The Miss Philippines explains why there’s no need for a swimsuit competition
On August 28, The Miss Philippines pageant announces that it will be removing the swimsuit segment from its round of competition. This in turn, sparked mixed reactions for many pageant fans.
Considering the importance of physique in both Miss Supranational and Miss Charm—the two international competitions where the winners of the pageant will be sent to—this move created one big cloud of confusion.
Following the announcement and reception from the public, the organization goes on to elaborate on its decision.
The Miss Philippines explains why there’s no need for a swimsuit competition
In a social media post on August 30, The Miss Philippines explains that they have nothing against swimsuits. Explaining that instead of concentrating on a woman’s vital statistics, they would prefer to highlight other important aspects.
“The Miss Philippines is a platform for a woman’s voice to be heard, for her influence to be felt, and for her passion to promote Filipino culture and heritage be amplified.”
A runway segment is revealed to replace the swimsuit competition.
Furthermore, the pageant states that swimsuits will still be worn in occasions. Examples include photoshoots in some the country’s world-famous resorts and beaches.
The Miss Philippines aims to be an ‘unusual pageant’, reinventing a competition where every Filipina will shine.
Applications for its forthcoming competition is still open, you can check their official social media platforms on how and when to join.
