#ImportantAnnouncement:
The staging of Miss Asia Pacific International 2020 is suspended until further notice due to the pandemic crisis.
Read the organization’s official statement below.
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Sharing with you now the official shot (or portrait, if you will) of Miss Earth 2019 Nellys Pimentel with the crown. This was taken by Abnel Gonzalez Photography.
It certainly is a bummer that the pandemic crisis has left our beautiful Puerto Rican unable to frequently travel to different countries due to international flight restrictions. But I’m pretty sure she will have some travels lined up once everything gets settled with the new normal soon.
Mother Earth needs her presence felt.
#nellyspimentel #missearth2019
LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 20: Miss Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (L), and Miss Colombia 2015, Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo, hold hands as they wait for the judges’ final decision in the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 20, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wurtzbach was named the new Miss Universe after host Steve Harvey mistakenly named Gutierrez Arevalo the winner. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 20: Miss Colombia 2015, Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo (L), is crowned the new Miss Universe by Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vega after host Steve Harvey mistakenly named Gutierrez Arevalo the winner instead of first runner-up during the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 20, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Miss Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, (not pictured) was eventually named the winner. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 20: Miss Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, reacts on the side of the stage after host Steve Harvey announced that he mistakenly named her the first runner-up instead of the new Miss Universe during the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 20, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 20: A card showing the order of the top three finalists in the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant is shown on screen after host Steve Harvey mistakenly named Miss Colombia 2015, Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo, the winner instead of first runner-up at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 20, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Miss Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was eventually named as the winner. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 20: (L-R) Miss Colombia 2015, Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo, looks on as Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vega removes her crown to give it to Miss Phillipines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, after it was announced that host Steve Harvey mistakenly named Gutierrez Arevalo the winner instead of Wurtzbach during the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 20, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 20: Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vega (L) crowns Miss Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, the 2015 Miss Universe during the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 20, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 20: Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vega (L) hugs Miss Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, after host Steve Harvey mistakenly named Miss Colombia 2015, Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo (not pictured), the new Miss Universe instead of Wurtzbach during the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 20, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 20: Miss Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, who was mistakenly named as first runner-up, reacts as she is named the 2015 Miss Universe during the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 20, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Her first Press Conference as Miss Universe 2015.
LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 20: Miss Philippines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, poses for photos after winning the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 20, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Her victorious homecoming in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Miss Universe 2016 Pia Wurtzbach waves to the crowd during her homecoming parade in Metro Manila on 25 January 2016. Wurtzbach’s victory was filled with controversy as host Steve Harvey mistakenly announced Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez as the winner. (Photo by George Calvelo/NurPhoto) (Photo by NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
For the past weeks, Queen P kept herself busy with her charity project during ECQ and the COVID19 crisis by spearheading the distribution of safety masks to all frontliners – be it hospitals or basic service providers. And she did not stop in doing just a one-day mission. She kept on with it for days – while still looking radiant all throughout.
Queen P in action for the frontliners during the ongoing pandemic crisis
And so it has come to pass. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced this morning that the Enhanced Community Quarantine will continue until May 15 in eleven (11) high-risk areas while the rest of the country will be under General Community Quarantine under the following guidelines:
President Duterte declared Enhanced Community Quarantine, effective May 1-15, 2020 over the following high-risk areas:
1. Metro Manila
2. Central Luzon (Region III)
3. CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
4.Provinces of Panay Island (Aklan, Antique, Capiz & Iloilo)
5. Province of Cebu
6. Provinces of Davao Region (Region XI)
7. Pangasinan
8. Benguet
9. Mindoro Island
10. Albay
11. CatanduanesAll other areas, which are considered as moderate and low-risk, will be placed under General Community Quarantine for the same period. For areas placed under General Community Quarantine, the following guidelines will be observed (courtesy of GMA News):
– Workers and sectors in category I, II and III may continue to work or operate in phases;
– The general population may go out of their homes only for purposes of accessing basic necessities;
– In any case, those with ages below 21 years old and those 60 years old and above as well as those with ages ranging from 21 years olf but below 60 years old but who reside with co-morbidities or other risk factors shall stay home;
– Non-leisure stores in malls and shopping centers may partially open;
– Higher education institutions may continue classes to finish the academic year and issue credentials to students in accordance with guidelines as may be issued by the Commission on Higher Education;
– Priority and essential construction projects may resume in accordance with guidelines as may be issued by the DPWH;
– Public transportation may operate at a reduced capacity in accordance with guidelines as may be issued by the DOTr;
– Local government units shall enforce curfew at night for non-workers; and
– Airports and seaports may operate insofar as the unhampered movement of goods.
Since I live in Metro Manila, then more stay-at-home days and nights until the middle of next month.
Truthfully, it ain’t easy coming up with daily content. But I try my best all the time. I hope everyone appreciates the effort.
Keep safe, dear readers!
Miss World 2019 Toni-Ann Singh sets the record straight once and for all.
She does NOT have the #covid19 virus and advises everyone to be cautious about false information on social media.
Miss Earth 2011 Olga Alava of Ecuador gave everyone an update on how she coped with the symptoms of #COVID19:
“Day 16 since the first symptom. And there are no more symptoms! I no longer drown and I have recovered my taste and smell, I feel good, THANK YOU! I thank God and ask for those who suffer from symptoms that can be treated in their homes and can take action on time. THANK YOU to all who sent their messages, giving advice and keeping me company virtually. I value it very much. Never lose faith that we can cope with this virus, let’s not let our guard down, support as we can and keep taking care of ourselves.”
Stay safe, Olga❣️
#OlgaAlava #MissEarth2011
As if it’s not enough that she was getting lukewarm media mileage from the time she was crowned, it’s sad that Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi continues to experience hurdles in her reign, what with the #COVID19 pandemic spoiling whatever foreign travels she may have been invited to during this period. It’s good that she was able to make the trip to Indonesia, appeared during Puteri Indonesia 2020 and filmed her TVC for You.C1000. Below is a message she recorded for everyone amidst all that is happening right now.
A good friend of mine (who’s also into pageantry and whose name I am keeping in confidence for now) asked me this question. For a long while after, I got stumped for a definitive reply:
“…alam mo, given how things are, cancelling the entire 2020 pageant season isn’t a bad idea. the olympics are being moved. what’s your thought? kasi even if they come up with the cure, the economic and social aftermath still haven’t been felt…”
Now I am asking your take on this, dear readers. As far as I’m concerned, I believe it is inevitable. The cancellation, that is.
While you’re processing your mind on this, do watch the music video below where our music artists from different networks plus the stage and even a few frontliners have collaborated on.
Miss Universe Philippines has started donating food on Monday to stranded students in UP Diliman and families at the National Children’s Hospital. Due to the lockdown, the families and the students have limited access to food. National Director Shamcey Supsup-Lee is spearheading this drive through Pedro and Coi’s Byaheng Busog project. For those who wish to help, please check their website byahengbusog.com.ph on how to do so. Free delivery for a minimum order of 50 food packs. You can also donate food packaging materials and ingredients. For donations you can contact 8936-1963 and look for Ira.
