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(Eagle News)–The Palace on Monday, Dec. 9, said Gazini Ganados gave the country “pride and glory” despite her loss in the Miss Universe 2019 pageant held in Atlanta, USA. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Ganados did this by showcasingt “the unique beauty and talent of the Filipina.” Panelo said Ganados’ “experience in joining the prestigious beauty pageant should add further to her development as a beauty queen.” “The Palace lauds Miss Philippines […]
(Eagle News)–Miss South Africa is the new Miss Universe. Zozibini Tunzi received the crown from Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray from the Philippines in ceremonies in Atlanta. Tunzi was declared the winner after this answer: “The most important thing we should be teaching young girls today is leadership. It’s something that has been lacking in young girls and women for a very long time not because we don’t want to but because of what society […]
(Eagle News)–Gazini Ganados bowed out of this year’s Miss Universe early, after failing to make it to the top ten. During the question and answer portion to the 20 semifinalists, Ganados explained her advocacy for elderly care: “The world is aging and my grandparents raised me and I’ve worked in an organization that was supporting for elderly care. I learned then, I realized that there’s this stigma between ageism, poverty, exclusivity and invisibility. It is […]
By Jodi Bustos Eagle News Service The Philippines may bid for the hosting of the 2019 Miss Universe pageant as a way to reintroduce a newly rehabilitated Boracay to the world. Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo said it was President Rodrigo Duterte himself who raised the possibility in jest, after Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez asked how they would promote the island again after the six-month closure. “I know it’s pabiro, sabi niya ‘eh baka pwede natin […]
