Ah, the enchanting world of beauty pageants, where expectations and reality do a fancy tango, and Filipinos lead the way in the dance of delusion.

It’s a time-honored tradition to rally behind your candidate, even if it means emptying your pockets to secure them a spot in the semifinals. Who cares about mundane things like rent or groceries when you can cast a vote for the crown, right?

Expectations run wild, with supporters passionately believing that their chosen one is destined for international glory. They don’t just want their candidate to win; they fully expect them to rewrite the laws of physics, charm the universe, and bring back the crown on a golden chariot.

But, as reality smirks from the sidelines, the inevitable truth emerges. Not everyone can be a winner. Beauty is subjective, and the universe’s tiara doesn’t always land on the most popular head.

So, while Filipinos may dream big, they’d do well to remember that the gap between expectation and reality is often as wide as the Atlantic Ocean. But hey, who needs reality when you’ve got your beauty queen daydreams?

We know Filipinos take beauty pageants and their queens very seriously. They have come to expect their candidates to take home the crown or at the very least, place in the top 5 or the semifinals.

But in the real world, we win some, we lose some.

In the interest of public service, we present our readers the 2023 Miss Philippines scoreboard, which we promise to update as developments happen.

You’re welcomeQ