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Miss Universe judges women’s beauty, not their sexual identity

Posted on July 19, 2018July 19, 2018
Jacqueline Arias

Beauty queen Angela Ponce has made history as the first transgender woman to join Miss Universe. She won the title of Miss Spain six years after the Miss Universe Organization lifted…

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The Ornate Accessories Gabbi Garcia and Maxine Medina Wore on the Runway

Posted on November 19, 2017November 20, 2017
Tisha Ramirez

From the best moments to celebrities spotted, Bench Under The Stars was an over the top show. Not only did they spoil us with our favorite celebrity couples but they…

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Sassa Jimenez on Reimagining Designs from Her Archives

Posted on March 11, 2017
Meg Manzano

“It was pretty nostalgic,” intimates Sassa Jimenez backstage, downing a bottle of water in the process. The designer, who is no stranger to the daily commerce of runway shows having…

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Here’s Why Maxine Medina Almost Wore Cherry Veric on Coronation Night

Posted on February 1, 2017February 1, 2017
Jacqueline Arias

Designer Rhett Eala admits he felt hurt when Maxine Medina almost wore a different gown for the coronation night. Last Sunday, news broke that Maxine will wear a Cherry Veric gown…

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Can We Please Stop Bashing Maxine Medina?

Posted on January 30, 2017February 2, 2017
Olivia Estrada

Hey, you. You there! You watched Miss Universe this morning? You rooted for our very own Maxine Medina? We thought so too. You cheered when she got into the top…

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Maxine Medina Claimed Imelda Marcos Invented the ‘Terno’ and the Internet Went Wild

Posted on January 27, 2017January 27, 2017
Jacqueline Arias

Although Miss Philippines Maxine Medina drew cheers at the Miss Universe preliminaries, she also got people riled up. During the event, Maxine said that Imelda Marcos invented the terno. In a…

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Rhett Eala Is a Novice When it Comes to Designing Pageant Dresses

Posted on January 23, 2017November 30, 2018
Olivia Estrada

Is a person’s workspace truly reflective of their state of mind? Does an artist’s creative process necessitate a chaotic environment in the same way that an executive should maintain a…

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Should Maxine Medina Get an Interpreter for the Miss Universe Pageant?

Posted on January 19, 2017January 19, 2017
Jacque De Borja

There’s a lot of buzz on whether Miss Philippines Maxine Medina should get a translator for the Miss Universe pageant which will be on Jan. 30 in Mall of Asia Arena. 1969 Miss Universe Gloria…

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Miss Philippines and Miss Puerto Rico Were Fan Favorites During the Swimsuit Competition

Posted on January 18, 2017January 18, 2017
Jacqueline Arias

The Miss Universe candidates battled it out in the swimsuit competition yesterday in Mactan, Cebu. While we still don’t know who’ll win Best in Swimsuit, fans have already voted on their…

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Rhett Eala Is Designing Maxine Medina’s National Costume for Miss Universe

Posted on January 12, 2017January 12, 2017
Jacqueline Arias

Maxine Medina is hard at work while prepping for the Miss Universe pageant on the 30th. But aside from her rigorous training, we’re also curious about her national costume and eveningwear…

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Miss Universe judges women’s beauty, not their sexual identity

The Ornate Accessories Gabbi Garcia and Maxine Medina Wore on the Runway

Sassa Jimenez on Reimagining Designs from Her Archives

Here’s Why Maxine Medina Almost Wore Cherry Veric on Coronation Night

Can We Please Stop Bashing Maxine Medina?

Maxine Medina Claimed Imelda Marcos Invented the ‘Terno’ and the Internet Went Wild

Rhett Eala Is a Novice When it Comes to Designing Pageant Dresses

Should Maxine Medina Get an Interpreter for the Miss Universe Pageant?

Miss Philippines and Miss Puerto Rico Were Fan Favorites During the Swimsuit Competition

Rhett Eala Is Designing Maxine Medina’s National Costume for Miss Universe

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