January 21, 2024 | 12:05pm

MANILA, Philippines — The Miss International Organization (MIO) announced that the date of its 2024 coronation night will be on November 12 in Tokyo. 

In a social media post, the head director of Miss International organizer International Cultural Association (ICA) Stephen Diaz revealed this year’s coronation date and venue. He also posted that “the 2024 contracts for national directorship at #MissInternational are all released.” He said that new applicants will be entertained after February 15. 

“For 2024, ICA has decided not to increase the minimum license fee for our current national directors. We love you and we value your contributions to our pageant,” he added. 

Binibining Pilipinas International 2023 Angelica Lopez will finally get her chance to compete in the international finals. This early, the Palaweña beauty is shaping or toning her physique to a tip-top condition.

Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. chairman Madame Stella Marquez de Araneta is the first-ever winner of the title in 1960. Back then, Mrs. Araneta represented her home country, Colombia, in the pageant.

Reigning titleholder Andrea Rubio of Venezuela will crown her successor at the culmination of the coronation rites in Tokyo. Stay tuned!

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