MISS PHILIPPINES 2017 PAGEANT PRESENTATION OF OFFICIAL CANDIDATES
By Noli A. Berioso
More than thirty beauties were presented to the members of the media at the pool side of Sulo Riviera Hotel in Quezon City for the inaugural search of Miss Philippines 2017. President Gareth Blanco says that they are looking for a beautiful set of winners who will not only best represent the country to the international pageant stage but also to epitomize the true Filipina beauty. He wants their his queens to be friendly to people irrespective of religion, color of skin, gender and political ideology. Also present during the press presentation is the executive producer and director of the pageant Hja Hanina O. Alrefai. This year, the exceptional women representing their respective, provinces, municipalities and cities will compete in various pre-pageant activities that will lead to the coronation night on September 18 at the UP Theater in Diliman, Quezon City. Miss Philippines 2017 coronation night will be aired via GMA News TV. The inaugural Miss Philippines pageant is organized by Icon 888 Productions Five coveted titles and two runners – up are at stake. Miss Tourism Queen International Phil; Miss Queen and Beauty Universe Phil; Dace of beauty International Phil; Miss Princess of the World Phil; and Miss Diamond of the World Phil. During the media presentation Miss Talisay City Ma. Isabel Alves was named Darling of the Press and Darlene Mae Reyes was declared Miss Tourism Queen International Philippines 2017.