Liz Mabao off to Malaysia for Miss Scuba International 2019

Miss Philippines Liz Mabao left for Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia Nov. 1 to represent the country in the Miss Scuba International 2019 pageant on Nov. 16. Mabao, 19, of Rizal, will compete against other ocean ambassadors from around the world in the contest that advocates marine conservation and promote safe driving practices. She wants to raise awareness on the negative impact of carbon footprint. Carbon footprint is the amount of pollution a person or a company puts into environment. Mabao was accompanied at the airport by Miss Scuba Philippines CEO and Miss Scuba International 2015 Cindy Pacia Madduma. "I encourage everyone to conserve energy, reduce plastic consumption, and practice a greener life," said Mabao, during her send-off held at Shaw Vertis Residences in Mandaluyong City. Joining Mabao in her send-off were runners-up Cria Villanueva, Sheikha Calapatia, and Miss Scuba Philippines CEO and Madduma. "As a pageant with a sincere advocacy that...