Philippines—Heavy favorite Megan Lynne Young form Olongapo City bested 24 other aspirants in the 2013 Miss World Philippines pageant Sunday night at the Solaire Resort and Casino in Pasay City and took home the coveted title, P1 million worth of management contract from the pageant organizer, plus gifts and services from the contest’s sponsors. Young, 23, is a local television personality who first gained prominence as an “avenger” in the GMA 7 reality talent search “Starstruck.” She later moved to ABS-CBN where she scored hosting gigs and other acting projects. On her first foray in a nationwide pageant, Young also bagged the lion’s share of special awards—Best in Fashion Runway, Miss Sports by Fila, Miss Reducin, Miss Olay, Miss Laguna World, Miss Bold and Glamorous by Revlon, Miss Figlia and Miss Bench Body. Palawan native Janicel Lubina placed second and was proclaimed First Princess which comes with a P150,000 prize money. ...