Miss Universe Philippines 2020 issues statement on candidates testing positive for COVID-19
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Miss Universe Philippines 2020 gives an official statementabout the pageant's protocols after two of its two finalists, Miss Sorsogon Isabela Galeria and Miss Cagayan de Oro Vincy Vacalares, have been tested positive for COVID-19
The Miss Universe Philippines Organization (MUPO) has released a statement about their safety protocols and laid out their plans after two of their finalists tested positive for COVID-19.
Miss Sorsogon 2020 Isabela Galeria has contracted the coronavirus recently and is currently recovering from the virus while Miss Cagayan de Oro Vincy Vacalares has also revealed she has recently tested positive.
Both girls have withdrawn from competing in the pageant, which will have its coronation night later this month in Baguio City.
In a statement obtained by GMANetwork.com, MUPO said, "The Miss Universe Philippines Organization's top priority continues to be the health and safety of all our candidates.
"We remain committed to ensuring that we follow all of the protocols and guidelines set forth by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases [IATF-EID]. "
"We are grateful to the Baguio City government, especially to Mayor Benjamin Magalong, for allowing us to film the preliminary interview, national costume, swimsuit, evening gown, and grand finale that will crown the first Miss Universe Philippines at the Baguio Country Club on October 25, 2020.
"We have consistently coordinated with Baguio City officials to ensure that we follow their rigorous protocols in order to preserve its status as a COVID-free city.
"The Miss Universe Philippines Organization also made sure that we continue to provide care and support for all of our candidates as they go through their Miss Universe Philippines journey during this unprecedented time.
"We have chosen St. Luke's Medical Center as our official health partner to conduct the swab testing for all of our candidates and provide the best care and treatment needed, should any of them become positive of COVID.
"While it is unfortunate and heartbreaking to see some of our candidates leave the competition, we thank them for being a part of the Miss Universe Philippines family.
"We salute their bravery and courage as they go through this difficult time and rest assured, we will continue to provide all of the help and support they need.
"We strongly believe that this is not the end of their journey as they will soon emerge victorious to be able to pursue their dreams of becoming beauty queens."
Nonetheless, the pageant is said to be pushing through with its original airing date.
Watch Miss Universe Philippines 2020 coronation night this October 25, 9:00 AM on GMA Network.
