MGI All Stars winner Vanessa Pulgarin to visit Philippines

A week after winning the first MGI All Stars competition, Vanessa Pulgarin is heading to the Philippines for her first official overseas trip.

Pulgarin is set to arrive in Manila on June 9 and remain in the country until June 11, flying from Bangkok, Thailand. She bested 55 other contenders from 38 countries in the competition held at the MGI Hall in Bangkok on May 30. The event was organized by the Miss Grand International Organization of Nawat Itsaragrisil and is open to international pageant veterans aged 20 to 40, including mothers and transgender women. Five candidates from the Philippines participated, including Gazini Ganados who finished in the Top 5. MGI All Stars announced the visit on social media on May 30 and also opened applications for its second season, where Pulgarin will return to defend her title.

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Opening ceremony of Palarong Pambansa 2026 in Agusan del Sur featuring athletes, crowds, and President Marcos announcing incentives.
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Palarong Pambansa 2026 opens in Agusan del Sur

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The 66th Palarong Pambansa opened on May 24 in Agusan del Sur, marking the first time the province has hosted the event. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced cash incentives for medalists.

Cebuana beauty queen Gazini Ganados became emotional while sharing her Palestinian heritage during preliminary interviews for the Miss Grand International All Stars event on May 26.

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Bea Millan-Windorski from La Union was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2026 on May 2, 2026, in Manila. She bested 50 contestants and succeeds Ahtisa Manalo. The 23-year-old beauty queen, with deep Philippine roots, aims to bring a fifth Miss Universe title to the country.

Hidilyn Diaz saw her long-held dream realized as weightlifting became a regular sport in the 2026 Palarong Pambansa, held in Agusan del Sur. The Olympic champion served as tournament director while two athletes from her circle claimed the first gold and silver medals.

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The remains of overseas Filipino worker Mary Ann De Vera, killed in a missile attack in Israel, arrived in the Philippines on March 14 and were received by her family and government officials. The Department of Migrant Workers facilitated the repatriation to provide immediate assistance to her relatives. Israel's government has also pledged support to the family.

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