beautywatchnyc wrote:
I simply don't understand. Why should mixed lineage Filipinas and their origins be disenfranchised in joining the annual search (who's winner would represent the country in international competitions?) As we speak, close to 11.5M Filipinos live, work, and have settled overseas. Many of this number established families with their foreign spouses in the host country of employment destination. This phenom has started since the early 70's and still increasing. You can imagine the expanse of mixed marriages and the total number of direct legit offspring that that has produced today.
These mixed daughters with Filipino blood in them are as "native" as their kababayans living in the native archipelago. They may not be able to speak the national language like a native does but growing up learn all about the culture and desirable values that only their travelled educated mom or dad from the Phil teaches them to imbibe and embrace. The Phil Constitution further defines and makes a clear definition who they are. Even the local pageant search criteria do not discriminate against them. In fact, if you look closely at the individual search criterion, the advantage is skewed more to these mixed girl's side.
So why cast aspersion on their eligibility to join when, thus far, no law (local or international) prohibits any of those qualified from joining or pursuing their aspiration to conquer the int'l stage? "Pure", "Native" Filipino is a complete anachronism. It must not exist in the language of pageants today. The world's borders started becoming porous since the earliest 19th century. Ethnic, indigenous to describe the make up of certain groups of peoples across the world is a complete misnomer. That ceased with the dawn of exploration and trade. What then is new?
Ian Sebastin wrote:beautywatchnyc wrote:
I simply don't understand. Why should mixed lineage Filipinas and their origins be disenfranchised in joining the annual search (who's winner would represent the country in international competitions?) As we speak, close to 11.5M Filipinos live, work, and have settled overseas. Many of this number established families with their foreign spouses in the host country of employment destination. This phenom has started since the early 70's and still increasing. You can imagine the expanse of mixed marriages and the total number of direct legit offspring that that has produced today.
These mixed daughters with Filipino blood in them are as "native" as their kababayans living in the native archipelago. They may not be able to speak the national language like a native does but growing up learn all about the culture and desirable values that only their travelled educated mom or dad from the Phil teaches them to imbibe and embrace. The Phil Constitution further defines and makes a clear definition who they are. Even the local pageant search criteria do not discriminate against them. In fact, if you look closely at the individual search criterion, the advantage is skewed more to these mixed girl's side.
So why cast aspersion on their eligibility to join when, thus far, no law (local or international) prohibits any of those qualified from joining or pursuing their aspiration to conquer the int'l stage? "Pure", "Native" Filipino is a complete anachronism. It must not exist in the language of pageants today. The world's borders started becoming porous since the earliest 19th century. Ethnic, indigenous to describe the make up of certain groups of peoples across the world is a complete misnomer. That ceased with the dawn of exploration and trade. What then is new?
frederick wrote:There are some WTF placements, like Miss Canada, TnT, and Haiti. I'm sad celeste did not place.
beautywatchnyc wrote:
I simply don't understand. Why should mixed lineage Filipinas and their origins be disenfranchised in joining the annual search (who's winner would represent the country in international competitions?) As we speak, close to 11.5M Filipinos live, work, and have settled overseas. Many of this number established families with their foreign spouses in the host country of employment destination. This phenom has started since the early 70's and still increasing. You can imagine the expanse of mixed marriages and the total number of direct legit offspring that that has produced today.
These mixed daughters with Filipino blood in them are as "native" as their kababayans living in the native archipelago. They may not be able to speak the national language like a native does but growing up learn all about the culture and desirable values that only their travelled educated mom or dad from the Phil teaches them to imbibe and embrace. The Phil Constitution further defines and makes a clear definition who they are. Even the local pageant search criteria do not discriminate against them. In fact, if you look closely at the individual search criterion, the advantage is skewed more to these mixed girl's side.
So why cast aspersion on their eligibility to join when, thus far, no law (local or international) prohibits any of those qualified from joining or pursuing their aspiration to conquer the int'l stage? "Pure", "Native" Filipino is a complete anachronism. It must not exist in the language of pageants today. The world's borders started becoming porous since the earliest 19th century. Ethnic, indigenous to describe the make up of certain groups of peoples across the world is a complete misnomer. That ceased with the dawn of exploration and trade. What then is new?
Virginia Dalisay wrote:beautywatchnyc wrote:
I simply don't understand. Why should mixed lineage Filipinas and their origins be disenfranchised in joining the annual search (who's winner would represent the country in international competitions?) As we speak, close to 11.5M Filipinos live, work, and have settled overseas. Many of this number established families with their foreign spouses in the host country of employment destination. This phenom has started since the early 70's and still increasing. You can imagine the expanse of mixed marriages and the total number of direct legit offspring that that has produced today.
These mixed daughters with Filipino blood in them are as "native" as their kababayans living in the native archipelago. They may not be able to speak the national language like a native does but growing up learn all about the culture and desirable values that only their travelled educated mom or dad from the Phil teaches them to imbibe and embrace. The Phil Constitution further defines and makes a clear definition who they are. Even the local pageant search criteria do not discriminate against them. In fact, if you look closely at the individual search criterion, the advantage is skewed more to these mixed girl's side.
So why cast aspersion on their eligibility to join when, thus far, no law (local or international) prohibits any of those qualified from joining or pursuing their aspiration to conquer the int'l stage? "Pure", "Native" Filipino is a complete anachronism. It must not exist in the language of pageants today. The world's borders started becoming porous since the earliest 19th century. Ethnic, indigenous to describe the make up of certain groups of peoples across the world is a complete misnomer. That ceased with the dawn of exploration and trade. What then is new?
Agree...
Gloria is a Diaz which is a Spanish lineage.
Margie is a Moran which is an Irish lineage.
Pia is a Wurtzbach which is a German lineage.
Catriona is a Gray which is an Australian lineage.
So tell me, is having a mix blood an advantage or disadvantage.?
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bloomfield wrote:frederick wrote:There are some WTF placements, like Miss Canada, TnT, and Haiti. I'm sad celeste did not place.
Oh I definitely agree with you ........ I partly blamed WENDY for including her fellow fugly woman in the semis !!! EEEewwwwww !!! And that miss Canada that looks like MIU MIU eewwwww !!! Haiti also should have not included there !!!! On the other side of the fence, I also partly blamed Celeste for NOT giving the best of what she can do in the prelims, I heard that she was reserving her energy for the finals, THAT IF SHE PENETRATES THE SEMIS !!! But unfortunately she did not, she should've showcased her skills on stage .... NEXT time, tell all future pinay queens and their mentors/trainers to give all the best they can in the prelims, because you never know if they make it to the semis ..... CELESTE broke the philippines' streak, It's a wake up call really !!!!
beautywatchnyc wrote:Virginia Dalisay wrote:beautywatchnyc wrote:
I simply don't understand. Why should mixed lineage Filipinas and their origins be disenfranchised in joining the annual search (who's winner would represent the country in international competitions?) As we speak, close to 11.5M Filipinos live, work, and have settled overseas. Many of this number established families with their foreign spouses in the host country of employment destination. This phenom has started since the early 70's and still increasing. You can imagine the expanse of mixed marriages and the total number of direct legit offspring that that has produced today.
These mixed daughters with Filipino blood in them are as "native" as their kababayans living in the native archipelago. They may not be able to speak the national language like a native does but growing up learn all about the culture and desirable values that only their travelled educated mom or dad from the Phil teaches them to imbibe and embrace. The Phil Constitution further defines and makes a clear definition who they are. Even the local pageant search criteria do not discriminate against them. In fact, if you look closely at the individual search criterion, the advantage is skewed more to these mixed girl's side.
So why cast aspersion on their eligibility to join when, thus far, no law (local or international) prohibits any of those qualified from joining or pursuing their aspiration to conquer the int'l stage? "Pure", "Native" Filipino is a complete anachronism. It must not exist in the language of pageants today. The world's borders started becoming porous since the earliest 19th century. Ethnic, indigenous to describe the make up of certain groups of peoples across the world is a complete misnomer. That ceased with the dawn of exploration and trade. What then is new?
Agree...
Gloria is a Diaz which is a Spanish lineage.
Margie is a Moran which is an Irish lineage.
Pia is a Wurtzbach which is a German lineage.
Catriona is a Gray which is an Australian lineage.
So tell me, is having a mix blood an advantage or disadvantage.?
.
TBH, I can't think of any valid reason why it is a disadvantage for Filipinos and the country.
On the other hand, a slew of those who hate and are cowed by rotten insecurities know the official records too well, the stats will bear that for everyone else to see. Fact:- ambitious Filipinas with the winning attitude and personality who spent years living and studying abroad are at a major advantage. Why? Becoz these Filipinas share an internationalist purview of things and are able to articulate their thoughts with relative ease confidence. Compared to those those who have never left the islands nor set foot on foreign soil, Filipinas residing abroad are often more cosmopolitan owing the ease of travel and actual immersion with cultural imperatives outside of their own household.
I can cite a litany of more reasons with no qualifications nor justification required.
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