At the dawn of the new century, Filipina queens emerged from the shadow brought by a decade of dark ages. Its rebirth not only brought pride to the country but it made beauty pageants in the country a culture not only for women but also, for men. Indeed, its new popularity was sped that even the machismo society starts to appreciate it. Now, even male pageants are being staged anywhere in the country.
Miss Universe
Miss Supranational
Today, 5 major local pageants are staged every year - Binibining Pilipinas, Mutya ng Pilipinas, Miss Philippines Earth, Miss World Philippines and Miss Universe Philippines. These five were so popular that they start the birthing of regional pageants that are of national and international caliber like Miss Bicolandia, Bb. Cebu, Miss CDO, etc.
Bashed. Maligned. Empowered. Celebrated. VICTORIOUS!
That's the portrait of FILIPINO Queens.