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The Philippines has once again stood out on the global stage, bagging a remarkable back-to-back win in Miss Universe ’s National Costume competition.Chelsea Manalo won the award this year following Michelle Dee’s triumph last year, showcasing the country’s rich cultural heritage and traditions while celebrating Filipino talent and craftsmanship.Aside from Michelle and Chelsea, two more Filipina queens won the award.Charlene Gonzalez The Philippines first won the award in 1994.
The national costume by Michael Barassi was Michelle’s tribute to the Filipino weaving culture and her role as an Air Force Reservist.The bodice on her look featured a solihiya woven pattern, one of the Philippines’ most popular rattan weaves, and had airplane-like wings with the colors of the Philippine flag as well as a mural of the country’s iconic destinations. At the back is the country’s tourist slogan, #LoveThePhilippines.Michelle finished her Miss Universe stint in the Top 10.
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