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Miss
Globe 2017 1st Runner-up Nelda Ibe with BPCI Chairwoman Madam Stella
Marquez-Araneta and fellow victorious Binibini Queen, Miss Grand International
2017 2nd Runner-up Elizabeth Clenci in the welcome/victory party.
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Nelda Ibe was named first runner-up at
the recently concluded Miss Globe 2017 pageant held in Tirana, Albania Ibe, a
24-year-old, graduate of Bachelor of Arts in English (Literature) at Tarlac
State University, aspires to become a pilot and hopes to continue her training after
her reign as Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2017.
Miss Vietnam Do Tran Khanh Ngan was
crowned by 2016 Miss Globe Dimple Chetan Patel of India winning over 53
contestants from around the world. Miss Siberia Elena Latypova and Miss Albania
Alessia Çoku were named 2nd and 3rd runners up, respectively while Miss Cape
Verde Simone Heijligers finished as 4th runner-up.
Ibe placed second runner up in the Miss
Bikini competition and was a co-leader in the Internet on-line voting
competition, The most voted girl on WebPage, won by Miss Korea. Miss Armenia
won as Miss Friendship while Miss Nicaragua won Best in National Costume.
The other special award winners were
Kosovo (Miss Photogenic), Turkey (Miss Cosmopolitan), USA (Miss
Intercontinental), Gambia (Miss Elegance), Mexico (Miss Tourism Globe), Siberia
(Miss Dream Girl of the World), Moldova (Miss Golden Girl), Romania (Miss Disco
Queen), Nigeria (Miss Bikini) and South Africa (Miss Talent).
Ibe’ national costume, a Sampaguita
flower-inspired Filipiniana, was designed by Frederick Berches while her
elegant red evening gown was designed by Paolo Blanco. More than 50
representatives from all over the world participated in the pageant. Last
year’s Nichole Manalo placed 3rd runner-up while Ann Colis brought home the
crown in 2015.
“It was an honor and privilege to represent
you, my beloved country, the Philippines. To God be the glory. Love, your
#Pilot Beauty Queen and will always be, your Miss Globe 2017 1st runner-up,” Ibe
posted on Instagram shortly after the coronation. The Bb Pilipinas Charities,
Inc. (BPCI) led by Mrs. Stella Marquez-Araneta, sent its congratulations to Ibe
for finishing as 1st Runner-up at Miss Globe 2017. “Nelda showed grace and
elegance befitting a proud Filipina, making her a true inspiration to women all
over the world. BPCI is proud of you, and will continue to support you in your
future endeavors.” Words by Eton Concepcion
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