Pauline Amelinckx crowned as first 'The Miss Philippines'
Miss Supranational 2023 first runner-up Pauline Amelinckx was officially crowned the first-ever "The Miss Philippines" on Thursday, August 10.
The crowning ceremony took place during the Supra-Duo Homecoming celebration event held for her and Mister Supranational 2023 semifinalist Johannes Rissler at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria.
Pauline received her crown and official The Miss Philippines sash from former beauty queen and now Miss Universe Philippines national director Shamcey Supsup-Lee.
As the titleholder, the Boholana beauty represents "confidence, intelligence, and positive change in addition to being a beauty queen."
Applications are open until August 26 for the first edition of The Miss Philippines, the "newest, most innovative and modern pageant" for females of Filipino heritage, ages 18 to 32 years old, from all corners of the world.
The winners are expected to represent the Philippines at the Miss Supranational and Miss Charm pageants.
Photos: The Miss Philippines / Instagram