Press Presentation

 Organizers greenlit Miss Cosmo World PH 2023

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte

The pageant that allows its delegates to gain financial independence through financial literacy has formally launched their national competition through a press conference at the House Manila in the Newport World Resorts complex.

"This pageant system aims to empower women through entrepreneurship. In return, they contribute to society. We've partnered with people and brands that share the same vision like us," enthused Meiji Cruz, reigning international winner and license holder for the Philippine franchise.

With her during the media event were national director Rodgil Flores, Newport Resort's director of communication Joee Guillas, and Atty. Adel Reyes. The girls gamely answered the questions thrown at them during the open forum; after sashaying before media attendees in identical black-and-gold bikinis from Jomar Peralta and the House of Victoria.

The 2023 official candidates lineup is comprised of the following delegates:

1) Alia Rohilla - Albay

2) Amanda Kaye Rhodes - Makati City

3) Angelli Mae Garcia - Mandaue City

4) Anis Fatima Azees - Ilocos Sur

5) CJ Cuaresma - Aurora

6) Elda Louise Aznar - Davao del Sur

7) Gezza Ilagan Avila - Quezon Province

8) Jasmine Omay - Carrascal, Surigao del Sur

9) Lara Melisa Gaffud - Santiago, Ilocos Sur

10) Larsine Grace Jensen - Candijay, Bohol

11) Liane Elizabeth Duque - Laguna

12) Lienel Peña Navidad - Albay

13) Maribelle Manalili - Zambales

14) Mary Josephine Paaske - Cordoba, Cebu

15) Rian Macklyn Dela Cruz - Malolos, Bulacan

16) Roella Frias - Calumpit, Bulacan

17) Samantha Dana Bug-os - Caluya, Antique

18) Sheryl Velez - Mandaluyong City

19) Thañamae Rojas Cahilig - Cebu Province

20) Valerie Mae Guillermo - Tarlac Province

21) Vivian Vargas Hernandez - Quezon City 

At the close of the afternoon event, Vivian Vargas Hernandez was named Miss Cosmic Beauty after being chosen by members of the media. The two other media favorites were Elda Louise Aznar of Davao del Sur and CJ Cuaresma of Aurora, who both tied for second place in the poll.

Reigning Miss Cosmo World 2023 Meiji Cruz will crown the country's first national pageant winner, who gets to take home P 1-million in cash prize. The Swimwear Prelims will take place in Bataan in mid-September while the final show will unfold in mid-October. Stay tuned!