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The pageant that crowns the most beautiful woman in the universe has become a part of Filipino culture. TBH, the Miss Universe fever in the Philippines is on a different level, so much so that it is celebrated like a special holiday without any exaggeration. Well, next to Manny Pacquiao's fight. READ:  Chelsea Manalo Ends Her Miss Universe Journey in the Top 30 The Filipinos love it so much that for the past couple of years, the Philippines is considered one of the strongest countries with a sash factor in the pageant. The Philippines has won the Miss Universe title four times: Gloria Diaz in 1969, Margarita Moran in 1973, Pia Wurtzbach in 2015, and Catriona Gray in 2018. Along with these four Miss Universe titleholders, the Philippines has also produced several runners-up and top-placing finalists.  The Philippines is one of the most prosperous countries in the pageant's history, but did you know that a Filipino man won the first Miss Universe? Meet, Virgilio Hilario  Armi Ku

Philippine bet Chelsea Manalo concluded her remarkable journey at the Miss Universe 2024 competition, securing a spot in the Top 30. The prestigious event took place in Mexico on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Chelsea was vying to become the Philippines' fifth Miss Universe titleholder, following in the footsteps of queens Gloria Diaz (1969), Margie Moran (1973), Pia Wurtzbach (2015), and Catriona Gray (2018). A Platform for Advocacy Throughout her campaign, Chelsea used her platform to champion youth empowerment and advocate for education among marginalized youth and indigenous communities. Her heartfelt commitment to these causes inspired many and showcased her purpose-driven approach to the competition. A Showstopper in the National Costume Competition During the preliminary competition, Chelsea Manalo captivated the audience in the Miss Universe National Costume segment. She wowed the crowd with her "Hiraya" costume, a stunning tribute to the history of Christianization a

Big news for Filipino pageant fans! For the first time in Miss Universe history, the winner will be crowned with a masterpiece from the Philippines—a crown crafted by Jewelmer, a Filipino high jewelry brand.  The new Miss Universe crown, named "The Light of Infinity," was revealed in Mexico City on Wednesday.  The crown’s design centers on the Philippines' South Sea Pearl, the country's national gem. Embellished with luminous diamonds, wave-like accents, and a show-stopping golden pearl at its heart, "The Light of Infinity" is more than just a crown—it's a tribute to Filipino craftsmanship. The golden pearl, framed by diamond-studded rays that resemble a radiant sun, captures both beauty and symbolism. Each pearl is a product of four to five years of careful cultivation, involving a remarkable 377-step procedure that ensures quality and sustainability. This dedication to precision and environmental stewardship reflects Jewelmer’s commitment to ethical lu

Metrobeats is Metroscene's way of highlighting the finest local music from our radar. Below we've broken down our list of our favorite songs from our favorite local artists from different genres. So whether you're into Hip Hop, House, Indie Rock, Disco, or Pop Music, or you haave a diverse musical taste, you can find the newest #Metrobeats below. Paul Pablo – hangin “hangin',” is the newest track from Paul Pablo's debut EP Elemento, which resonates as a deeply personal tribute to his late father and a reflection on growth and loss. Releasing it on his 25th birthday, Paul describes this song as a “thank you” to his papa.  For Paul, the song’s title—meaning “wind” in Filipino—symbolizes his father’s enduring presence felt like a whisper in the breeze. Denise Julia, Jay R – Sweet Nothings ‘Sweet Nothings’ takes on a whole new meaning in Denise Julia's latest R&B track with Jay R. Metaphorically speaking, it’s like tasting chocolate—sweet, and irresistible. The

Linya-Linya Land 2024 officially revealed their exciting line-up that promises a night filled with fun through diverse performances for their audience on November 30, 2024 at 123 Block, Mandala Park in Mandaluyong City. This year’s festival welcomes new and longtime concertgoers with performances from Lola Amour, Over October, Unique Salonga, Cheats, Oh! Flamingo, KJah, Mhot, and Apoc. These Filipino singer-songwriter, bands, and rappers offer different flavors to the audience and represent every corner of music scenes in the country. Those who want to have some fun and laugh will surely love these improvisational performances and comedy acts prepared by the Philippines’ top theater performers and stand-up comedians. Setting the stage on laughter are SPIT Manila, The KoolPals’ GB Labrador, James Caraan, Nonong Ballinan, Ryan Rems, and Muman Reyes, and Comedy Manila’s Victor Anastacio and Issa Villaverde. Drag Race Philippines Season 3 Finalist Tita Baby is about to make this year’s Lin

This night is totally a celebration for OPM fans. With eargasmic featured artists to Eraserheads presence, here are the highlights of Method Adaptor’s album launching. On Friday, Ely Buendia finally gave fans what they’re hoping for, at least aside from wishing for the comeback with his former band Eraserhead is his long-awaited second solo album “Method Adaptor”.  More than two decades after the release of his solo album “Wanted Bedspacer”, fans across generations gathered this November 8, 2024 to taste his second album live at 123 Block, Mandaluyong City. Accompanied by music performances, the album launch was packed with music entertainment from the invited Offshore Music artists who also came to congratulate Ely and promoted their incoming music to the fans. Live Performances from Offshore Music Artists As we all know, Offshore Music is an independent record label that was established by Ely Buendia in 2016. Ely Buendia really brought his family to this event to showcase not just

Picture this: you’re a kid again, hanging out in the kitchen with your Lola, watching her whip up your favorite dishes. Now, what if you could experience that cozy feeling in a game? Enter Lola’s Lutong Bahay, a fun Filipino indie cooking game that lets you test your cooking chops while soaking up the rich culture of the Philippines. Set in Olongapo City, you’ll follow Dalisay, a young girl with big dreams of becoming a chef. With her Lola’s old recipe book as her guide, she’s on a mission to track down its missing pages and learn the secrets of each dish. Ready to cook up some memories?      If you dream of becoming an aspiring chef someday, like Dalisay, or if you simply love cooking games, you can learn valuable skills from her Lola Ligaya while enjoying our locally made games. It is an opportunity to develop your culinary talents and support local game developers at the same time. Meet The Team Behind Lola’s Lutong Bahay Miguel Macabulos , the game’s project manager shared in his

Only one could imagine what it feels like to grow up playing with a doll that looks like you! Filipinos may have known Barbies as the “stereotypical barbie” that Margot Robbie played in the 2023 hit film Barbie, and it’s because of what’s available to the market and the mainstream films back in the days. Now, young Filipina and queers could have a doll that represents their country with Mattel’s newest Filipina Barbie! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Barbie® (@barbiestyle) Filipino-American designer Carlyle Nuera designed and came up with the Filipina Barbie as part of Mattel’s Styled by Design Barbie collection. It is only the 2nd and the latest doll to join the newest collection where designers have the creative freedom to bring their art to life. Bringing Philippines as the inspiration was no-brainer for Nuera because he thinks that being Filipino is his foundational identity. “I could have designed anything but I knew this was an opportunity to do

L.A. ProdHouse has announced an exciting stage adaptation of national artist Ricky Lee’s bestselling novel, Para Kay B, coming in March 2025. In a recent Facebook post, the production house teased fans with the caption, “Kasama ka ba sa quota?” The phrase refers to Lee’s unique take on love, suggesting that happiness in romance comes with a limit—only 1 in 5 people will find true satisfaction in their love lives. " Me quota ang pag- ibig. Sa bawat limang umiibig, isa lang ang magiging maligaya ." Eljay Castro Deldoc, known for his work as a writer, director, and actor, has adapted the novel for the stage, bringing Lee’s captivating narratives to life. The play will be brought to the stage under the creative direction of director-producer Yong Tapang. Both Deldoc and Tapang have announced via social media that auditions for the production will be opening soon.  Para kay B Para Kay B brings together five different stories about life and love, highlighting the fact that not ever

Former Miss Universe 2025, Pia Wurtzbach, is teaming up with Love Yourself, a non-profit organization focused on HIV awareness and prevention, to auction off some of her iconic pageant memorabilia at the Love Gala on December 3, 2024. The proceeds will go toward building a youth center in Taguig City. Wurtzbach shared this vision in March, stating that this auction is part of her goal to create the youth center in honor of her 10th anniversary as Miss Universe. “That (youth center) will be my goal for next year since [it's] going to be my 10th year anniversary,” she said in an interview . View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pia Jauncey (@piawurtzbach) Queen P’s Memorabilia Among the treasures up for grabs are her official Binibining Pilipinas and Miss Universe sashes, including her first pageant sash from 2013 as the Binibining Pilipinas 2013 1st runner-up. Other items include her official Miss Universe sash, the public event sash, and her red HIV/AIDS