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Model-TV host Valerie Weigmann is new Miss World Philippines

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MANILA, Philippines – Valerie Clacio Weigmann, Filipino-German-Danish commercial model and host of noontime TV show “Eat Bulaga,” was crowned Miss World Philippines 2014 at the pageant held on Sunday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Manila.

The 24-year-old beauty, who originally hails from the province of Albay, was alos bestowed several other special awards, namely: Best in Swimsuit, Best in Fashion Runway and Best in Long Gown. Miss Solaire, Miss Filia, Miss Jesi Mendez, Miss Reducin, Miss Olay, Miss Bench, Miss Camarines Sur, Miss Hana and Miss Blue Water Day Spa.

Runners-up of the Philippine franchise of the international Miss World beauty stint were: Lorraine Kendrickson, First Princess; Nelda Ibe, Second Princess; Nicole Donesa, Third Princess; and Rachel Peters, Fourth Princess.

Weigmann received her crown from reigning Miss World and fellow-Filipina, Megan Young

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