Miss Universe Philippines takes 'graceful pause', halts pageant activities

Miss Universe Philippines organization has announced that it will be taking a ‘graceful pause’ as it temporarily halts all its pageant-related activities to help fighting the coronavirus disease or COVID-19.
 
“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 organization said in a statement. 
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The finals night and other related activities have been postponed until June 14.
 
The organization said it remains committed to taking Philippine pageantry to amazing new heights.
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MUP adds that it will continue to post tourism videos of contestants. 
 
“We still can be reminded of the beauty of the Philippines worthy to be celebrated beyond our coastlines,” the organization said in a statement. 

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Please read : Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) is taking a graceful pause to stand with the Filipino people in its fight against COVID-19. The support of our contestants, pageant fans and sponsors thus far is both humbling and inspiring, and it gives MUPh the confidence to take this important step to help our country. . 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. MUPh remains committed to taking Philippine pageantry to amazing new heights. 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. . 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. The entire MUPh community is encouraged to stay healthy, vigilant and informed as the country works to rise above this evolving challenge. In the meantime, we will continue to post online tourism videos of the contestants on our Facebook page Miss Universe Philippines, and on Youtube account Empire Philippines , so that amidst this challenge, we still can be reminded of the beauty of the Philippines worthy to be celebrated beyond our coastlines.

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