
BORACAY Island, Malay Aklan- The Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) has successfully staged a Bikini Swimsuit Presentation at Aqua Resort here Thursday night.
Shamcey Supsup-Lee, MUPH’s national director, said that the Boracay leg is part of MUPH’s advocacy in promoting the beauty and culture of the country.
“While in Boracay, the 40 finalists visited the Ati community. They also had conducted a coastal clean up at the white beach,” she said.
Tutok to Win Partylist Congressman Sam Versoza, who went together with the MUPH candidates, said that the finalists also learned of the history of the indigenous tribe. “We promised to provide them with school buildings,” he said in a speech during the pageant.
During the Bikini Swimsuit Presentation, the MUPH organizers named at least two corporate awards. The top eight finalists were named Miss Aqua Angels. The top five winners were named Most Empowered Women.
The Top Eight Miss Aqua Angels Award winners in random order were Miss Pampanga, Miss Baguio, Miss Zambales, Miss Makati, Miss Bohol, Miss Agusan Del Norte, Miss Cavite, and Miss Paranaque.
The top five Most Empowered Women at random, were Ms Makati, Ms Baguio, Ms Bohol, Ms Cavite and Ms Cebu Province.