Miss Universe 2015

Congratulations! 

Miss Universe 2015 is Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach!

 Filipinos are very proud of you!

Final Question - Why should you be the next Miss Universe? Pia replied with confidence “To be a Miss Universe is both an honor and a responsibility. If I were to be Miss Universe, I will use my voice to influence the youth and I will raise awareness to certain causes like HIV awareness that is timely and relevant to my country, which is the Philippines. I want to show the world, the universe, rather, that I am confidently beautiful with a heart." 

Miss Universe 2015 pageant was held at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, December 20,  Las Vegas, Nevada. First Runner- Up is Miss Colombia, 2^nd Runner-Up is Miss U.S.A. The long wait is over. After forty-two years, Philippines finally made it to win the elusive Miss Universe crown.  Pia is Philippines third Miss Universe. Gloria Diaz, Philippines first Miss Universe won the crown in 1969.

Margarita Moran, Philippines second Miss Universe won the crown in 1973. 

Miss Philippines Runners–Up for Miss Universe

2013 Ariella Hernandez Arida  3^rd Runner-Up

2012 Janine Marie Raymundo Tugonon 1^st Runner-Up

2011 Shamcey Gurrea Supsup – 3^rd Runner-Up

2010 Maria Venus Bayonito Raj – 4^th Runner-Up

1999 Miriam Redito Quiambao 1^st Runner-Up

1984 Maria Desiree Ereso Verdadero – 3^rd Runner- Up

1980 Maria Rosario Rivera Silayan – 3^rd Runner-Up

1975 Rose Marie Singson Brosas - 4th Runner - Up

Congratulations Miss Philippines

Janine Tugonon is 1^st Runner Up- on the recently concluded Miss Universe 2012 Beauty Pageant. Filipinos are VERY proud of YOU!

Coronation night was held at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday night 19^th of Dec. 2012, Thursday morning 20^th of Dec. 20 in Manila, Philippines.

Miss Universe 2012 Winners

Miss Universe - Miss U.S.A  Olivia Culpo

1st Runner Up - Miss Philippines, Janine Tugonon

2nd Runner-Up - Miss Venezuela, Irene Sofía Esser Quintero

3rd Runner-Up - Miss Australia, Renae Ayris

4th Runner-Up -Miss Brazil, Gabriela Markus

Thank You Jackie Chan

Friends and bloggers, I feel better now after listening to the news almost everyday following 23^rd of August incident. I am on vacation leave again by the way. Four days, out of my remaining eight days vacation leave for 2009. My special thanks to Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan for his faith in the Filipino people. Here are except of his message from his Twitter account.

“HK is a nation built by a lot of different people.. don’t worry! We do not hate!” “Humans should be united and not kill or hate each other,”

Those who were involved in the incident are now under investigation and relieved of their duties. The ground commander who should I say had forgotten his common sense is on leave, too. The sentiment of every Filipino is for the responsible ones, be it in the line of uniformed or non- uniformed officials, to face the music. That is if, their lapse of judgement is proven beyond reasonable doubt. I do not have a military training, yet, it is my belief common sense must prevail to preserve innocent lives over rules of engagement.

Friends, I had written I have my childish manners. I laugh and cry easily. Yet, I am strong willed. The trait I acquired living by myself since I was in my late teens.  Do not worry I do not bite without reasons.  I do not go berserk when I get mad. There are times I would remain silent and withdraws when offended so as not to hurt people. I posted in here a real story, not wanting to hide from my online friends the real scenario of what is happening in our country. Generally, Filipinos are peace loving people, courageous, and you could give an above average passing grade when it comes to endurance. We had proven this to the whole world during 1986 People Power Revolution.

Miss Universe 4^th Runner Up, Maria Venus Raj arrived at the airport at around four in the morning today 26^th of August, time in Philippines. I am happy for her positive attitude. To us Filipinos she is a winner. No major, major, regrets she represented our country to the most prestigious Beauty Pageant. My congratulations to you, my fellow Bicolana! ☺

You Are Beautiful

This past Thursday, at break time my office mates had been busy browsing one website we are allowed to open at work. I thought it was some kind of fashion show they had been crazy about. I glanced at the website. It was the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant. I was advised our very own Miss Philippines is among the top fifteen semi finalist. Stefania Fernandez, outgoing Miss Universe from Venezuela will crown her successor on the 23^rd of August in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas Nevada, United States. 

Maria Venus Raj, is our candidate to this prestigious beauty pageant. She was previously disqualified by the Miss Philippines organizer, Binibining Pilipinas Charities, after winning the crown for Miss Philippines-Universe. Allegedly the disqualifications were due inconsistencies on her birth certificate and her pre pageant interviews. She was born out of wedlock by a Filipina mother fathered by an Indian gentleman, when her mother was working in Middle East country. Her citizenship was questioned being born in Qatar but she lived all her life in Bato Camarines Sur, one of provinces in Bicol Region, Philippines. She was brought to the Philippines as infant and never knew her Indian father. Despite her tender age at twenty-two this talented beauty fought for her rights. Armed with dedicated supporters who hired lawyers to defend her title, the Binibining Pilipinas Charities reversed their decision and allowed Venus to compete for the coveted Miss Universe crown.

Here is more about this young Filipina beauty
http://www.mariavenusraj.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_Raj

Win or lose this young lady will be in the heart of many Filipinos.  She had shown exemplary strength despite the odds. An office mate teasingly asked me why I did not join a beauty pageant. I told him I am under height, for five feet and two inches. ☺