Kisses Delavin shares most memorable experience in joining beauty pageants

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Beauty queen and actress Kisses Delavin has revealed her most favorite part in joining beauty pageants during her latest interview with King of Talk Boy Abunda.

"Tito Boy, my most favorite part is the start, because for example, every time that I decide to join, it's always the last minute," she said.

"In Miss Masbate, I was in La Salle, I had to talk to my teachers, 'I need to do this, it's tomorrow.' I had to fly there."

She continued,"Yung Miss Kaogma naman, I just turned 17. So pwede na, 17 ang minimum sa Miss Kaogma, it's in CamSur."

"I told my mom, 'Mom, I need to join, it's in Cam Sur, let's go.' So, fly agad sa CamSur. Sabi ni mommy,'Panalunin mo huh, mahal yung ticket'", she said in jest.

Kisses, 22, also shared in the interview that when she joined PBB it was also a last minute decision.

"PBB, Tito Boy, yung last na audition was in Legaspi. So, nakita ko po yung infographics. May last audition sa PBB, 'Oh! I need to try!' So lipad na naman ako papuntang Legaspi to join."

Sharing her lessons for those experiences, she said, "Jumping in before you're ready. In Miss Masbate and Miss Kaogma I think also in PBB, I always think 'Oh I should give myself like three more years' but where is that belief coming from? I think it's the negativity that I'm not yet good enough. I'm too young."

"But once you eradicate that thought and just soldier on it's such a brave feeling that rushes to you. Parang it's so empowering."

Kirsten Danielle "Kisses" Delavin rose to fame when she joined Pinoy Big Brother in 2016. She placed second.

Delavin is continuing her pageant dream as she is one of the official Top 30 candidates of Miss Universe Philippines 2021. 

Kisses Delavin poses for photos with her parents after winning Miss Kaogma 2016.

She is not new in the pageantry world. She was Miss Teen Campus first runner-up during her high school. She was crowned Miss Teen Masbate in 2013. In 2016, she won Miss Masbate 2016 and Miss Kaogma.

Miss Universe Philippines 2021 finale will be on September 25.

Rabiya Mateo of Iloilo City is the reigning Miss Universe Philippines.

Beauty queen mom vows to help Isko Moreno's projects and advocacies in Manila

Mrs. Manila Philippines Universe 2021 Christine Escalante and Mayor Isko Moreno.

Christine Escalante, Manila's bet to Mrs. Universe Philippines 2021 pageant has been fully supportive of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno's various socio-civic projects and activities in the city.

She shared this during the virtual press conference on Friday, September 10.

"My advocacy is actually in support with our City Mayor Isko Moreno to give home to the homeless into re-energize Manila which is rich in culture, heritage and arts. Appreciating its history by cleaning dirty walls, we're serving its heritage, constructing infrastructures to become the first rich tourist destination offering more business and job opportunities," she said during the press conference.

Mrs. Manila Philippines Universe 2021 Christine Escalante answers questions during the virtual press conference on Friday, September 10.

Her advocacy slogan is "Pag may turismo , may negosyo, may trabaho, walang gutom at may kapayapaan."

Aside from her advocacy in promoting Manila, she is also helping the less privileged in Tondo.

"With the help of public officials and private individuals, we're currently helping those street children specially in Tondo, Manila. Each and every town, we have a schedule for visit to give out relief goods. One of my charity institutions that I'm currently helping since I was 16 years old is the Hospicio de San Jose. We're helping the elders there and abandon children. Since I was 16, that's my charity up until now," she added.

Escalante, 33, is a proud mother of three children. She is a freelance commercial model and part time movie actress. 

She owns a BPO company called Custech Contact Center Philippines and GHVR Trading and Construction, a construction company.

She is the Vice-President of Wanita Filipina that aims to empower women in the country.

As the President of League of Empowered Women in the country, she helps domestic women by giving them support whether emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually.

She was officially designated as the Lady Queen of World-Class Excellence Awards (WCEA), an international organization of like-minded professionals advocating sustainable projects for disenfranchised children, PWDs, and the elderly.

Escalante is competing against 17 other empowered women for the inaugural Mrs. Universe Philippines pageant.

The pageant's final was scheduled on September 10 but due to heightened restriction in Metro Manila, it was cancelled and tentatively moved to September 24 at Okada Manila.

Three titles will be given - Mrs. Universe Philippines, Mrs. Pacific Continental and Mrs. North Pacific Asia. The winners will represent the country in Mrs. Universe 2021 pageant in South Korea in November.

To ensure safety of the delegates and production staff, Miss Earth 2021 goes virtual on November 21

Miss Earth 2020 Lindsey Marie Coffey

For two years in a row, Miss Earth pageant will be held virtually again this year.

In the latest communication sent to all National Directors, Carousel Production announced that the pageant will push through online.

"In keeping with our environment cause, the management had decided to go for another virtual pageant this year. With the ongoing progression of the virus, we do not think that it will ease down any time soon and as we mentioned before, it will not stop us from moving forward with our campaign," wrote Carousel Productions.

The organizer of the pageant added that they will prioritize the safety of delegates and the staff.

“The safety of the delegates, the production staff, and the public is still paramount for the organization, and will not, in any way, put anyone involved with the event at risk."

The tentative date of the finals is November 21.

The leaked communication has been posted on Facebook through pageant page India's Next International Beauty Queen on Thursday, September 9.

Leaked email communication sent to Miss Earth National Directors

Entertainment News Portal has asked one of the National Directors and confirmed that the email announcement is indeed true.

"Yes it is unfortunately," our source said.

The reigning Miss Earth is Lindsey Marie Coffey of USA.

Naelah Alshorbaji will represent the Philippines in the virtual finale of Miss Earth 2021 pageant.

LIST: Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Top 30

Here are the final Top 30 candidates of Miss Universe Philippines 2021. One of these phenomenal women will have the chance to compete in Miss Universe 2021 pageant in Israel.

Twenty-seven girls were selected by the judges based on the performance from previous challenges (without considering fan vote). Completing the Top 30 are the delegates who garnered the three highest votes on the Miss Universe PH app from August 22 to August 31.

In order of announcement:

1. Grace Charmaine Banua Vendiola, Negros Oriental
2. Vincy Labadan Vacalares, Cagayan De Oro City
3. Noelyn Rose Mabuhay Campos, Antique
4. Rousanne Marie Bernos, San Juan City
5. Maria Corazon Abalos, Mandaluyong
6. Janela Joy Cuaton, Albay
7. Khesha Ramachandran, Iloilo City
8. Maria Ingrid Teresita Santamaria, Parañaque
9. Izabella Jasmine Umali, Manila
10. Maureen Christa Wroblewitz, Pangasinan*
11. Princess Kristha Singh, Pasig
12. Jedidah Hefervez Korinhona, Davao del Sur
13. Jan Louise Abejero, Reina Mercedes, Isabela
14. Leren Mae Bautista, Laguna
15. Jane Nicole Miñano, Romblon
16. Krizzaleen Mae Valencia, Davao Occidental
17. Michelle Angela Navarro Okol, Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte
18. Megan Julia Roa Digal, Bukidnon
19. Beatrice Luigi Gomez, Cebu City
20. Kirsten Danielle Delavin, Masbate*
21. Victoria Velasquez Vincent, Cavite
22. Chella Grace Falconer, Misamis Oriental
23. Joanna Marie Rabe, Zambales
24. Katrina Dimaranan, Taguig
25. Christelle Abello, Aklan
26. Mirjan Hipolito, Angeles City
27. Ybonne Ortega, Davao City
28. Isabelle Delos Santos, Makati
29. Simone Nadine Bornilla, Marinduque
30. Steffi Rose Aberasturi, Cebu Province*

* Fan vote

Hannah Arnold reacts to the cancellation of Miss International pageant: "I was upset and in shock"

News broke yesterday regarding the cancellation of Miss International pageant scheduled to be held in Japan this November.

Bb. Pilipinas International 2021 and the PH representative to the said pageant, Hannah Arnold, has react to the postponement.

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She wrote on Instagram: "I have to admit that yesterday I was upset and in shock with the news of the 2021 edition of Miss International being cancelled (sad face)."

She however understand the decision of the organization.

"However waking up today and discussing it with my loved ones, BPCI and my MI sisters from all around the world, we realised it’s in the best interest of the org. to keep us safe at this time."

"I will definitely use this reign to grow more, focus on my advocacy work and most importantly pursue the goal of 'cheering all women'."

"Let’s remind ourselves that a new month means a new beginning, a new mindset and a new result."

In a statement issued by 𝐀𝐤𝐞𝐦𝐢 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐚 (Chairperson International Cultural Association) on social media yesterday, the pageant has been cancelled due to health and safety issues.

The next edition, dubbed the 60th Miss International, will instead be held in the fall of 2022.

Phuket,Thailand to host Miss Grand International 2021 pageant in December

Thailand will host again the Miss Grand International 2021 pageant on December 4th.

This time it will be held in Phuket, a southern province in Thailand.

The announcement was made through a promotional video posted by the organization on social media today.

"MGI2021 | See you in P H U K E T 🏝," the post wrote.

"It's Time! We'll rise again be ready for MGI2021," they added.

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Establish in 2013, this is the 5th time that Thailand is hosting the pageant dedicated in stopping the war and violence.

The reigning Miss Grand International titleholder is Abena Appiah from the USA. She was crowned last March 27, 2021. Samantha Bernardo of the Philippines was crowned first runner-up.

 

Bernardo expressed her excitement for the upcoming pageant. The last year's Top 5 winners are expected to attend the coronation night happening later this year.

She wrote on Instagram, "@missgrandinternational 2021 👸🏻Here we come! ✨ Are you ready? 🌍."

 

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The Philippines will be represented by Samantha Panlilio.

60th Miss International pageant canceled anew; rescheduled to fall of 2022

Miss International 2019 Sireethorn Leearamwat of Thailand and Bb. Pilipinas International 2021 Hannah Arnold.

The Miss International 2021 competition that was scheduled to be held this November in Japan has been cancelled officially.

In a statement issued by 𝐀𝐤𝐞𝐦𝐢 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐚 (Chairperson International Cultural Association) on social media today, the pageant has been cancelled due to health and safety issues.

Here is the full statement:

Thank you for your continued support of the Miss International Beauty Pageant.

Taking into consideration the health and safety issues, as well as the ongoing global impact caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic, we have come to a conclusion to cancel this year’s Miss International 2021 pageant, which was originally scheduled to be held this fall.

We would like to express our deepest regret especially to the participants from all over the world, and to all those who have been supporting our event every year. We humbly ask for your understanding in light of this unusual circumstance which is beyond our control.

The next edition, dubbed as the 60th Miss International Beauty Pageant, is scheduled to be held in the fall of 2022. Details of which will be announced in due time.

Rest assured that through our slogan “Cheer All Women” we are still committed on pursuing our goal of supporting all women, and continuing with the legacy of this beauty pageant, which is to promote “friendship and goodwill with other countries in the world” and the “realization of world peace through international exchange”.

We sincerely hope for your continued support and cooperation.

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The next edition, dubbed the 60th Miss International, will instead be held in the fall of 2022. 

The Philippines will be represented by Hannah Arnold, 25, of Masbate City.

This is not the first time that the organization decided to cancel the pageant. Miss International first announced the cancellation of its pageant for 2020, due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic last June 12, 2020.

The reigning Miss International is Sireethorn Leearamwat of Thailand. Crowned on November 12, 2019, she is now the longest reigning Miss International titleholder.

PH franchise of Miss International Queen attracts more than 200 applicants; announces coronation date

From left to right: Patricia Montecarlo, Jing Lumaban, Michelle Montecarlo, Andrea Justine Aliman and Christina Dandan.

 

For the first time in Philippine pageant history, the international headquarter of Miss International Queen in Thailand has granted franchise to hold a national pageant that will represent the country in the annual Miss International Queen pageant in Pattaya, Thailand.

Establish in 2004, the Miss International Queen (MIQ) pageant is the largest beauty pageant for transwomen around the world.

The franchise has been granted to Michelle Montecarlo, a pageant's alumna. She competed in Miss International Queen 2012 alongside Kevin Balot. She is now the Miss International Queen Philippines (MIQPH) CEO and National Director.

Michelle Montecarlo, MIQPH CEO and National Director.

A press launch was held Saturday, August 28 at AQUILA Crystal Palace Tagaytay Events Place to formally introduced the plans of the first ever staging of Miss International Queen Philippines pageant.

The event was also attended by other members of MIQPH Executive Committee: Jing Lumaban (Honoray Advisor and Producer), Andrea Justine Aliman (Talent Development and Image Branding Chair) and Roderic Dela Cruz (Creative Director).

Jing Lumaban, MIQPH Honoray Advisor and Producer.

Also present were Miss International Queen alumni Maria Christina Dandan (2004) and Patricia Montecarlo (2006).

MIQPH has the exclusive license to send Philippines representative to the said international pageant exclusive for transwomen.

Andrea Justine Aliman MIQPH Talent Development and Image Branding Chair

In past years, the contestants were directly contacting the organizers of MIQ to join the pageant.

Aside from organizing national pageant, the organization has the purpose of promoting local tourism by publicizing important tourist attractions.

"Our aim here in MIQ and MIQPH as well is not like puro advocacy. Hindi lang puro din pag-aaral. So we want to take part in equating 'yung mga hinanaing natin with the equivalent actions that we have to undertake," National Director Michelle Montecarlo said as she shared the purpose of the organization.

MIQPH is a duly registered company in the Philippines. They are recently registered in the Securities Exchange Commission.

"This is the reason why we are making this a nationwide pageant kasi gusto natin eh promote ang buong sangkapuluan ng Pilipinas. We want to show the world and everyone that Philippine archipelago has many tourist spots to share," she added.

As of yesterday, August 28, the contest has already received 224 applications. 

The applicants will be narrowed down to twenty-five (25) official candidates and will compete in the first ever MIQPH pageant.

The pre-pageant will happened on November 18, 2021. The coronation night will be on November 28, 2021

The Miss International Queen Philippines 2021 will receive Php300,000 cash and will be wearing the official crown from God Diamonds Chawalit.

There will be two runners-up that will receive Php100,000 (first runner-up) and Php50,000 (runner-up) cash in prize.

Due to ECQ and MECQ restrictions, MIQPH is extending the deadline of submission of application to August 31 at 3:00PM.

To join, kindly download and fill-out the application form here.

BE PART OF THE HISTORY.

Who is Heaven Peñaflorida? Nine facts about Mrs. Universe Philippines Makati City

Representing Makati City, Heaven Peñaflorida is one of the contestants of the inaugural Mrs. Universe Philippines pageant. She is 33 years old, a single mom of two children and a businesswoman. It seems that she has the best of everything but before achieving her comfortable life, she met challenges along the way and came out very strong and empowered woman as she is now. 

Mrs. Universe Philippines 2021 coronation night is tentatively set on September 10, 2021 at Okada Manila. Three main titles will be given namely Mrs. Universe Philippines, Mrs. Pacific Continental and Mrs. North Pacific Asia. The winners will represent the country in Mrs. Universe 2021 pageant in South Korea.

The Mass Communication graduate of Adamson University has been very busy preparing for the upcoming pre-pageant activities despite the implemented strict lockdown in Metro Manila. She is trying to maintain her figure by monitoring her food intake and regular exercise. She has regular facials to maintain her youthful glow. She has also been training her pasarela and Q&A skills with her mentors.

Heaven Peñaflorida answers questions from the media during the press conference.

Heaven met some of the pageant bloggers in a press conference held Saturday, August 28 at Salugan Resort in Dasmariñas Cavite.

Here are nine facts you kneed to know about the beauty queen mom.

1. Her original name is Leni

She was called 'Heaven' by her classmates during her fifth grade. She loved that name and since then she used it as a screen name when she was modelling. It became her nickname that she decided to legally changed her real name from Leni.

"My friends would teased me. My mother got my name from Leni Santos, a former celebrity and my mom's idol," she shared to the press.

2. She was legally adopted

She grew up in San Pedro, Laguna. Her adoptive father died after she graduated high school. Meanwhile, her adoptive mother passed away recently. Despite of that, they took care of her as her own daughter.

She was adopted when she was just a baby. Her biological mom is Filipina and her biological father is Japanese.

3. A newbie in pageantry

Standing 5'6", this is her first time joining a pageant. Her first job was as an extra on TV and part time model.

"I never joined any pageant before because I was so busy struggling with our own lives as a breadwinner of the family. I had no chance to do the things I would love. This is the right time for me to do the right things like pageant."

4. Aims to inspire women

Heaven is indeed an inspiration. As a family breadwinner, she started working at the age of 16. Her first formal job was as a call center agent at the age of 17. At 19, she became a flight attendant. She also worked as a tour guide, real estate broker, manager, executive assistant. At age 30, she owns a boutique shop in Makati City called Affniqchic.

"Mrs. Universe Philippines advocacy is really about empowering women and then influence the children of tomorrow, so it's very aligned with my advocacy since what I'm really doing right now is trying to inspire women specially those who had been through tough times. That despite of all the challenges, you just have to face them. You just have to be strong enough so you can be an inspiration to others."

5. Dream to become a beauty queen

It was her childhood dream to become a beauty queen. She was not able to fulfill this during her younger days since she was busy supporting her family as a breadwinner. And now that she has the means and time, she is not letting this dream go to waste.

"I think most of women they dreamed of being a beauty queen, right? It's my first time joining a pageant and I want to inspire others. I've been through time times wherein no one listened, no one cared and no one dared to help me out. I wanted to be someone who would be there listen to someone like me who has been through tough times but you know I was able to survive."

She added, "Now I have the means to join. Let's be honest. Pageant is you have to spend some money also - for your entourage, gowns. Before I don't really have the means.

6. Simple life growing up

She was not born and raised to a rich family. Thus, she had to struggle to survive. She remembered eating makopa fruit as daily food for their family.

She recalled, "I have to support my own studies. I have to think where would I get the money to pay for our house rentals. I even had the experience of just eating makopa for our daily food. I've been through tough times. Despite all the challenges, I came out very strong and empowered woman".

7. Chill and cool mom

She is a mother of two adorable sons aged 11 and 9 years old. She described herself as a chill and cool mom.

"I don't really try to stop them. I just have to support them on what they want to do. I think I copied it from my mom because my mom is very supportive on what I want to do. She's just there for me. So I'm gonna do that to my kid also. I'll be the same way."

Asked on what is the best thing about motherhood. She answered, "it's about caring and loving."

"Since I only had my mom with me, it's the best thing that I can give inspiration and love to my two kids," she added.

She is not married to the father of her children but she maintains her good relationship with him. She is now in a relationship.

8. Certified fur-parent

She is a pet owner of two Pomeranian dogs which she treats as her own kids named COVID and 19. She got them during the pandemic.

9. Received cash from a stranger in a bus

Strangely, she received Php5,000 from a complete stranger in a bus while traveling from Makati to San Pedro Laguna.

"When I was 17 years old and that time I have no permanent job. I just talked to him. We're just beside together in a bus. I told him my situation that we're not eating anymore, I don't have money to pursue my studies, we don't have electricity for the past eight months. You know he pitied me and he helped me despite of us being strangers. What he told me was, 'I have a daughter and I don't want my daughter to feel the same way'. He told me to pay it forward." 

Unfortunately she forgot the name of the good samaritan and hopes to meet him someday.

She used that money to get her requirements to work as a call center agent. 

"If I see him again, I'll be super thankful and I will tell him I will pay it forward the way you did it to me. So right now since I'm more capable, I'm trying to help more people in small ways that I can," she said.

You can support her by casting your votes daily. Voting will end on September 2, 2021 at 12 noon.

HOW TO VOTE 

1. Like Mrs. Universe Philippines Facebook page. 
2. Vote here.
3. Click Heaven Penaflorida.
4. Choose a Package and VOTE.

Binibining Pilipinas takes the social media crown

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QUEZON CITY, Philippines - More than a month after the grand coronation night of Binibining Pilipinas 2021, the country's most prestigious beauty pageant continues to excite netizens with its activities to look forward to.

Binibining Pilipinas officially breached the million mark on Facebook as of August 23, and has now reached 1.3 million followers.

With the pageant's increase in online content this year with exciting offers for netizens, other platforms also continue to increase in traction. Binibining Pilipinas Instagram page reached 246,000 followers, Twitter page has more than 56,000 followers, YouTube channel has more than 90,000 subscribers, and the newly-created TikTok page has more than 36,000 followers.

"In a time when pageantry has evolved and modernized, we want to give the pageant community the best that Binibining Pilipinas can offer. We keep up with the times by delivering quality entertainment, yet remaining to give voice to our Binibinis and talk about current issues, digitally," according to Irene Jose, Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) board member.

Binibining Pilipinas continues to post recaps of this year's first-of-its-kind live coronation telecast, and the latest updates from the Binibini queens -- from their photoshoots and media guestings, charity works, advocacy campaigns, activities with sponsors, and preparations for upcoming international pageants.

Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental Cinderella Obenita will compete in Egypt on October 29, while Binibining Pilipinas Globe Maureen Montagne will compete in Albania on November 5. Binibining Pilipinas International Hannah Arnold and Binibining Pilipinas Grand International Samantha Panlilio will take part in their respective pageants before the end of the year. 

Entrepreneur and restaurateur vies for Mrs. Philippines 2021 pageant

The Province of Rizal is represented by an exceptional and empowered Filipina who is set to participate in the upcoming Mrs. Universe Philippines 2021 pageant.

Michelle Lucas or Mich as called by her closest friends is a 43-year old mom to her three children.

Being a single mom is not a hindrance in achieving success in life.

She is an entrepreneur, chef, restaurateur and an interior designer. She is also a business coach to micro and small enterprises.

She is the Secretary of Employers Confederation of the Philippines (Calabarzon Chapter), President of ECOP Rizal and a mentor in Go Negosyo.

She studied at Assumption Antipolo, University of the Philippines-Diliman and Center for Culinary Arts.

The businesswoman advocates in empowering the Filipino youth and women through entrepreneurship.

She is supporting four charity institutions - Cribs, Kanlungan ni Maria, Local Council of Women and Children's Homes.

"Since I was a child, I've always wanted to help other people probably because I did not grow up being rich. I did not came from a rich family but I was able to learn a lot of things from the rich side of my family. It was more about working together and doing things not for yourself but for other people," Michelle told the media on why she chose those charities during the virtual press conference held Monday, August 23.

Virtual press conference of Mrs. Rizal Michelle Lucas

"Women are very close to my heart because I am a woman. I know how was it like and the struggles are specially being a mom. And then children, I know for a fact that without these children our future may not be dying to hold. I wanna be of help to these children specially those who are developing. If their parents are not capable of supporting them, we are doing what we can to give them developmental training as well," she added.

It was her dream to have a foundation when she reaches 40 years old.

 

"I've written that in my life plans and I said, this is the last thing I need to establish in my life. I need a foundation for abused women and abandon children. I reached 43 and then I was not able to have that opportunity to establish my own and then when I saw the pageant, I found out that the advocacy of the pageant is more about women and children by inspiring them and empowering them. I don't need to set-up my own pageant. I can just work with this organization and be part of the group that is already doing the things that I like to do," Michelle told the press on why she joined the pageant for married women.

Mrs. Universe Philippines 2021 Pageant

Michelle will compete with other 17 married women in the upcoming Mrs. Universe Philippines 2021 coronation night tentatively set on September 10, 2021 at Okada Manila. Three main titles will be given namely Mrs. Universe Philippines, Mrs. Pacific Continental and Mrs. North Pacific Asia. 

The winners will represent the country in Mrs. Universe 2021 pageant in South Korea.

You can support her journey by voting. Check out the details below.

Cagayan Province bet withdraws from Miss Universe Philippines 2021 after testing positive for COVID-19

Gianne Krysse Tecson Asuncion of Cagayan Province will no longer compete in the ongoing Miss Universe Philippines 2021 pageant.

The formal announcement was posted Monday night, August 23, on the Facebook page of Miss Universe PH Cagayan Province.

"We regret to inform our supporters that Miss Cagayan Province 2021 will no longer participate in the 2nd edition of Miss Universe Philippines," the post wrote.

"The MUPh Organization has decided to no longer allow our delegate, Miss Gi Asuncion, to continue owing to her hospitalization due to COVID-19. This heartbreaking decision was reached by them considering the stress the pageant activities would take a huge toll on Miss Asuncion’s health which could impede her faster recovery."

"We, Team Cagayan, agree with this decision as we also put premium on the health and well being of our delegate above anything else."

"To Miss Asuncion, we thank you hugely for ably representing us in the national stage and for bringing to the fore the admirable qualities of a modern Cagayana."

"You will always be our Miss Cagayan Province 2021."

"And to the talents, creatives, and supporters who supported Miss Asuncion’s journey, no words can express our appreciation."

"We will come back stronger next year."

Asuncion made it to Top 50 and announced the good news yesterday on her Instagram account. 

She also shared on the same post that she tested positive for COVID-19.

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"Hello top 50!🙏. I went silent for days. With the discovery of being COVID positive with pneumonia, I didn’t know how to react. I didn’t know what’s the next that could happen," she wrote.

"But you see, this fear of the unknown can’t stop me. It might be hard, but all I know is I will heal. I will get better. Tuloy ang laban."