Beauty queens Bea Santiago and Mutya Datul bond on this beautiful Masbate beach

Beauty queens Bea Santiago and Mutya Datul have remained close friends since their Binibining Pilinas days, and this was apparent during their trip to Masbate.

Bea and Mutya took time out of their busy schedules to take in the breathtaking beauty of the Buntod Marine Sanctuary, which is famed for having one of the most resilient coral reef areas in the country.

Calling themselves #bootyfriends, Bea also wrote a touching message for Mutya, who recently celebrated her birthday.

"Friends since 2012? the only girl I know who can eat more than me and still skinnier than me! Belated happy birthday" Bea said. —JST, GMA News