A round of applause for Renee Isabella “Bella” A. Dela Cruz for being crowned Miss Philippines – Australia 2023 and Charity Queen Australia 2023! Bella is one of the exceptional Youth Leaders in the Diaspora (YouLeaD) delegates from the “Hello Philippines Youth Tour”, a collaborative immersion of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) and Philippine Australian Sports and Culture (PASC) for Filipino-Australian youth overseas that has the common goal of providing them with opportunities to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Philippines’ rich cultural heritage while promoting the local tourism industry.