By ROBERT R. REQUINTINA
March 24, 2011, 7:52pm
MANILA, Philippines – Hopes are high that the Miss World beauty pageant would be finally held in the Philippines very soon after the successful launch of the Miss World Philippines 2011 beauty contest at the SMDC Grand Showroom, MOA Complex, in Pasay City last Wednesday night.
Beauty and wellness guru Cory Quirino, chairperson and CEO of CQ Global Quest, said the Philippines will soon bid for the holding of the Miss World contest in 2013. The worldwide beauty contest is considered to be the longest running pageant at 60 years. The theme is “Could She Be You? Miss World 2011.’’
“We will bid for that. We want the world to see the beauty of the Philippines. Malaki ang balik nito sa ating bansa, lalo na sa larangan ng turismo, pagnagkataon dito gaganapin ang Miss World beauty contest (This will benefit the country, especially in tourism, if the pageant is held here),’’ Quirino said.
GMA-7 Senior Vice President for Entertainment Wilma V. Galvante said it is the hope of the TV network that the Miss World beauty contest will soon be held in the Philippines.
“Isa ‘yan sa mga long-term dream namin na sana ganapin ang Miss World beauty contest dito sa Pilipinas (That is one of our long-term dreams that the pageant is held here). And GMA-7 will fully support that,’’ Galvante said.
The launch kicked off the search for the first Miss World Philippines. It is open to all single natural-born female citizens of the Philippines who shall be at least 17 years of age and not more than 24 years and 364 days of age on the date of the Miss World Final.
Organizers said the contestant shall be of good moral character and possess charm, poise, personality, and have beauty of face and figure. They should also have the ability to show compassion, intelligence, and of high moral standing and have the ability to speak intelligently in public places.
Closing date for applications is June 15, 2011. The grand coronation night will be held at the PICC Plenary Hall on July 30, 2011.
“It is high time to make a Filipina’s dreams come true, a lady who will embody the true spirit of Filipino womanhood, one who will proudly represent her country while utilizing her beauty to inspire, to help and to heal,’’ Quirino added.
Quirino also said that Julia Morley, chairman and CEO of Miss World Limited, has congratulated her for the successful launch of the local beauty pageant.
Last Jan. 25, Morley awarded the exclusive license agreement of the Miss World-Philippines to Ms. Quirino. Morley was accompanied by 2010 Miss World Alexandria Mills from the USA and first runner-up Emma Wareus.
For the past 60 years, the Philippines has not won in the Miss World beauty pageant. The highest ranking the country has achieved in the contest was first runner-up won by Evangeline Pascual in 1973. But over the years, other candidates have either won as runner-up or semi-finalist in the beauty pageant.
Beauty and wellness guru Cory Quirino, chairperson and CEO of CQ Global Quest, said the Philippines will soon bid for the holding of the Miss World contest in 2013. The worldwide beauty contest is considered to be the longest running pageant at 60 years. The theme is “Could She Be You? Miss World 2011.’’
“We will bid for that. We want the world to see the beauty of the Philippines. Malaki ang balik nito sa ating bansa, lalo na sa larangan ng turismo, pagnagkataon dito gaganapin ang Miss World beauty contest (This will benefit the country, especially in tourism, if the pageant is held here),’’ Quirino said.
GMA-7 Senior Vice President for Entertainment Wilma V. Galvante said it is the hope of the TV network that the Miss World beauty contest will soon be held in the Philippines.
“Isa ‘yan sa mga long-term dream namin na sana ganapin ang Miss World beauty contest dito sa Pilipinas (That is one of our long-term dreams that the pageant is held here). And GMA-7 will fully support that,’’ Galvante said.
The launch kicked off the search for the first Miss World Philippines. It is open to all single natural-born female citizens of the Philippines who shall be at least 17 years of age and not more than 24 years and 364 days of age on the date of the Miss World Final.
Organizers said the contestant shall be of good moral character and possess charm, poise, personality, and have beauty of face and figure. They should also have the ability to show compassion, intelligence, and of high moral standing and have the ability to speak intelligently in public places.
Closing date for applications is June 15, 2011. The grand coronation night will be held at the PICC Plenary Hall on July 30, 2011.
“It is high time to make a Filipina’s dreams come true, a lady who will embody the true spirit of Filipino womanhood, one who will proudly represent her country while utilizing her beauty to inspire, to help and to heal,’’ Quirino added.
Quirino also said that Julia Morley, chairman and CEO of Miss World Limited, has congratulated her for the successful launch of the local beauty pageant.
Last Jan. 25, Morley awarded the exclusive license agreement of the Miss World-Philippines to Ms. Quirino. Morley was accompanied by 2010 Miss World Alexandria Mills from the USA and first runner-up Emma Wareus.
For the past 60 years, the Philippines has not won in the Miss World beauty pageant. The highest ranking the country has achieved in the contest was first runner-up won by Evangeline Pascual in 1973. But over the years, other candidates have either won as runner-up or semi-finalist in the beauty pageant.
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