Pageant contestants, shoe collectors and pageant fans were treated to six days of celebration during Jojo Bragais’ 12th Anniversary Sale at the Bragais Flagship Store at 42 Scout Borromeo street in Quezon City.
Pageant personalities were present during the packed daily events which included meet and greet sessions. It was indeed a great time to reconnect with these well loved flag bearers of the country. Featured pageant kings and queens were CJ Opiaza (Miss Grand International 2024)Ahtisa Manalo (Miss Universe-Philippines 2025), Dia Mate (Reina Hispanoamericana 2025), Winwyn Marquez (Reina Hispanoamericana 2017/ Miss Universe Philippines 2025 1st runner-up), Krishnah Gravidez (Miss World-Asia 2025), Tarah Valencia (Miss Supranational 2025 3rd runner up), Chelsea Fernandez (The Miss Philippines- Cosmo 2025), Katrina Llegado (Miss Supranational-Philippines 2025), Dr. Gabbi Carballo (Miss Eco-International 2025), Anne Patricia Lorenzo (Miss International Queen-Philippines 2025)Jordan San Juan(Manhunt International 2025 3rd runner-up),Kenneth Cabungcal(Mister Supranational 2025 4th runner-up), Jether Palomo (Mister Pilipinas-Global 2025), Kitt Cortez (Mister Pilipinas Eco-International 2025), Kirk Bondad (Mister Pilipinas International 2025)and Kanneth Marcelino (Mister Pilipinas Eco-International 2025)., Aian Abad Santos (Misters of Filipinas 2024). Two handsome foreign winners were also featured during the event: Sergio Azuaga of Venezuela (Man of the World 2024) and Spain’s Juul Messiaen (Man of the World 2025.
Jojo Bragais is a Filipino designer who is known for his uncompromising pageant shoes that masterfully combine style, power, and comfort. Initially, Jojo was a nurse but had a creative curiosity in shoes. So, he ventured into the industry only as a hobby. In fact, he opened his humble factory with only two assistants to help him out and by only offering made-to-order daily shoes.
It was in late 2013 when Jojo finally realized that the shoe business is his purpose. It all but took a client who genuinely thanked him for her daughter’s special made-to-order shoes. At this point, he understood that he liked crafting shoes for a special purpose.
Months after, he sponsored a friend in a beauty pageant. From there, a national organization recognized his creative artisanry. And shortly after, the universe noticed. To date, he has conquered the international scene with his passion and hard work. In fact, he is the only Filipino shoe designer that made it to the big leagues, even going as far as being the official sponsor of the 69th Miss Universe pageant.
PRIDE & PULCHRITUDE 