FRESH-FACED. Binibining Pilipinas-Universe Janine Tugonon carries the hopes of Pinoys for a Miss Universe win. Photo from Facebook
After some delays the Miss Universe pageant takes place this month in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Philippines’ representative Janina Tongonon arrived in Vegas Monday as she is already taking part in pre-pageant activities. Over the course of the pageant, Rappler will report on her progress, but before that, we take a look at what makes this year’s Miss Philippines different and what facets could possibly win her the crown.