Forensic scientist wins beauty pageant


Free speech champion: Arnold was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International in ceremonies staged at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. — Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN

A FORENSIC scientist who believes that freedom of speech is a basic human right was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International at Smart Araneta Coliseum at Araneta City in Quezon City.

Filipino-Australian Hannah Arnold from Masbate received her crown from her predecessor, lawyer Bea Patricia Magtanong, at the culmination of the three-hour coronation ceremonies, which saw 34 ladies fighting for four crowns.

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