Miss Universe Philippines 2020 postponed due to COVID-19 threat
In compliance with the country's efforts to stop the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 or COVID-19, the first-ever edition of the Miss Universe Philippines Organization has decided to postpone its coronation night and move it to June.
Its finals night was originally scheduled to happen on May 3 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
The official announcement released on March 14 stated: “Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) is taking a graceful pause to stand with the Filipino people in its fight against COVID-19.”
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The Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) organization defined the changes in the schedule of their events.
“Pageant activities will be suspended with immediate effect to ensure the health and safety of our contestants, and for fans and production teams to focus on responding to the National Government's recently implemented community quarantine.
“The Finals will now take place on 14 June 2020, Sunday.
“Measured adjustments to the competition schedule and delivery of new and exciting events are being finalized and will be announced in the coming days and weeks.”
In their statement, the organization confidently believes that the coronavirus is something that the country will soon overcome.
“The Philippines' four Miss Universe crowns are a testament to the country's ability to come together as a people and support an important cause.
“The fight against COVID-19 is no different.”
MUPh also notified that online campaigns will continue amid the pandemic COVID-19.
“In the meantime, we will continue to post online tourism videos of the contestants so that amidst this challenge, we still can be reminded of the beauty of the Philippines worthy to be celebrated beyond our coastlines.”
With that, the Miss Universe Philippines “remains committed to taking Philippine pageantry to amazing new heights.”