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The Philippines' Christina Vanhefflin placed fourth runner-up in the Miss Intercontinental pageant. Mutya ng Pilipinas/Facebook

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769740378099INT2.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>The Philippines&#x27; Christina Vanhefflin placed fourth runner-up in the Miss Intercontinental pageant. Mutya ng Pilipinas/Facebook</div>The Philippines&#x27; Christina Vanhefflin delivered an impressive performance on the Miss Intercontinental stage, finishing fourth runner-up in the pageant.Varvara Yakovenko of Russia won the top crown in the competition held in Egypt on Thursday, January 29 (January 30 in the Philippines).Cuba settled for the first runner-up spot, followed by Thailand and Tanzania. Competing the runners-up are delegates from Ecuador (fifth runner-up) and Kenya (sixth runner-up).<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769740263636INT1.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Vanhefflin (leftmost) with the rest of the Top 7 of Miss Intercontinental. Mutya ng Pilipinas/Facebook</div>Vanhefflin went straight to the final round of Miss Intercontinental after winning the Power of Beauty special award.Mutya ng Pilipinas, which sent her as the country&#x27;s delegate, commended her dedication, grace, and brilliance on stage. &quot;From your inspiring advocacy to your unforgettable presence, you&#x27;ve shown the world the power of poise, confidence, and heart. Here&#x27;s to more milestones and victories ahead!&quot; it said.Vanfefflin was aiming for the Philippines&#x27; third Miss Intercontinental crown after Cindy Obeñita (2021) and Karen Gallman (2018).Both beauty queens were under Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc., which held the Miss Intercontinental franchise in the country from 2014 to 2022.<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/02/15/23/mutya-ng-pilipinas-acquires-miss-intercontinental-franchise">Mutya ng Pilipinas acquired the rights</a> to send delegates to the pageant in 2023.

The Philippines' Christina Vanhefflin delivered an impressive performance on the Miss Intercontinental stage, finishing fourth runner-up in the pageant.

The Philippines' Christina Vanhefflin delivered an impressive performance on the Miss Intercontinental stage, finishing fourth runner-up in the pageant.

PH's Christina Vanhefflin finishes 4th runner-up in Miss Intercontinental pageant

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PH's Christina Vanhefflin finishes 4th runner-up in Miss Intercontinental pageant

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Published January 30, 2026 10:33 AM PHT

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