Year End Review 2017

2017 is coming to a close and judging the Philippines' performance in different beauty fronts and venues, Philippines still come up on top of the beauty totem pole. Acclaimed Country of the Year in 2015, Philippines continued its winning streak in 2016, and in 2017 it was still the country to beat.  The winnings may not be that exciting as in 2015, but comparing it with the beauty output of other countries, Philippines still has a better batting average.

Consider these winnings and placements:

  1. Karen Ibasco- Miss Earth 2017- Winner
  2. Teresita Ssen Marquez- Reina Hispano Americana 2017- Winner
  3. Jannie Alipoon- Miss Tourism International 2017- Winner
  4. John Raspado- Mr. Gay World 2017- Winner
  5. Maureen Wrobblewitz- Asia's Next Top Model 2017- Winner
  6. Sara Bona- Miss Nature Intercontinental 2017- Winner
  7. Jedaver Opingo- Miss Progress International 2017- Winner
  8. Kathleen Paton- Miss Teen International 2017- Winner
  9. Jessica Eribal- Mrs. International 2017- Winner
10. Jennifer Helen Weigl- Woman of the Year 2017- Winner

Minor Pageants:

11. Dr. Risa Caldoza- Mrs. Tourism International 2017-Winner
12. Hadrian Kim Bueno- Mister Supermodel Universe 2017- Winner
13. Thamara Pacursa- Miss Super Foto Model Universe 2017- Winner
14. Mary Eve Adelene Escoto- Miss Asia Global 2017- Winner
15. Beatrice Andrada- Miss Pacific World 2017- Winner
16. Rizza Paula Lacson-Miss Culture World Heritage 2017- Winner
17. Jodel Mesina- Miss Top of the World Plus 2017- Winner
18. Michelle Villegas- Miss Plus Size International 2017- Winner
19. Agnes Jakosalem- Grandma Universe 2017- Winner
20. Lou Jen- Miss Fitness Universe 2017- Winner

21. Trisha Bantigue- Miss Asian Global 2017- Winner
22. Eillen Demchuk -Miss Asia Edmonton 2017- Winner
23. Melody Rom- Miss International Teen Model Discovery 2017- Winner
24. Ralaine Balanay- Miss Teenager Asia 2017- Winner
25. Gilana Maningas- Cinderella Miniature 2017- Winner
26. Lisa Sofia Hansen- Little Miss Asia Pacific International 2017- Winner
27. Shirleen Espinoza- Princess of the World 2017- Winner
28. Jennifer Olsson- Mini Miss Earth Planet 2017- Winner
29. Marilou Tolico Villanueva- Mrs. Universe Loyal 2017- Winner
30. Joyce Penas Pilarsky- Mother of the Universe 2017- Winner
31. Mary Rose Salubre- Mrs. Classic Galaxy 2017
32. Risa Caldosa- Mrs. International Global Charisma Ambassaddor 2017- Winner
33. Gehenna Marie Bana- Miss Beyond The Crown 2017- Winner
34. Paula Bituschini- Miss T World 2017 -Winner
35. Alexis Tan- Miss Mardi Gras 2017- Winner
36. Kristina Mendez- Miss Futuristic Model 2017- Winner
37. Al Reggie Dimalanas -Mister Culture Arts 2017- Winner

Runner Up Spots:
1. Nelda Ibe- Miss Globe International 2017- First Runner Up
2. Paul Guarnes- Universal Ambassador 2017- First Runner Up
3. Richard Angelo Adarlo- Mr. Tourism World 2017- Second Runner Up
4. Elizabeth Clenci- Miss Grand International 2017- Third Runner Up
5. Arnold Rajan Provido- Mr. Planet 2017- Second  Runner Up
6. Joshua Marquez- Mr. International Teen Model Discovery 2017- Second Runner Up
7. Sherlyn Legaspi Doloriel- Miss Scuba International- Third Runner Up
8. Ilene Astrid de Vera- Miss Asia Pacific International 2017- Fourth Runner Up

Runner Up Spots- Minor Pageants:
1. Samantha Iris- Miss Teen Face of Beauty International 2017- First Runner Up
2. Aivi Lo- Mrs. Chinatown International 2017- First Runner Up
3. Rico Rono- Mister Culture World Advance 2017- First Runner Up
4. Victoria Anthony- Miss Transexual International 2017- Second Runner Up
5. Jayar Aguilera- Miss Gay International 2017- Second Runner Up
6. Christa Borja- Top Model of the World 2017- Fourth Runner Up
7. Ashley Klaudine Barcillano Palma- Top International Model of the World 2017- Fourth Runner Up
8; Julianne Clarice Vargas Mendijar- Miss Pacific International 2017- Fourth Runner Up

Top Ten Placements:
1. Rachel Peters- Miss Universe 2017- Top Ten 
2. Chanel Olive Thomas- Miss Supranational- Top Ten
3. Chris Dulagan- Man of the World 2017- Top Ten
4. Vincent Jarina- Mr. Ocean 2017- Top Ten
5. Issa Janda- Man of the Year 2017-Top Ten
6. Denver Hernandez- Men Universe Model 2017

Top 15 Placement:
1. Yves Campos- Mr. Supranational 2017- Semifinalist
2. Daniel Azurin- Manhunt International 2017- Semifinalist
3. James Alfred Ventura- Mr. Global 2017- Semifinalist
4. Miguel Guia- Mr. International 2017- Semifinalist

Putting modesty aside, year in and year out, no matter how everyone put  it, Philippines has not gone home empty handed. Either they brought the bacon home or at times a runner up finish which is already good enough to make Filipinos smile and be proud.