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Miss Universe PH Chelsea Manalo feted in Bulacan homecoming
Miss Universe PH Chelsea Manalo feted in Bulacan homecoming
Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo during her homecoming parade in Bulacan, June 8, 2024. Anna Cerezo, ABS-CBN News
Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo during her homecoming parade in Bulacan, June 8, 2024. Anna Cerezo, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA -- Proud residents of Bulacan came together as a community to give the Philippines' bet in Miss Universe 2024, Chelsea Manalo, a homecoming parade fit for a queen on Saturday morning.
MANILA -- Proud residents of Bulacan came together as a community to give the Philippines' bet in Miss Universe 2024, Chelsea Manalo, a homecoming parade fit for a queen on Saturday morning.
Manalo rode an elegantly decorated float for her victory parade that took off at the Capitol Compound and ended at the Malolos-Guiguinto Boundary Arch.
Manalo rode an elegantly decorated float for her victory parade that took off at the Capitol Compound and ended at the Malolos-Guiguinto Boundary Arch.
"We wanted her to look like a queen. We put Kawayan, items that showcase the province. We also used earth colors because Bulakenya, para very native sa Bulacan ang colors," said Anthony Ramos, the designer of the float.
"We wanted her to look like a queen. We put Kawayan, items that showcase the province. We also used earth colors because Bulakenya, para very native sa Bulacan ang colors," said Anthony Ramos, the designer of the float.
Manalo was moved to tears by the support she received from the residents of Bulacan, and promised to uplift the province.
Manalo was moved to tears by the support she received from the residents of Bulacan, and promised to uplift the province.
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"On my way here, it was very emotional. I started here, I started dreaming here in my home town. It is not easy but if you pursue with all your might. Just keep people who are close to you," she said. "Always keep your faith, always believe in yourself.
"On my way here, it was very emotional. I started here, I started dreaming here in my home town. It is not easy but if you pursue with all your might. Just keep people who are close to you," she said. "Always keep your faith, always believe in yourself.
"If you stay humble and kind, you will be uplifted. You will get a crown. And it is my time… thank you to everyone who was here," she added.
"If you stay humble and kind, you will be uplifted. You will get a crown. And it is my time… thank you to everyone who was here," she added.
"I am thankful for all the support. I know this can help Bulacan as well, I want to make it even more known and bring it to the international stage," she said.
"I am thankful for all the support. I know this can help Bulacan as well, I want to make it even more known and bring it to the international stage," she said.
Manalo was welcomed at the Capitol Building in Bulacan by governor Daniel Fernando and Vice Governor Alex Castro.
Manalo was welcomed at the Capitol Building in Bulacan by governor Daniel Fernando and Vice Governor Alex Castro.
"The most beautiful woman in the Philippines is now with the Bulakenyos. We have been waiting for you for a long time, they missed you so much," Fernando said. "Your victory is the victory of every Bulakenyo. Congratulations. We love you."
"The most beautiful woman in the Philippines is now with the Bulakenyos. We have been waiting for you for a long time, they missed you so much," Fernando said. "Your victory is the victory of every Bulakenyo. Congratulations. We love you."
The Reyna La Bulakenya was also presented with unique gifts made by locals such as a woven flower arrangement made of coconut leaves called puni.
The Reyna La Bulakenya was also presented with unique gifts made by locals such as a woven flower arrangement made of coconut leaves called puni.
"We are trying to revive the art of Puni. It is a Bulacan art. It became obsolete. We wanted to make it modern," said Jhoanna Garcia, owner of Punique PH.
"We are trying to revive the art of Puni. It is a Bulacan art. It became obsolete. We wanted to make it modern," said Jhoanna Garcia, owner of Punique PH.
Elma Baltazar, who taught Manalo street dance in high school, said the beauty queen was "one of the best students."
Elma Baltazar, who taught Manalo street dance in high school, said the beauty queen was "one of the best students."
"She is really good at street dancing. I am proud of her. She is smart, you see how smart she is. She is very humble," she added.
"She is really good at street dancing. I am proud of her. She is smart, you see how smart she is. She is very humble," she added.
"We have been supporting her even as she ran for Miss World," Agnes Cayaban, a supporter of Manalo, said. "It is an honor really for all of us, for all Filipinos. We are so proud."
"We have been supporting her even as she ran for Miss World," Agnes Cayaban, a supporter of Manalo, said. "It is an honor really for all of us, for all Filipinos. We are so proud."
Manalo, who hails from Bulacan, won the MUPH 2024 crown last month. She will represent the country in the next Miss Universe pageant.
Manalo, who hails from Bulacan, won the MUPH 2024 crown last month. She will represent the country in the next Miss Universe pageant.
The Philippines currently has four Miss Universe titleholders.
The Philippines currently has four Miss Universe titleholders.
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