The Miss Philippines International of BC & Canada 2022 Grand Coronation presented by A. Royal Productions took place at the River Rock Casino Resort on Saturday, October 29, 2022. It was a glamourous, eventful night produced by former Miss International Canada 2004 and Pageant Director, Ms. Adelynn Cupino-Yambao. Special guest performers were TikTok Sensation, Raymond Salgado from Nanaimo and triple threat performer Lana Roi from the Philippines along with local artists, Gio Levy and Gabriel Regehr. 

United in diversity and uniqueness, this pageant was created based on Adelynn’s emphasis on women empowerment and to set a foundation for young women to thrive in, alongside women like themselves while emphasizing the diversity of modern Filipinas along with their dedication, discipline and development. Miss Philippines International of BC & Canada prides itself in the diverse ethnic beauty, grace, and individual achievements of young women. The organization has aimed to celebrate cultural fulfillment and women empowerment since its first year in 2019 at the Grand Villa Casino Ballroom. 

With this year’s coronation held at the four-star diamond resort at the River Rock Show Theatre, winners were crowned:

Miss Philippines International of Canada 2022: Donna Clacer

Miss Philippines International of BC: Reem Amil

Miss Philippines Vancouver: Andrea Echem

Miss Teen Philippines International: Izela Lim

Mrs. Philippines World of BC: Nathania Franco

First Runner-Up: Arlene Manaloto

Second Runner-Up: Isabella-Marie Boisvert

Third Runner-Up: Danica Imperial

Miss Congeniality: Jessamine Salas

Miss Community: Agatha Lopez & Arlene Manaloto

Miss Photogenic: Nathania Franco

Best in Evening Gown: Reem Amil

Best in Interview: Arlene Manaloto

Best in National Costume: Andrea Echem

Best in Swimsuit: Nathania Franco

Best in Talent: Janine Alcaraz

Director’s Award: Arlene Manaloto

People’s Choice: Agatha Lopez

Congratulations to all of the winners! The titleholders will compete in national competitions next year: Miss Universe Canada, Miss Asia Canada, Bb. Pilipinas World of Canada, Miss Vancouver, and Mrs. Philippines World. 

Past winners included Nicole Enriquez Pegler, Miss Universe Canada 2020 Finalist; Bianca Zamora, Bb. Pilipinas World of Canada 2019; Shawna Pedida Warhurst, Miss Vancouver 2019 First Runner-Up; and Christina Lopez-Olson, Miss Ecology Canada International 2022.