Philippines is the Country of the Year 2015
It is no surprise that once again the Philippines is the Country of the Year in Grand Slam pageantry. In what could be called a “golden decade” for pageant-enthusiast Philippines, from 2010 on this southeast Asian nation has conquered 4 Grand Slam titles (Miss Supranational 2013, Miss World 2013, Miss International 2013 and now Miss Universe 2015), in addition to endless finalists, semi-finalists and special awards winners.
In 2015, the Philippines was the only country to have placed in all 5 Grand Slam events. Its best result, of course, was the so dreamed Miss Universe title, which came surrounded by controversy (and publicity!) after Miss Colombia had been mistakenly announced as the winner and the title had to be switched on live television, after the presenter confessed his confusion (and serious mistake).
But it was not all: Philippines had the 3rd runner-up in Miss Grand, semi-finalists in Miss World and Miss International, and a Miss Supranational quarter-finalist.
But where does such amazing performance comes from? A perfect and exotic ethnical blend, fervorous and fanatic fans and great preparation, certainly help. But there is something else that could explain it: competition. Yes, after a new organization took over the Miss World license in the Philippines, its candidates, in all Grand Slam contests, started performing considerably better.
