Philippine Pageant Month

November 2012 has been a good month for the beauty pageant industry in the Philippines. At least 4 Filipinos got top honors in various beauty contests worldwide (one for women, two for men, and one for transgenders). There may be other beauty contests, but these 4 are the most popular on social media.

Courtesy: Miss International Queen Facebook page

November 2: Miss International Queen 2012
Kevin Balot was crowned as the first Filipino to win the title in the pageant for transgenders. The contest was held in Pattaya, Thailand with contestants from Brazil and Thailand winning first and second runner up respectively.

Courtesy: Manhunt International Facebook page

November 9: Manhunt International 2012
June Macasaet is the first Filipino to win the male beauty pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand. Rounding up the top 5 are contenders from Sweden, Macau, Puerto Rico and Singapore.

Courtesy: www.abs-cbnnews.com

November 24: Miss Earth 2012
Stephany Stefanowitz won first runner up in the prestigious beauty pageant held in Muntinlupa, Philippines. Miss Czech Republic won the title, while Venezuela and Brazil won second and third runner up respectively.

Courtesy: www.abs-cbnnews.com

November 24: 
Mister World 2012
Andrew Wolff won first runner up in the male beauty pageant held in Kent, England. Andrew is the first Filipino to win a place in the pageant's history. Mister Colombia won the title, while Ireland won second runner up.