IT WAS by far the most exciting moment at the 47th Miss Intercontinental, the presentation of special awards that was held last January 16 and 17 at Okada Manila. I would also say that it was special indeed as the Philippines was chosen by the Miss Intercontinental Organization Japan as the pageant’s venue, a first!

I was excited to see these beauty queens glammed up by renowned and FABulous designers. It was heartwarming to see their beautiful creations at the center stage.

Watch out for the grand coronation on Saturday, January 26 at the Mall of Asia Arena hosted by Billy Crawford.

See Miss Intercontinental 2017 Veronica Salas Vallejo of Mexico bequeath her crown to the next deserving beauty queen.

Cheers! Special thanks to sir Ignacio Caluyo and Khoi Totengco.

Brenda Lee Villanueva (drbrendaleeavillanueva@ymail.com).