Thursday, September 30, 2021

Openly gay model wins Miss Universe Philippines 2021

Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Beatrice Luigi Gomez.

Beatrice Luigi Gomez of Cebu City and a proud member of LGBTQ community has won the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 crown during the finals held Thursday, September 30 at the Henann Resort Convention Center in Panglao, Bohol. 

Besting other 27 contestants, Gomez will represent the country in the 70th edition of Miss Universe pageant in Israel later this year.

Here is the full result:

Final Top 5:

  • Miss Universe Philippines: Beatrice Luigi Gomez (Cebu City)
  • Miss Universe Philippines Tourism: Katrina Dimaranan (Taguig)
  • Miss Universe Philippines Charity: Victoria Velasquez Vincent (Cavite)
  • 1st runner-up: Maureen Wroblewitz (Pangasinan)
  • 2nd runner-up: Steffi Rose Aberasturi (Cebu Province)

Top 10:
  • Maria Corazon Abalos (Mandaluyong) 
  • Leren Mae Bautista (Laguna
  • Kirsten Danielle Delavin (Masbate) 
  • Janela Joy Cuaton (Albay) 
  • Maria Ingrid Teresita Santamaria (Parañaque) 
Top 16:
  • Christelle Abello (Aklan)
  • Chella Grace Falconer (Misamis Oriental)
  • Izabella Jasmine Umali (Manila) 
  • Mirjan Hipolito (Angeles) 
  • Jane Nicole Miñano (Romblon)
  • Rousanne Marie Bernos (San Juan City) 
Aside from the crown, Beatrice got the lion share of special awards such as Best in Swimsuit and Best in Evening Gown.

Beatrice studied at University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJR) in Cebu City with a degree in Mass Communication. She was a member of USJR's varsity volleyball team.

She was 2nd runner-up in Miss Mandaue 2015 and crowned Binibining Cebu in 2020.

During the final question round, she was asked how will she be able to continue inspiring others if during her reign things happened in her life that make her sad and uninspired.

"It is very evident that all of us went through difficulties during this pandemic, but it is also proof that we are able to rise to the occasion. And if anything happened to me during my reign, I will not give up and inspire others by rising to the problems that I am encountering and by inspiring them that whatever you are going through, you will be able to overcome it," her response to the question.



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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

28 inspiring beauties flaunt their #StrongerQueenWithin at Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Coronation Night, powered by PLDT Home


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As the official broadband partner of Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) 2021, PLDT Home reignites its commitment in powering young Filipina queens on their quest to become an inspiration to the world.

The country’s leading telecommunications and digital services provider joins millions of Filipinos online this September 30 (Thursday), as 28 Miss Universe Philippines candidates get together at the Henann Resort Alona Beach, Bohol for the Grand Coronation night. What to expect: A showcase of beauty, talent, and heart that will altogether define what it means to be a #StrongerQueenWithin!

PLDT Home is coming off last year’s successful partnership with the much-anticipated local pageant, which then crowned Iloilo’s Rabiya Mateo as both Miss Universe Philippines and Miss PLDT Home.

Mateo, a top 21 finisher at the 69th Miss Universe Pageant in Hollywood, Florida last May, will also be present at the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 event to crown her Miss PLDT Home successor.

PLDT Home powers Miss Universe Philippines 2021 coronation night. “Together, we continue to inspire and power Filipinas to be a #StrongerQueenWithin,” said Shamcey Supsup-Lee, MUP national director. (Photo credit: Shamcey Supsup-Lee) 

The Miss Universe Philippines 2021 coronation night will be streamed live via KTX on September 30, 7pm. It will be telecast via GMA 7 on October 3.

“We’re proud and delighted to have PLDT Home again as Miss Universe Philippines partner. We’re thankful for the brand joining and supporting our cause,” said MUP national director Shamcey Supsup-Lee.

“Together, we believe we can pave the way for queens to serve others and be an inspiration. Specifically, during this pandemic, it is through their strong and meaningful online connections that they become better, stronger, and more empowered women with a heart.”

The newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines will represent the Philippines in the international pageant, to be held in Eilat, Israel in December. 

As MUP’s official broadcast partner, PLDT Home seeks to power our young queens through their life in the new normal. By building powerful digital connections that bridge them to the rest of the world, the brand is able to help these beautifully confident Filipinas in their different advocacies and causes.

Follow the journey of Miss Universe Philippines 2021 and join the conversation online using the hashtags #StrongerQueenWithin and #InspireYou. Get the latest updates about PLDT Home through its social media pages on Facebook (www.facebook.com/pldthome), Instagram and Twitter (@pldthome). 



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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Shamcey Supsup on selecting MUPh winner: "I don't have the final say"

Shamcey Supsup and Sam Verzosa during the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 preliminary competition. Photo by Sam Verzosa. 

Miss Universe Philippines National Director Shamcey Supsup has revealed in her virtual interview with Gitri San Diego Monday, September 27 that she doesn't have the final say in selecting the Miss Universe Philippines winner.

"My preferences hindi naman din yun ang magiging final say, I don't have the final say. We have the judges. I have a few favorites in my mind na parang not really favorites," she said.

What are they looking for the next queen?

"Of course as an organization, I'm looking at somebody who can win in Miss Universe, 'di ba? Lahat naman tayo yun ang gusto natin na result. Hindi naman because na I'm close to this girl, or I know. It's more of who can shine on the Universe stage. That's my ultimate goal," she said during the virtual interview.

Read more: Shamcey Supsup, Rabiya Mateo comment on MUPh 2021 frontrunners.

She said that having a variety of judges is important in selecting the winner. 

"Every time na nakikita ko ang mga girls, that's what I'm thinking. Like sino kaya, you know, who can bring home another Miss Universe crown? Kaya mahirap 'din kasi beauty is very subjective. You can't really say who will make it. You can't really like, yung gusto ko pwede hindi rin gusto ng ibang members of the board."

"So it's really important that we have a varied set of judges para iba-ibang industry. At least kung sakali they all vote for one girl, then you know okay, siya yung deserving. Siya yung nag-shine during that night," she added.

You can watch the full interview here:

Rabiya Mateo is set to relinquish her crown to her successor during the grand coronation night on September 30 at the Henann Resort Convention Center in Panglao, Bohol. 

Watch the live coronation night on KTX. If you missed it, you can watch the delayed telecast on October 3, 9AM on GMA-7.


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Shamcey Supsup, Rabiya Mateo comment on MUPh 2021 frontrunners


It's two days before the much awaited grand coronation night of Miss Universe Philippines 2021 pageant. On Monday night, September 27, National Director Shamcey Supsup and the reigning queen Rabiya Mateo had an online interview with Entertainment journalist, Gitri San Diego via Instagram live.

During the interview, San Diego asked Shamcey and Rabiya about their thoughts on the performance of some frontrunners and their chance in winning the crown

Here's what they said about them:


Shamcey Supsup on Miss Taguig Katrina Dimaranan.

"I've known Katrina since she joined Binibini. You could say that she really stands out when she's on stage kasi sanay na siya eh. Masasabi mong pageant veteran kumbaga. So she knows her angle, may power siya on stage. Kaya nga siya naging frontrunner kasi a lot of people saw that specially during the preliminary competition."


Rabiya Mateo on Miss Masbate Kisses Delavin

"Ganito kasi Gitri. Minsan kasi alam mo kung sino pa yung hindi natin ini-expect, sila pa yung nag sha-shine. Nakita ko kasi kay Kisses gaano siya ka determined to win the crown kahit I think this is her first national pageant. Kaya sabi ko nga may tsansa eh."


Shamcey Supsup on Miss Laguna Leren Bautista

"Well same with Katrina, they're both queens in their own right. When I saw Leren, she was already a queen and then I saw her pictures and parang sabi mo 'ang gandang Pinay'. When you see her alam mong pure blood Filipina. 'Pag nakita mo siya, ang unang-una mong mapapansin talaga ah Pilipinang Pilipina, her skin color and her feature. And of course her being a veteran as well, I think also help her in the competition kasi she's also prepared same as Katrina."


Rabiya Mateo on Miss Cebu City Beatrice Luigi Gomez

"Ang lakas ng dating niya. Siguro yung presence ni Andrea Meza, sa kanya ko na fe-feel. Parang once she's inside the room, mapapatitig ka talaga sa kanya."


Shamcey Supsup on Miss Cebu Province Steffi Aberasturi

"Well she first caught my eyes talaga during catwalk challenge, their runway challenge. It was something wowed many of the fans and even a lot of pageant critics. I think she's really determined, I could see that in all her pasabogs, diba? Marami siyang baong pasabog. I heard that she really wanted the Miss Universe crown so she really waited for this moment daw to join a pageant na talagang meant for the Miss Universe crown. I don't know ang hirap diba?"


Rabiya Mateo on Miss Manila Jasmine Umali

"I like her personality but at the same time ang ganda-ganda ng performance niya during the preliminary. She stood out sa portion na 'yun (evening gown)."


Watch the live coronation night of Miss Universe Philippines 2021 on September 30, 7PM via KTX. If you missed it, you can watch the delayed telecast on October 3, 9AM on GMA-7.

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Sunday, September 26, 2021

'A tribute to her supporters': Kisses Delavin stuns in blue gown at MUPh 2021 preliminary



Miss Masbate Kisses Delavin looks stunning in blue gown as she competed at the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 preliminary evening gown competition. 

The event was pre-taped few days ago in Clark International Airport, Pampanga and was streamed live on Sunday, September 26 via KTX.

Kisses' gown was made by Louis Pangilinan.

Pangilinan shared on Facebook that the gown is a tribute to Delavin's fans and supporters.

He wrote, "Miss Universe Philippines candidate Kirsten Danielle “Kisses” Delavin in a stunning blue evening gown dedicated to her supporters."

"Magnifying its details, the color of this gown took inspiration from the Province’s Marine Sanctuary. Each beads, sequins, and crystal embellishment and structure of this gown represents the people of her Province and her loyal supporters— the Masbateños and Team Kisses," the designer added.

"The train and its one-shoulder length gloves is a representation of her fans as a sturdy wall to lean on. Flaunting this Louis Pangilinan Fashion Empire gown inspirits special people in her journey towards Miss Universe Philippines — Ang kanyang mga 'Tinatangi',"

On twitter, the former PBB housemate became a trending topic with the hashtags KIRSTEN DANIELLE DELAVIN and #MissUniversePhilippines2021".


Here are some of the comments praising Delavin's prelim performance:


Judges' scores from the preliminary competition (interview, swimsuit and evening gown) will determine the Top 15. One candidate will be selected through Lazada fan vote, making the 16 semifinalists.

The grand coronation night will be on September 30 at the Henann Resort Convention Center in Panglao, Bohol. 

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MisOr bet shines in MUPh 2021 preliminary interview

Chella Grace Falconer during the preliminary interview. Photo by Voltaire Tayag.


Chella Grace Falconer of Misamis Oriental is getting the attention of some pageant fans. She cemented her top ranking in the competition as she aced the preliminary interview streamed live on Friday, September 24 via KTX.

The 22-year old beauty wrote on Facebook, "Thank you Lord because you answered my prayer on this day. I remember saying the words to myself 'God is within me and i will not fall'. Thank you to everyone for believing in me."

The preliminary interview tested the wit and intelligence of the contestants and will determine who will make it in the Top 16.

Each delegate were asked five questions. Four of them came from MUPh Organization and one question from Lazada. The delegates had 30 seconds to answer each question until they hear the bell.

Here is the transcript of her preliminary Q&A round:


Question 1: What's the most important lesson you learned in the past week?

Chella Grace: "The most important lesson that I've learned in the past week is to always be ready, to always be prepared with what (to) happened in your life. I do think that there are may be so many struggles in our lives but it only take us to stand back up, to be the person that we've always wanted to be. To believe in ourselves and to always be ready for what is to come."


Question 2: If beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, in whose eyes are you beautiful?

Chella Grace: "I believe that I am beautiful in the eyes of God. He has loved us so much that He even gave up His only Son in order for us to be free, to be saved. I think that everyone is beautiful in the eyes of our Creator. I myself see beauty as not only something that is seen physically but it is what most people do not see. It's in the heart, it is in our soul and I believe that I am beautiful to Him."


Question 3: If we truly learn from our mistakes, would you advise a young person to keep making them?

Chella Grace: "I think it is ok to make mistakes, two mistakes or three, but when you keep repeating them, it is no longer mistake. It is a choice. I do think that we should not keep making mistakes. We should learn from them because when we learn from our mistakes, I do not think that we should be able to do it again because we learned a lesson. Once we do, we become a better individual."


Question 4: If you have the power to do ONE of the following: Eliminate poverty and hunger, A government with no graft & corruption or solve all environmental problems, which would you choose?

Chella Grace: "I would choose to eliminate corruption in our government because in that when we are able to uplift the poor, we are able to see what we can do for the marginalized sectors in our society. Once we do that, we are able to have leaders who can make a better world, who can make a better society for everyone. And I think that is one of the ways that we become a better world and we have something to look forward to. We become a beautiful nation."


Question 5: If you were to add cart one item to buy on Lazada to send to all Filipinas to help inspire them during this time, what would it be and why?

Chella Grace: "I choose my curler for I do think that it has been most essential in my journey and I felt really beautiful, I felt like a mermaid wearing my curls. I do think that if when I send it to every Filipina out there, they would feel beautiful. They would be confident in themselves because once you become confident in you, you treat people better. You become happier as an individual and you become someone you've always wanted to be. And that is someone I am now, I am phenomenal."


For the second part of preliminary competition, Miss Universe Philippines Organization will air the swimsuit and evening gown competition, September 26, at 7:00PM via KTX.

The grand coronation night will be on September 30 at the Henann Resort Convention Center in Panglao, Bohol.


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Saturday, September 25, 2021

TRANSCRIPT: Miss Marinduque Simone Nadine Bornilla's Preliminary Interview Performance

Screengrab: KTX.PH

The 28 official candidates of Miss Universe Philippines 2021 has survived one of the difficult parts of the competition, the preliminary Q&A round.

The preliminary interview was streamed live on Friday, September 24 on KTX.

This portion of the pageant tested the wit and intelligence of the contestants and will determine who will make it in the Top 16.

Each delegate were asked five questions. Four of them came from MUPh Organization and one question from Lazada. The delegates had 30 seconds to answer each question until they hear the bell.

One of the delegates who stood out in the competition is Nadine Bornilla of Marinduque.

She may be the youngest amongst all the candidates. But nevertheless, in her preliminary interview, her age didn’t show. Yes, she may be small and young and so is David to Goliath.

Will she be the David of this year’s Miss Universe Philippines? Buy your Digital Exclusive Access Pass at www.bit.ly/muph2021 to witness how she will strut the runway in her swimsuit and evening gown.

Here is the transcript of her preliminary interview:

Question 1: What's the most important lesson you learned in the past week?

Simone Nadine: "The most important lesson that I've learned from the past week is that life goes on, specially during this pandemic. It's really hard to think of it like that. But you know specially during with this pageant we've proven again and again from time to time that we Filipinos, we're very resilient people. If we are able to come or conquer natural calamities, what more this pandemic."


Question 2: If beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, in whose eyes are you beautiful?

Simone Nadine: "I think to my parents and that's the one thing that I'm the most proud of. Ever since I was younger they reminded me again and again that I am beautiful for them, and that was the only thing that I needed to keep my confidence up because growing I up I was a very insecure child."


Question 3: If we truly learn from our mistakes, would you advise a young person to keep making them?

Simone Nadine: "I think that as children we're reminded that we should learn from our mistakes. You know because of this we're not supposed to be given an excuse to keep making them. We should be reminded that these are things that we have to avoid because these values it's what we have to stick to."


Question 4: If you have the power to do ONE of the following: Eliminate poverty and hunger, A government with no graft & corruption or solve all environmental problems, which would you choose?

Simone Nadine: "I think I would rather solve the problem with the government because the government, they help us become productive in every other aspects within our community. That's why I think that's the problem that I would love to address above everything else."


Question 5: If you were to add cart one item to buy on Lazada to send to all Filipinas to help inspire them during this time, what would it be and why?

Simone Nadine: "As cliche as it may sound, I would love to add to cart a mirror. With the advancement of social media, oftentimes we forget who we are because we try to project this person, this ideal person. And so we forget our flaws and everything else. That's why with this mirror, we have to remind ourselves."

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Friday, September 24, 2021

FULL TRANSCRIPT: Steffi Aberasturi's Preliminary Interview Performance

Screengrab: KTX.PH and Empire Philippines

The 28 official candidates of Miss Universe Philippines 2021 has survived one of the difficult parts of the competition, the preliminary Q&A round.

The preliminary interview was streamed live on Friday, September 24 on KTX.

This portion of the pageant tested the wit and intelligence of the contestants and will determine who will make it in the Top 16.

Each delegate were asked five questions. Four of them came from MUPh Organization and one question from Lazada. The delegates had 30 seconds to answer each question until they hear the bell.

One of the delegates who stood out in the competition is Cebu Province bet, Steffi Aberasturi.

Here is the full transcript of her Q&A performance:

Question 1: What's the most important lesson you learned in the past week?

Steffi: "...the importance of compassion. You have to be like passionate about the things you want in life. Being part of Miss Universe Philippines, I've realized that this is the thing I really passionate about and I want to be that bridge to connect to the people." 


Question 2: If beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, in whose eyes are you beautiful?

Steffi:"Probably in God and my family. For sure that my family is very proud of me for being here. For sure that they can say that I am beautiful in every way that I am."


Question 3: If we truly learn from our mistakes, would you advise a young person to keep making them?

Steffi:"For me there would always be challenges in our life. For me I advise them to keep trying and trying until they succeed in life. But I will never suggest you keep repeating that mistake but for them to learn from the past, learn from that mistake and for them to move on and better."


Question 4: If you have the power to do ONE of the following: Eliminate poverty and hunger, A government with no graft & corruption or solve all environmental problems, which would you choose?

Steffi:"For me I would go with the poverty. My heart really goes for these people and my heart feels for them. For me we should go with hand-in-hand, poverty should go with education. For me education is the key or the gateway to the universe and for us to have a better future in life."


Question 5: If you were to add cart one item to buy on Lazada to send to all Filipinas to help inspire them during this time, what would it be and why?

Steffi:"For me being a 'Queendera', I've been selling tons of clothes. And for me with clothes, I feel like a princess. I want that people like the ladies out there, women, to be empowered through wearing a beautiful dress for them to walk on stage and be confident in theirselves."

 

The grand coronation night will be on September 30 at the Henann Resort Convention Center in Panglao, Bohol.

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FULL TRANSCRIPT: Maureen Wroblewitz's MUPH 2021 Preliminary Q&A Performance


Maureen Wroblewitz during the preliminary Q& round. Photo by Voltaire Tayag.

The 28 official candidates of Miss Universe Philippines 2021 has survived one of the difficult parts of the competition, the preliminary Q&A round.

The preliminary interview was streamed live on Friday, September 24 on KTX.

This portion of the pageant tested the wit and intelligence of the contestants and will determine who will make it in the Top 16.

Each delegate were asked five questions. Four of them came from MUPh Organization and one question from Lazada. The delegates had 30 seconds to answer each question until they hear the bell.

One of the delegates who stood out in the competition is Pangasinan's very own, Maureen Wroblewitz.

Here is the full transcript of her Q&A performance:

Question 1: What's the most important lesson you learned in the past week?

Maureen: "In the past week that everything happened for a reason and that we have experienced a lot of complications but we already know that that's part of what we are experiencing right now which is a pandemic. So we just need to stay positive and stay grateful for what is happening in our lives right now."


Question 2: If beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, in whose eyes are you beautiful?

Maureen: "In my own eyes. I think that's the most important, to be beautiful when you look at yourself in the mirror. And that's why I have learned the importance of self-love and through self-love I have learned to embrace every part of me, good or bad. And that is what I have learned is the most important thing."


Question 3: If we truly learn from our mistakes, would you advise a young person to keep making them?

Maureen: "Well you should still try to achieve the best and still strive to be the best version of yourself, but you just need to recognize that mistakes are part of success and that you need to learn from your mistakes so you can do better the next time."


Question 4: If you have the power to do ONE of the following: Eliminate poverty and hunger, A government with no graft & corruption or solve all environmental problems, which would you choose?

Maureen: "I will choose the government without corruption because if we don't have corruption we would also not see the poverty. We would see government that takes care of its people. We would see a government who prioritize the safety, the healthcare and then of course our environment which is all very important."


Question 5: If you were to add cart one item to buy on Lazada to send to all Filipinas to help inspire them during this time, what would it be and why?

Maureen: "I would say to go with the motivational card or motivational book with some quotes because I think we all need a little bit of positivity everyday. It will definitely help us get through the worst times."


The grand coronation night will be on September 30 at the Henann Resort Convention Center in Panglao, Bohol.
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FULL TRANSCRIPT: Kisses Delavin's MUPH 2021 Preliminary Q&A Performance

Screengrab: KTX.PH

The 28 official candidates of Miss Universe Philippines 2021 has survived one of the difficult parts of the competition, the preliminary Q&A round.

The preliminary interview was streamed live on Friday, September 24 on KTX.

This portion of the pageant tested the wit and intelligence of the contestants and will determine who will make it in the Top 16.

Each delegate were asked five questions. Four of them came from MUPh Organization and one question from Lazada. The delegates had 30 seconds to answer each question until they hear the bell.

One of the delegates who stood out in the competition is Miss Masbate, Kisses Delavin.

Here is the full transcript of her Q&A performance:


Question 1: What's the most important lesson you learned in the past week?

Kisses: "I think it's embracing the moment, really enjoying the moment for what it is like a song. I think I met so many people the past week that I really treasure. Of course it's on my dream, the Miss Universe crown, but I also just embrace the moment, and that's one of the best parts."


Question 2: If beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, in whose eyes are you beautiful?


Kisses: "In my own eyes. I always make sure that everyday when I go out, when I'm doing my own make-up that my standard of beauty is myself. We all have our preferences on what's beautiful but I think that I am beautiful because I am me. I think if I can show a girl that she can feel like that as well, that something that I would be proud of for the rest of my life."


Question 3: If we truly learn from our mistakes, would you advise a young person to keep making them?

Kisses: "Absolutely! I think when I was 17 years old I have made so many mistakes in my life. Just thinking about them right now makes me nervous but I think all those mistakes like not trusting myself enough to love someone. All those mistakes will make me take more risks in the future and now. Which is why I always take more risk now because I used not to."


Question 4: If you have the power to do ONE of the following: Eliminate poverty and hunger, A government with no graft & corruption or solve all environmental problems, which would you choose?

Kisses: "I think the closest thing to my heart is eliminating hunger because coming from Masbate, there are a lot of places out there that really need, children who need nourishment. And I think that's one of the biggest things that I need to focus on as a privilege person. I am not ashamed of my privilege but I think that I should do more in my whole life and especially as a miracle baby."


Question 5: If you were to add cart one item to buy on Lazada to send to all Filipinas to help inspire them during this time, what would it be and why?

Kisses: "I think it's a rosary because that's what my mother gave me when I went into the pageant. My mother was nervous about me coming into a pageant because she thinks that I always need here, but I always do need her. But I also have the strength that wherever I go, I can do my best because the rosary is with me."


The grand coronation night will be on September 30 at the Henann Resort Convention Center in Panglao, Bohol.

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Bohol to host Miss Universe Philippines 2021 finals with live audience


The Inter-Agency Task Force (IAFT) has allowed the holding of Miss Universe Philippines 2021 pageant in Bohol from September 1 to October. This was confirmed in a virtual press conference Friday, September 24 by Presidential spokesman Harry Roque.

In an Instagram post today by Miss Universe Philippines Organization, the grand coronation night will be held on September 30 at the Henann Resort Convention Center in Panglao, Bohol.

"We started the competition in Clark, Pampanga, now we’re flying to Bohol for the coronation! The Miss Universe Philippines Organization is very happy to announce that the Province of Bohol will be our host for the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Pageant. The finals will be on September 30 at the Henann Resort Convention Center in Panglao, Bohol. We are grateful to the Governor Arthur Yap, the Bohol LGUs and Tourism board and the IATF for allowing us to stage this year’s pageant in this most idyllic destination," the post captioned.

The pageant's creative director, Jonas Gaffud, also confirmed via Instagram the official venue.

"Thank you so much 🙏🏼 Miss Universe will be held in Bohol. Finals on September 30 💜🇵🇭," Gaffud wrote on Instagram.

Here are the safety protocols that will be implemented during the event

The Miss Universe Philippines Organization is committed to revitalizing the live events, hospitality, and tourism industries in these challenging times. Being compliant to IATF-approved health and safety protocols is our way of showing that we can responsibly hold live events so our country can move forward in the new normal. We will be implementing the following to ensure a safe event for everyone involved.

- Only fully vaccinated individuals will be allowed to be part of the MUPh bubble. This includes delegates, MUPh staff, production, audience members and all the allied suppliers.

- Only those with negative RT-PCR results will be allowed to enter the bubble and travel to Bohol. There will be no close interaction with anyone outside of the bubble including the locals.

- All pageant activities inside Henann Resort will be secured and cordoned off from the public and anyone who are not part of the bubble.

- Engineering and administrative controls will be strictly enforced. Face masks and face shields will be required to be worn at all times.

- The venue, buses and areas where MUPh will hold activities willl be disinfected before and after the events.

- Most meals will be individually packed and delivered to rooms. These will be consumed inside the rooms.

- Special dining events will be held in al fresco dining areas and only 1 table person.

- A safety committee composed of MUPh, Bohol LGU, and Hotel will oversee and implement the IATF guidelines. Safety officers and safety marshals will be present at all times to ensure that guidelines are followed.

The Province of Bohol is our partner in promoting this responsible and responsive way of holding live events and tourism in the new normal. Together, our intention is to inspire our nation and give hope to Filipinos that we can triumph over this pandemic.






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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Jonas Gaffud praises Kisses Delavin. Here's why

Jonas Antonio Gaffud and Kisses Delavin

Miss Universe Philippines Organization Creative Director Jonas Gaffud has applauded Kisses Delavin in an Instagram post Wednesday, September 22.

According to Gaffud, Kisses arrived on time during the first meet up with the delegates.

"I just wanted to post this to commend @kissesdelavin , that during the first meet up with the delegates, she was the first one to arrive exactly at 3pm (the call time). It is nice to know that a celebrity like her would be on time 💜🇵🇭," Gaffud wrote on Instagram.

The former PBB housemate is representing Masbate City in the ongoing Miss Universe Philippines 2021 pageant.

Gaffud's post has been reposted to various pageant pages and generated some positive comments from netizens.

"She’s so professional ❤️❤️❤️," one user commented.

Here are the other comments:

"If ever manalo siya, sobrang dedicated talaga to sa work."

"Impression is what she does and she succeeded with what you said!"

"Hindi aq fan ni Kisses pero agree aq kay Mama J."

"Kaya bagay sa kaniya Ang crown Ng Miss u."

"Kahit kasi anong gawin ni kisses she always put her whole heart to it. Kaya makikita mong seryoso siya sa ginagawa niya very professional."

The Miss Universe Philippines 2021 coronation night was set on September 25 but this was postponed for safety purposes and due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Here are the new dates for the pre-pageant activities, preliminaries, and the voting period:

  • September 23 - National Costume (YouTube)
  • September 24 - Preliminary Interviews (KTX.ph)
  • September 26 - Preliminary Swimsuit and Evening Gown (KTX.ph)
  • September 29 - Last day of Lazada voting
The organization is yet to announce the new date of the coronation night.






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