Maiko Wai-tan Ibarde, an Igorot beauty queen from Pico, La Trinidad, was born in 1998 and holds a degree in management accounting. She is passionate about farming and has participated in various beauty pageants, winning titles like Miss Baguio Turismo 2022 and Miss Universe Benguet 2025. She speaks multiple languages.
13 things about Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi
Silvia Celeste Rabimbi Cortesi, an Italian-Filipino model and beauty queen, has represented the Philippines in several prestigious beauty pageants, including Miss Earth and Miss Universe. Born in Pasay City, raised in Italy, she is multilingual and has had notable titles like Miss Universe Philippines 2022. She also serves as a pageant judge.
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Chelsea Manalo crowns Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Ahtisa Manalo in Pasay
Chelsea Anne Manalo of Bulacan, Philippines was 24 years old when she was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on May 22, 2024. She competed against 52 other candidates. On November 16, 2024, Manalo represented the Philippines at Miss Universe 2024 and competed … Continue reading Chelsea Manalo crowns Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Ahtisa Manalo in Pasay
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13 things about Miss Universe Asia 2024 Chelsea Manalo
Chelsea Anne Manalo is a Filipino-American model and beauty queen born in Bulacan, Philippines, to a Black American father and Filipino mother. She became Miss Universe Philippines 2024 and is the first Black to hold the title. A tourism management graduate, she started as a model and has participated in various beauty pageants.
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Harashta Haifa Zahra crowns Puteri Indonesia 2025 Firsta Yufi in Jakarta
Born in Garut, West Java, Indonesia, Harashta Haifa Zahra turned 21 on September 5, 2024. On March 8, 2024, she won Puteri Indonesia 2024 at the Plenary Hall of the Jakarta International Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia. In second place was Sophie Kirana, who was crowned Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan 2024. Ketut Permata Juliastrid Sari finished … Continue reading Harashta Haifa Zahra crowns Puteri Indonesia 2025 Firsta Yufi in Jakarta
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62 Miss Texas USA 2025 candidates competing in Houston
R’Bonney Gabriel, hailing from Houston, is the latest Miss Universe from the U.S., crowned in 2022. Texas boasts the most Miss USA placements, with recent titleholder Aarieanna Ware returning in 2025 to crown her successor at the 74th Miss Texas USA pageant, featuring 100 competitors.
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LaGrange, Georgia’s Javious Davenport, Greggory Meeks, Jonathan Evans charged with human trafficking
James Ronald "Jim" Arrington, 75, became LaGrange's mayor in 2014. A significant human trafficking operation, Operation Lights Out, took place from April 25-27, 2025, led by the Georgia ICAC Task Force, resulting in 19 arrests, including LaGrange residents, for engaging with minors online. Authorities emphasize the seriousness of these crimes.
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Ontario, Canada’s Muhammed Gwandu subject to ICE detainer
Todd M. Lyons became the acting director of ICE on March 9, 2025. From April 25-27, 2025, Operation Lights Out resulted in the arrest of 19 men, including Muhammed Gwandu, for human trafficking and online exploitation of minors. Multiple agencies collaborated, with a focus on prosecuting these predators.
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Palatine, Illinois’s Gene Melner charged with human trafficking
Gene Melner, a 37-year-old truck driver from Palatine, Illinois, was arrested during Operation Lights Out, a human trafficking sting conducted by various law enforcement agencies in April 2025. He and 18 others were charged with soliciting minors for sexual acts online. Authorities emphasize their commitment to prosecuting such crimes.
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Georgia’s Kevin Edosmwan, Darnell Brooks arrested
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation conducted Operation Lights Out from April 25-27, 2025, targeting online sexual predators involved in human trafficking. Collaborating with multiple law enforcement agencies, 19 men were arrested, including Kevin Obiuyi Edosomwan and Darnell Brooks, both facing serious charges related to child exploitation.
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