In Photos: Miss Universe Philippines 2023 National Costumes
The Miss Universe Philippines 2023 National Costume competition was truly a sight to behold. Held at the Leyte Normal University on May 4, the theme honors the country’s agricultural sector, particularly our mighty farmers.
Sparing no expense in unleashing elaborate and stunning pieces, the candidates and their team definitely took creativeness to a whole new level. It simply solidifies the nation’s reputation as a talent hotbed where designers can produce work of true international caliber.
Need proof? Then take a look at this year’s captivating national costumes and see that they are indeed, works of art and of purpose.
In Photos: Miss Universe Philippines 2023 National Costumes
Agusan del Norte, Jannarie Zarzoso
Aklan, Avery Mariane Sucgang
Apayao, Kristeen Mae Boccang
Bacolod, Jan Mari Bordon
Baguio, Krishnah Marie Gravidez
Batangas, Karen Joyce Olfato
Benguet, Joemay-an Leo
Bohol, Pauline Amelinckx
Bulacan, Princess Anne Marcos
Capiz, Shayne Glenmae Maquiran
Cavite, Samantha Alexandra Panlilio
Cebu City, Dianne Padillo
Cebu Province, Emmanuelle Vera
Davao Oriental, Klyza Castro
Eastern Samar, Airissh Ramos
Guimaras, Vanessa Tse Wing
Iloilo City, Chloei Darl Gabales
Isabela, Kimbery Jane Acob
Lapu-Lapu, Clare Inso
Makati, Michelle Daniela Dee
Mandaluyong, Iman Franchesca Cristal
Marinduque, Christine Joyce Salcedo
Negors Oriental, Vanessa Marie Matzeit
Northern Samar, Layla Adriatico
Occidental Mindoro, Laicka Implamado
Pampanga, Mary Angelique Manto
Paranque, Clarielle Dacanay
Pasig, Kali Navea-Huff
Quezon City, May Eileen Gonzales
Quezon Province, Lesley Joy Sim
Sorsogon, Rein Hillary Carasscal
Southern Leyte, Kimberly Escartin
Surigao del Norte, Hyra Desiree Betito
Taguig, Nikki Justine Breedveld
Tiaong (Quezon Province), Christiana Afia Yeboah
Zambales, Christine Juliane Opiaza
Announcement of Winners
Culminating the event was the announcement of winners. Airissh Ramos of Eastern Samar takes the top spot, with Joemay Leo of Benguet and Kimberly Escartin of Southern Leyte placing second and third, respectively.
Meanwhile, another group of winners were recognized, and they were chosen by the Tingog Party List and the Eastern Visayas representatives. Bagging the titles of Tingog Filipina are the following:
Krishnah Marie Gravidez of Baguio for Luzon, Airissh Ramos of Eastern Samar for Visayas, and Jannarie Zarzoso of Surigao del Norte for Mindanao.
To view the national costume competition, you can watch it here or through the Empire Philippines official YouTube channel.
