A San Pedrense beauty recently bagged the opportunity to represent Laguna province – and possibly the Philippines – in one of the most prestigious beauty pageants in the world.
Eloisa Jaoud was chosen to become Laguna's representative to the Miss Universe Philippines during the crowning ceremony for the Miss Universe Philippines – Laguna held last January 16 at the Enchanted Kingdom in Santa Rosa City.
Aside from bagging the Miss Universe Philippines - Laguna crown, Jaoud also won in the Best in Swimsuit and Best in Long Gown categories.
Jaoud, a freelance model of Filipino-Indian descent who hails from Barangay Landayan, was no stranger to beauty pageants: she was chosen as Binibining San Pedro in 2018, and later, became Binibining Laguna the following year.
“For sure, I will really work hard for myself and make Laguna proud in the national competition,” was how she put it in her social media post following the pageant.
The winning answer
What earned Jaoud the Miss Universe Philippines - Laguna crown was this winning answer to the question posed by host KC Montero: “How will you define the hashtag #TheFilipinaInLaguna, and what qualities do you believe make you the ideal representation of this identity?”
“She is a transformational leader and beautifully confident. I am a firm believer that the Filipina in Laguna is someone who illuminates paths of hope and possibilities, creating a ripple effect of change that resonates across the universe. I stand here driven by a purpose to uplift those in need. I am dedicated to reaching out to the communities and individuals who are in need, particularly through our partnership with Save the Children Foundation and Ahon Mahirap, ensuring that every child in our community has the opportunity to thrive and dream to their fullest potential," was her winning reply.
Other winners
Polyanna Martina Manalo, from Magdalena, was hailed as 1st runner-up, while Mikaela Cazanda Bregaudit from Santa Rosa City was chosen as 2nd runner-up.
Rendelle Ann Caraig from Los Baños was chosen Miss Universe Philippines Laguna Tourism, while Valerie Orquila from Cabuyao City bagged the People's Choice Award.
Empire Philippines, which currently holds the Miss Universe Philippines franchise, has yet to announce the date and venue for the 2025 Miss Universe Philippines pageant.
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