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Catriona Gray, R’Bonney Gabriel to host 2024 Miss Manila pageant

Catriona Gray, R’Bonney Gabriel to host 2024 Miss Manila: Woman of Worth pageant

Catriona Gray and R’Bonney Gabriel. Image: Instagram/@catriona_gray; Facebook/Miss Universe Philippines

Catriona Gray will be joined by her fellow Miss Universe titleholder R’Bonney Gabriel as hosts of the Miss Manila: Women of Worth pageant this year, the city-wide competition’s second edition since its revival in 2023.

This will be the second time in a row as host for Gray, who was crowned Miss Universe in 2018, while this is the first for Gabriel, who won the title in the 71st edition held in January 2023. The Filipino American queen has made the rounds of various beauty pageants all over the country just this year, either as host or judge.

The duo of beauty queens will share hosting chores with “Kapuso” actress Gabbi Garcia, who recently earned praise when she…


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Building a 'shared future' – Manila Bulletin

Embassy of China in Manila celebrates 74th anniversary or the founding of the PRC

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DFA Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Affairs Jesus Domingo and People’s Republic of China Ambassador H.E. Huang Xilian share a toast.

Led by H.E. Amb. Huang Xilian, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the Republic of the Philippines celebrated the anniversary of the founding of the PRC by hosting a dinner held at the Grand Ballroom of Shangri-la The Fort at BGC. The national day event commemorated the 74th anniversary of the PRC. 

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Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Sec. Alfredo Pascual, Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) President Dr. Cecilio Kwok Pedro, and H.E. Amb. Huang Xilian

It was an opportunity to renew diplomatic…


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