Miss Universe PH franchise stays with Araneta Group, says MUO
The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) finally put an end to speculations that the Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) franchise has been awarded to the group of Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis Chavit Singson. In an official statement, the MUO said that it will continue working with the Araneta Group on Binibining Pilipinas. The full statement: “The Miss Universe Organization has had a very successful, decades long relationship with Stella and Jorge Araneta and Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. Stella is an icon in the pageant community and under her guidance, many young women have proudly represented the Philippines on the international stage, in addition to four amazing Filipinas who have gone on to bring home the Miss Universe crown; ''Through the country’s pageant system and its leadership, young women who have participated in Binibining Pilipinas have been afforded the opportunity to be the best they can be and lead “confidently beautiful” lives. ''In recent years, T...