Let Miss Universe be an inspiration, Filipino bishops say
Philippine victory in beauty pageant carries message for typhoon victims, they say
The victory of a Filipino woman in this year's Miss Universe
competition should serve as an inspiration to thousands of Filipinos
left devastated by a typhoon last week, the Philippine Catholic bishops'
conference said Dec. 21.Miss Philippines, Pia Wurtzbach, is crowned Miss Universe 2015 on
stage at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, in Las Vegas, Calif., on
Dec. 20. (Photo by AFP)
"As our countrymen suffer from the onslaught of typhoon [Melor], let
her win be an inspiration," conference spokesman, Father Jerome
Secillano, said.
At least 20 people were killed and 24 others injured when the typhoon struck the disaster-prone country last week
Tens of thousands of people face the prospect of spending Christmas in temporary shelters or without power as a result of the typhoon.
"Pia Wurtzbach's feat is something that we should be proud of," Secillano said.
The 26-year old Wurtzbach won the crown during the Dec. 20 pageant held at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, in Las Vegas in the United States.
Controversy surrounded the announcement of the winner after pageant host Steve Harvey misread the card with the results and announced Colombia's Ariadna Guttierez had won.
What is important for Filipinos to take to heart is Wurtzbach's message that "beauty is nothing without a heart," the priest said.
At least 20 people were killed and 24 others injured when the typhoon struck the disaster-prone country last week
Tens of thousands of people face the prospect of spending Christmas in temporary shelters or without power as a result of the typhoon.
"Pia Wurtzbach's feat is something that we should be proud of," Secillano said.
The 26-year old Wurtzbach won the crown during the Dec. 20 pageant held at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, in Las Vegas in the United States.
Controversy surrounded the announcement of the winner after pageant host Steve Harvey misread the card with the results and announced Colombia's Ariadna Guttierez had won.
What is important for Filipinos to take to heart is Wurtzbach's message that "beauty is nothing without a heart," the priest said.
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