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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 12 MIN

From Weeping to Becoming: Sit-down with Miss Universe Philippines Negros Occidental

from Proud Mangkasanon · host La Carlota City PIO

"I turned weeping into becoming. I turned my perseverance into power."The universe didn't just align; it spoke. On the very day her late mother would have celebrated a birthday, Alexandria Margarette Colmenares received the call that would change everything.On Jan. 9, 2026, we sat down with our city's Miss Universe Philippines Negros Occidental for an exclusive look at the heart behind the crown. From the Masskara stage in 2022 to sweeping the awards at the Pasalamat Festival, Alex has proven that her journey is fueled by more than just beauty—it is powered by the unwavering spirit of the Mangkasanons.As she prepares to face the "giants" of Manila, Cebu, and Davao on the national stage, she carries the pride of La Carlota City in every step. Join us as she shares her emotional journey of grief, gratitude, and the relentless drive to represent the province we love. (Interview by Kei Lopez)

"I turned weeping into becoming. I turned my perseverance into power."The universe didn't just align; it spoke. On the very day her late mother would have celebrated a birthday, Alexandria Margarette Colmenares received the call that would change everything.On Jan. 9, 2026, we sat down with our city's Miss Universe Philippines Negros Occidental for an exclusive look at the heart behind the crown. From the Masskara stage in 2022 to sweeping the awards at the Pasalamat Festival, Alex has proven that her journey is fueled by more than just beauty—it is powered by the unwavering spirit of the Mangkasanons.As she prepares to face the "giants" of Manila, Cebu, and Davao on the national stage, she carries the pride of La Carlota City in every step. Join us as she shares her emotional journey of grief, gratitude, and the relentless drive to represent the province we love. (Interview by Kei Lopez)

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