Minty Fresh wearing her 'MINokawa' gown by Santi Obcena (Photo: Minty Fresh/Instagram)
Cover Minty Fresh wearing her 'MINokawa' gown by Santi Obcena (Photo: Minty Fresh/Instagram)
Five episodes in and our queens continue to serve us dumbfounding ensembles. In this write-up, we list our favourite looks! Did your faves make it? Check our list below:

1. Episode One: Minty Fresh in 'Ter-No, She Bettah Don't!'

In episode one, Minty Fresh eagerly started her game with a Minokawa-inspired gown by Santi Obcena. In Philippine mythology, a Minokawa is a giant, dragon-like bird which is believed to swallow the sun and cause eclipses. "In my view, in this competition, the spotlight is mine and darkness is for everyone else," Minty said.

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2. Episode One: Eva Le Queen in 'Ter-No, She Bettah Don't!'

Eve Le Queen never fails to grace the stage with luxury and elegance; this is especially evident in episode one when she presented her blue wig and green Filipiniana-inspired gown by Ehrran Montoya. In her Instagram post, Eve reveals that the whole outfit was inspired by Lady Tremaine (2015), Cinderella's stepmother.

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3. Episode Two: Minty Fresh in 'Sagalamazon'

Episode two was a compelling follow-up to Drag Race Philippines' pilot program. Here, the queens were tasked to patch together pieces of fabric and petals to achieve a "Sagalamazon" look. In the Philippines, a Sagala is a maiden taking part in the Santacruzan pageant on the last day of the Flores de Mayo festival.

For her Sagalamazon look, Minty covered herself with a piece of auburn fabric and two baskets of flowers. "I was able to achieve what I wanted. Asymmetrical, very fresh, and fashionable," Minty discloses. 

4. Episode Three: Precious Paula Nicole in 'Shake, Rattle, and Rampa'

The third runway challenge had the audience at the end of their seats. Titled Shake, Rattle, and Rampa, the queens appeared in their Halloween costumes that are both campy and fashionable. 

Precious Paula Nicole, for her part, started her runway show with a very pregnant stomach; she later give birth to three Tiyanaks (monster babies) whose presence left the judges in total shock. 

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The queen revealed that the pregnant woman meant to represent her ailing mother, while the three babies embody her and her two other siblings. "One reason why I didn't see her before she died—was because I was working for my needs," she recalled on stage. "This is why I made this concept. This is for her."

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5. Episode Four: Marina Summers in 'Perlas ng Silanganan'

When we think of Marina Summers, we think of the glimmering Philippine shores, the fine sand, crystal clear beaches, and whatnot. In runway challenge number four, the queens were asked to wear something that embodies the country's precious pearls. 

Marina stepped onto the runway donning a beaded dress with a dress train that resembles the shades of the ocean. "This dress was filled with love and back pain. From online meetings, discussions and revisions with Kian Pascual, to the endless beading work with Clark Platino, this dress took a month to finish," the queen said in an Instagram post.

6. Episode Five: Viñas DeLuxe 'Pink Pak Boom!'

Viñas DeLuxe's outfit may not be the judges' favourite in the fifth runway challenge 'Pink Pak Boom,' but it was received well by her fans online. The queen wore a pink swimsuit and kimono robe that made her look as if she was preparing for one glamorous event. Viñas made the whole look a bit more theatrical as she wore a wig full of curlers and a pink facemask.

7. Episode Five: Marina Summers 'Pink Pak Boom!'

Marina joins Viñas in our top runway looks for episode six. On the runway, she revealed a dress that perfectly captured the essence of London-based fashion designer Richard Quinn. 

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