Miss Philippines pageant opens applications to moms, wives
Newly-launched The Miss Philippines welcomes mothers and wives to participate in its competition.
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00:00 The newly launched The Miss Philippines welcomes mothers and wives to participate in its competition.
00:06 The organization says women who already have children and partners don't have to give up
00:11 their pageant dreams.
00:13 Pageant organizers say mothers and wives are "as effective as single women at being influencers
00:18 and advocates of Philippine culture and heritage."
00:21 The announcement comes days after The Miss Philippines declares its intention to reinvent
00:25 the country's pageant scene.
00:27 The pageant also scraps the traditional swimsuit competition and having a red carpet moment
00:32 for their formal wear segment.
00:34 Candidates will also give TED Talk-type speeches and are expected to emphasize how they can
00:38 promote the Philippines to the world.
00:41 Its affiliate male competition, Mr. Pilipinas Worldwide, is also open to candidates who
00:46 are married and have children.
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