MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – Just as Filipinos thought that their grand slam in winning 2015 international beauty pageants had ended with the crowning of Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach as the new Miss Universe last week, yet another Filipina, Leren Mae Bautista was crowned Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2015 on News Year’s Eve in Malaysia.

This latest crown gives the Philippines a total of 6 international beauty titles in 2015.

Others crowned were Lorraine Maniego Colis as Miss Globe, Angelia Ong as Miss Earth, Cindy Madumma as Miss Scuba International, and Trixie Maristela as Miss International Queen (the largest transgender beauty pageant in the world).

Indeed, Filipina beauty queens are cursed, but in a good way!

Congratulations, ladies!