PHOTOS: Miss World Philippines coronation night

Miss World Philippines with her four princesses

The first ever Miss World Philippines has been crowned. She is Gwendolyn Ruais, a Filipina who grew up in France but is as proud of her Pinoy heritage. Check out the report by Philippine Daily Inquirer's Armin Adina about the pageant. We were at the event together. I'll write my own take on the event a little later. For now, enjoy these photos and read Armin's article here.

The stage at the Plenary Hall

The 25 semifinalists with Miss World 2010 Alexandria Mills

The photographers from different media outfits

The judges

Evening gown competition

Aj Tabaldo sings "Rolling in the deep" and "Moves like Jagger"

Swimsuit competition

Gwen Ruias wins Best in Swimsuit

The Top 5 finalists

Gwen Ruias sits for the first time in her throne

Gwen receives the crown from Miss World

Cory Quirino and host Dingdong Dantes

First walk as Miss World Philippines 2011

Myself with Miss World 2010 Alexandria Mills

With Cory Quirino, the organizer of this year's Miss World Philippines 2011

Miss World 2010 chats with the princesses