miss Universe 2019 South Africa's Message To Young Girls

The new Miss Universe is South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi. And parents need to hear her message.

While Miss Philippines Gazini Ganados did not win today, December 9, 2019, as the new Miss Universe, the winner has captured our hearts for this beautiful message to young girls (and their parents) watching the pageant: You are powerful, and no matter how you
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November 24

1994 Miss U Sushmita Sen's Daughter Pens An Essay That Leaves Her Mom In Tears

The beauty queen has two adopted daughters

Sushmita Sen, who was crowned 1994 Miss Universe at the pageant held in the Philippines, is now a proud mother of two. The 43-year-old beauty queen from India shared a video of her 10-year-old daughter Alisah reciting an essay she wrote about “adopting a
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December 17

Miss Universe Beauty Queen Moms We Love

With or without the crown, these beauty queens reign supreme, especially in their children's hearts.

Filipinos love beauty pageants, and we can be relied on to rally behind anyone who represents our country with pride and joy. Not only do we love our beauty queens, but we even throw our support behind those who are not Filipinos
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December 17

Miss Universe Catriona Gray and Her Parents Reaction

The short yet heartwarming clip will bring tears to your eyes, too.

The Philippines got an early Christmas present as Catriona Gray was crowned Miss Universe 2018. As we celebrate our country’s fourth Miss Universe crown, we’re sure there are two people who are over the moon and beaming with pride — her parents.In
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December 17

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray Work With Children in Tondo

The welfare of children has always been this beauty queen's top priority.

Today, December 17, 2o18, the Philippines received an advance Chrismas gift when our very own Catriona Gray was crowned Miss Universe 2018!We knew she nailed it with her powerful answer to the final question: “What is the most important lesson you’ve learned in
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May 4

Pia Wurtzbach Wants HIV Testing Among Youth Below 18 Years Old

The new UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador explains, "The law should mirror what’s going on."

UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, introduced Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach as their Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and the Pacific at a forum held at the Ateneo de Manila University last May 3. Speaking to an audience composed mostly of
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February 11

Adorable! Pia Wurtzbach Gives Niece 'Beauty Queen Lessons'

Is this little lass a future Miss Universe in the making?

Now that Pia Wurtzbach has passed on her Miss Universe crown, the Filipina pride is enjoying her time with family.While her sister Sarah Wurtzbach-Manze was preparing dinner early this week, Pia had the chance to bond with the former's daughter Lara. The
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February 4

Daughter of Solo Mom Receives Miss Bulgaria's Gown for Prom

We love happy endings!

After Miss Bulgaria 2016 Violina Ancheva posted on her official Facebook page that she will give away her blue Sherri Hill gown to a girl who needs a prom dress, Pinoy netizens hoped and waited for Ancheva's follow-up announcement.Ancheva felt that she was
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February 4

Toni Gonzaga Shares She Fainted During Labor!

Plus, Scarlet Snow Belo meets Dayanara Torres, DOH investigates reports of a baby born with microcephaly, and more!

Toni Gonzaga thought she would have a cesarean deliveryAt some point, she couldn't handle the pain anymore. After a day and a half in labor, Toni shared she fainted during the ordeal. “E, kasi sobrang sakit!" the new mom said on ABS-CBN’s
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February 1

Sushmita Sen Now Understands the 'True Essence of a Woman'

The former Miss Universe and now a mom of two was only 18 years old when she won.

Twenty-three years ago, Sushmita Sen of India became the first woman from her country to be crowned Miss Universe. It was an unforgettable Miss Universe pageant for Pinoys as well because the Philippines was host country when she won. (One of her

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