Rolando Dy, the first Filipino Bare Knuckle Boxing World Super Welterweight Champion, won his title on December 5, 2025. He will defend it against Paul Malignaggi on May 16, 2026. Meanwhile, political turmoil surrounds Sara Duterte's impeachment trial and her father Rodrigo's ICC case for alleged crimes against humanity, reflecting significant challenges ahead.
Top 30 Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 candidates revealed
Lyshanda Moyas won the Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 title on May 14, 2025, at the Harare Hippodrome, with Onesimo Nkomo and Rumbidzai Muzopa as runners-up. The next pageant for 2026 will feature 30 contestants vying for various crown titles, including Miss Universe, overseen by hosts Tich Mataz and Zozibini Tunzi.
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13 things about Miss Worldwide Philippines 2026 Nicole Borromeo
Nicole Yance Borromeo, a beauty queen from Cebu, Philippines, has held multiple titles including Miss Cebu City Olympics 2016, Bb. Pilipinas-International 2022, and Miss International 2023 third runner-up. With a background in interior design, she has participated in numerous pageants and continues to represent her country in various competitions.
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Ahtisa Manalo crowns Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Bea Millan-Windorski in Pasay
Maria Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon, Philippines won Miss Universe Philippines 2025 on May 2, 2025, competing against 66 candidates. She crowned her successor, Bea Millan-Windorski of La Union, on May 2, 2026, at the same venue, where 50 candidates participated. Various special awards were also presented during the pageant events.
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Miss Universe Indonesia 2025 Sanly Liu turns 30
Sanly Liu Hendrawati, a beauty queen and entrepreneur from Jakarta, represented Bali in Miss Universe Indonesia 2025, winning the title. An alumnus of Tarumanagara University, she is also a makeup artist and model, known for her international travels and experiences. Liu participated in the Miss Universe 2025, but did not place.
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Daniel Palacio launches Carwajee’s ‘Asawa’ via Imperium Entertainment
Daniel Palacio has transitioned from filmmaking to songwriting with the duo Carwajee, releasing their debut single "Asawa". The band consists of buskers Richter Kent Velasco and Kenlei Serwelas, discovered online by Palacio. Carwajee showcases Palacio’s songwriting, blending film narrative with music, under the newly founded Imperium Entertainment.
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13 things about Houston, Texas software developer Lee Gilley
Lee Gilley, a software developer from Houston, Texas, has lived in multiple states and co-founded companies, including Docmo. He married Christa Nicole Bauer Gilley and they had two children. In October 2024, he allegedly killed Christa while she was pregnant, leading to his arrest and legal proceedings for murder.
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Somto Nnoruga crowns Misters of Nigeria 2026 king Valentine Udemadu in Lagos
Somto Alexander Nnoruga of Abia, Nigeria secured first place at Misters of Nigeria 2025, earning the title of the country’s representative for Manhunt International Male Supermodel 2025. On April 23, 2026, he crowned Valentine Udemadu as his successor, who will represent Nigeria at the inaugural Misters of Africa.
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13 things about Miss Universe Baguio 2026 Roxanne Baeyens
Roxanne Agnaonao Baeyens, a Belgian-Igorot model and actress from Baguio City, Philippines, has achieved notable success in beauty pageants, including being crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2020 and Miss Earth-Water 2020. She also acts under the name Roxie Smith and garnered attention in films and TV series, alongside her role as national director of Miss Bikini Philippines.
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13 things about Miss Universe Tandag 2026 Chrystel Mae Correos
Chrystel Mae Azarcon Correos, a beauty queen from Carrascal, Surigao del Sur, has competed in numerous pageants, including Miss Philippines Earth and Miss Planet International, where she was fourth runner-up. A psychometrician and model, she holds degrees in psychology and nursing and has worked as a university instructor and private secretary.
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