READ: Miss Universe Philippines breaks away from Binibining Pilipinas; installs Shamcey Supsup as first National Director
For more than half a century, the Miss Universe Organization has decided to break away from the Araneta Group and Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc.
The official statement was posted on the official Facebook page of the Miss Universe Philippines Organization, where it read:
“The Miss Universe Organization expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the Araneta Group and Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. for their more than 50 years of stewardship of the Miss Universe brand and franchise in the Philippines.
“Both organizations have made an indelible mark in the international pageant scene for celebrating the intelligence, beauty and grace of hundreds of Filipina queens, and for garnering several international titles through the years.
“Undeniably, the most prestigious of these titles continues to be the coveted Miss Universe Philippines. The foundation and fundamentals of Philippine Pageantry are known worldwide to be solid and shall endure all because of the hard work and commitment of the Araneta Group and BPCI.”
It added, “The Miss Universe Organization is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Miss Universe Philippines Organization - a fresh team that will lead the country towards its continued quest to share the beauty and grace of the Filipina to the rest of the world.”
Leading the organization is former Miss Universe Philippines 2011 Shamcey Supsup as the national director. She will be joined by designer Albert Andrada as the Design Council Head, talent manager Jonas Gaffud as the Creative Director, Miss Universe Philippines 2006 Lia Ramos as Head of Women Empowerment Committee and Charity, Atty. Nad Bronce as Head of Legal Affairs, and Mario Garcia as Business Development/ Marketing Head.
Read the full statement below:
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