Recent picture of Miss Philippines: Maticar Balagtas
(promotional picture)
MARICAR BALAGTAS, 5'8 3/4"
Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2004:
MISS GLOBE INTERNATIONAL 2001
(IN TURKEY: beating over 50 candidates from around the world)
Best in National Costume, Miss Globe 2001 TOP 5 FINALIST, MODEL OF THE WORLD 2002
(in LEBANON: beating over 40 countries from around the world)
Best in Evening Gown, Model of the World
I am a very simple person, with a very simple life along with my humble beginnings with my beloved family in Bulacan. It is very easy for me to laugh, be contented and being happy. I'm also a very determined person, once I put myself on something nothing can stop me from pursuing it. I wish to pursue my dreams of being among the most beautiful women of the universe.
Friendship for me is very sacred. My friends know me as someone whom they could count on. I'll stand by them and even fight for them. For me, the most sublime of all beings are those who have genuine friends who love them and care for them. And the most wonderful things that has happened to me are having these people. That is why I treat my friends as if they are my second family - with utmost respect and love
