Here, is some good news for Miss Philippines Ariella Arida suitors. The beauty queen has confessed that once she is done with her commitments towards Miss Universe 2013 contest, dating would be on the top of her list.

Arida told Christine Denny of Philippine Entertainment Portal, "I'm open to dating, but I'm still not ready for a commitment right now, since my focus is the competition".

Arida is one of the top choices for this year's Miss Universe crown. She is undergoing rigorous training to improve her communication skills as well as she is following a thorough routine to shape her body and personality.

"I've never been this hard-working in my entire life because I used to be a just an average person. I don't usually work hard because I feel more depressed if I know that I pay more attention to it and then I fail. But now, with this pageant, this is really the time when I really worked hard physically, emotionally," said Arida to Rappler.com.

Born on November 20, 1988, Ariella is a chemistry graduate and a sports enthusiast. She has a special liking for outdoor activities and believes in achieving a right balance in life. Ariella has previously participated in the Miss Philippines Earth, 2012 contest.

In the last three years, Philippines delegates to Miss Universe contest have managed to bag a place in the Top 5. Venus Raj was placed fourth in the year 2010 and Shamcey Supsup finished as a third runner up in 2011. Last year hopes for the coveted crown were pinned to Janine Tugonon however; she was placed second to Miss USA Olivia Culpo.

Ariella Arida has some big boots to fill in and it is expected that she would be first the choice of the pageant judges especially after Megan Young's befitting win at the Miss World 2013 pageant.