Philippine pageantry faced unsettling turn of events with the mysterious disappearance of Miss Grand Philippines 2023 candidate, Catherine Camilon, which was first reported on October 15, 2023.
The Batangueña beauty was last seen on a CCTV footage taken inside a mall in Lemery, Batangas.
In the meantime, all connections with her family and friends had ceased.
Her disappearance became known after her mother, Rosa Camilon, and sister, Chin-chin Manguerra Camilon, posted about it on social media..
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Who is Catherine Camilton?
BIRTHDAY
Her full name is Catherine Manguerra Camilon, born on January 4, 1997, bearing the traits—hardworking and enterprising—associated with her zodiac sign, Capricorn.
HEIGHT
She stands approximately 5 feet and 6 inches tall.
HOMETOWN
Her family resides in Brgy. Rillo, Tuy Municipality, in the province of Batangas.
EDUCATION
She earned her Master of Arts in Education major in Educational Management (Non-thesis Program) degree from the Batangas State University Pablo Borbon Main Campus.
She completed her studies under the College of Teacher Education, graduating on November 25, 2021.
CAREERS
Licensed Professional Teacher
Catherine teaches English at the Tuy National High School.
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In 2021, she received the Best Brigada Eskwela Program Implementer certificate from Gawad Tanglaw, or Gawad Tagapuring mga Akademisyan ng Aninong Gumagalaw.
BEAUTY QUEEN
Catherine's entry to the pageant world commenced with her victory in the Binibining Batangas Quarantine contest in 2020, advocating for public service in light of the pandemic.
She continued to make her mark in the pageant world as a finalist in the Miss Fit Philippines 2022 competition, bannering the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle.
The pinnacle of her pageant career unfolded when she represented her hometown in the Miss Grand Philippines 2023 pageant on July 13, 2023, earning her national recognition.
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MODEL and TALENT
Beyond the stage, Catherine actively contributed as a model and talent for Balisong Channel, the first online broadcast in Batangas.
Her latest project with the channel was a seasonal video in 2021 titled Itutuloy Natin Ang Pasko, which is all about uplifting spirits and claiming Christmas amid the ongoing pandemic.
HOBBY
According to her pageant profile, she is an avid badminton player.
DISAPPEARANCE
The distressing revelation of Catherine's disappearance came through respective Facebook posts by her mother and sister.
Rosa's heartfelt plea on October 14, 2023, and Chin-Chin's desperate appeal to Catherine's workmates painted a grim picture of the unfolding situation.
Here's the mom's post (published as is). "Anak nsn ka?uwi na..," Rosa wrote in a grievous letter for her daughter.
"magbuhay kn ng cp para makausap kn nmin..mahal n mahal ka nmin....
"Dyos ko tulungan mopo kame makita na oh mkausap ang aming bunso wag nio po ciang pbbyaan..ilayo nio po cia sa kapahamakan..
"Panginoon wla po akong ibng hinihiling para sa knila kundi ang kaausan nila..ingatan nio po cia.."
Meanwhile, her sister Chin-Chin, asked for the public's help in identifying Catherine's whereabouts.
Chin-chin penned, "Baka po mababasa to ng kasama ni Catherine Camilon kagabi na ka work niya, hindi lang po namin alam kung sino, di po matandaan ang pangalan, pasabi naman po baka alam niyo po kung nasaan siya, kagabi pa po siya tumawag 8pm, kaninang umaga pa po naka off ang phone nya, hanggang ngayon at hindi din po nag oonline, palagi po sya nag aupdate sa amin, ngayon lang po talaga hindi."
The latest report on the case conveyed disturbing accounts from two witnesses who claimed to have seen the beauty queen in a bloodied state in a vacant parking lot.
Catherine's family members and fans continue to be hopeful of her safe return as it's been almost a month since she was reported missing.
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