ACCOUNTING PROFESSOR TOPS JEWEL OF THE PHILIPPINES 2018
Noli A. Berioso
New set of queens were crowned during the finale of Jewel of the Philippines 2018 held at Toyota GT Asian Center in Diliman, Quezon City Tuesday night October 30, 2018.
Ma. Divine Angela Veranga of Paranaque City was adjudged Jewel of the Philippines 2018 and will be competing at the second edition of Jewel of the World next year here in the Philippines. Crowd favorite Jerelleen Rodriguez of Nasugbu, Batangas is this year’s Jewel of the Philippines Miss United Continents and will represent the country in the Miss United Continents in Ecuador next year. Aside from the title Jerelleen also bagged two major special awards, best in Swimsuit and Best in Evening A Certified Public Accountant, Jerelleen is currently teaching accounting subjects at the University of the Philippines in Diliman where she graduated cum laude. Rachel Ann Valera of Malaybalay, Bukidnon is this year’s Jewel of the Philippines Landscape International and will gun for a back to back title for the country next year in China. Chosen as Jewel of the Philippines Ambassadress were Kate Diane Bautista of Mariveles, Bataan and Luz Anne Vicho.
We would like to thank the entire Jewel of the Philippines organization for giving us the opportunity to cover the finals of the third edition of the pageant especially to their President Mr. John Dela Vega.