ROAD TO MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES 2023

Christine Juliane Opiaza: The beauty of our national gem mirrors the beauty of our country - it’s richness and its people. A remembrance and a representation cultivating our identity. This speaks for the importance of preserving our natural resources and nurturing the process of how magnificently these gems were created for the present and future generations.

Christine Juliane Opiaza: 
"Miss Universe Philippines - Zambales’ National Costume"
Designed by the legendary @edwinuy, this costume is inspired by Lakapati - the goddess of agriculture, fertility and harvest of the Tagalog region. The costume exhibits the beauty and physique of the wearer while showcasing the elements of harvests like grains, carabao horns, and "lusong" or mortar. The color green symbolizes fertility and abundance, while the color gold represents prosperity and royalty.
With a head set high, I am proudly carrying each and every Filipino farmers and all the people behind the agricultural sector of our country with me. This is a call for the youth as well to give appreciation and value to our agriculture as it is a necessary factor for us to have a sustainable life. Tara, magtanim at mag-ani tayo!