MANILA, Philippines — After winning second runner-up at the bikini competition of Miss Globe 2017 on Wednesday night, Miss Philippines Nelda Ibe now leads the online votes, garnering 35 percent, alongside Miss Korea.
Nelda has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Tarlac State University and is currently a cadet pilot.
Before she flew to compete in Albania, Pres. Rodrigo Duterte wished her good luck in a video message.
Nelda has so far participated in talent shows, national costumes and parades.
I won Miss Globe Bikini 2nd Runner up tonight. Thank you, Lord! Preliminary Competition tomorrow.
— Nelda Ibe (@NeldaIbe) November 1, 2017
LABAN NATIN TO MGA KABABAYAN! #PilotBeautyQueen #TheMissGlobe #MissGlobe2017 pic.twitter.com/otXA9jnSPo
— Nelda Ibe (@NeldaIbe) November 1, 2017
Nelda Ibe Miss Globe Philippines! @NeldaIbe #themissglobe#missglobephilippines#pilotbeautyqueen#pilotlife#IBEselehet pic.twitter.com/Zgm89Npd0x
— Stephanie Paquiao (@TipaFlores) October 31, 2017
— Nelda Ibe (@NeldaIbe) October 30, 2017
#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/TJle9esoEV
— Nelda Ibe (@NeldaIbe) October 26, 2017
Will Nelda win big for The Philippines?
Ann Colis is the first to win Miss Globe for the Philippines in 2015. Last year, Nichole Marie Manalo placed third runner-up in the international pageant.
The coronation night for Miss Globe 2017 will be on November 3 in Albania.
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