JEWEL OF THE PHILIPPINES PRE-PAGEANT NIGHT
By Noli A. Berioso
Eighteen of the twenty official candidates of Jewel of the Philippines 2017 competed at the pre-pageant night last October 2 at the Skydeck of Madison 101 Hotel, the Official residence of the pageant. The candidates competed in three categories namely cultural costumes, swimsuit and evening gown. The three segments comprises 70% of the total preliminary score of the pre-pageant, the remaining 30% will be base on the close door panel interview before the coronation night. Jewel of the Philippines is the only pageant in the country that promotes Culture, Heritage and Education. The 2 year old pageant is being organized under the held of beauty queen maker, events director and producer John Dela Vega. Finals night is scheduled on October 7, 2017, Saturday at the GT Toyota Auditorium in Diliman, Quezon City. The pageant is co-presented by KIF Travel and Leisure.