MANILA, Philippines – Four titleholders were crowned and four runners-up were proclaimed at the grand coronation night of the 2016 Miss Tourism Philippines last May 28, at the New Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila.
They are (from left): Joana Espiritu of Pasay City (fourth runner-up), Karen Grace Atienza of Rodriguez, Rizal (second runner-up), Krizsa Nicolitte Serquina of Ibaan, Batangas (2016 Miss Bikini World Philippines), Ethel Abellanosa of Cebu City (2016 Model of the World Philippines), Sharyl Diana Catchillar of Pangasinan (2016 Miss Tourism World Philippines), Jean Tumang of Capas, Tarlac (2016 Model of the Universe Philippines), Jane Sotomayor of Makati City (first runner-up) and Queenie Marie Orbeta of Muntinlupa City (third runner-up).
Special awards went to Serquina (Best in Swimsuit), Asmen Razul of Palawan (Best in Long Gown), Shenna Mhae Zaldivar of Dapitan City (Best in National Costume), Orbeta (Miss Photogenic and Best in Talent), Aviella Jarhnelle Napiza of Pila, Laguna (Miss Friendship) and Patricia Kay Arabaca of Pampanga (Darling of the Press).
The event will be aired on June 26 at 10 p.m. over ABS-CBN’s Sunday’s Best. — Reported by Belen Pinasir