Reissha Nicole Magadia, a 15-year-old student from East Manila and stands 5’9”was crowned 2014 Miss Teen Philippines in a glittery pageant at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.
Magadia, who studies at St. John’s Wort Montessori International School in Antipolo City, also received P2.6 million worth of prizes, including a college scholarship package and Sun Cellular products.
Other winners were Chiara Marie Ocampo, from Las Piñas City, first runner-up; Miss Teen Philippines-Luzon Abby Gael Angel, Olongapo City; Miss Teen Philippines-Visayas Jeri-Anna Henares, Bacolod City; and Miss Teen Philippines-Mindanao Victoria Leslie Ingram, Talisay City.
Magadia is the first Miss Teen Philippines in seven years.
She was also the recipient of the Sun Cellular People’s Choice Award after getting the most number of text votes in the competition.
With her victory, Magadia becomes the Department of Education youth ambassador tasked to promote the value of education among the youth nationwide.
Magadia will also represent the Philippines in several global youth conferences, including the Southeast Asian Youth Program and the National Youth Parliament.--Source: Manila Bulletin