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Pia Wurtzbach in Ecuador to help quake victims
Pia Wurtzbach in Ecuador to help quake victims
ABS-CBN News
Published May 28, 2016 06:12 PM PHT

MANILA - Reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach is in Ecuador to help victims of a powerful earthquake, in her first visit to a disaster-hit country since winning the crown last year.
MANILA - Reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach is in Ecuador to help victims of a powerful earthquake, in her first visit to a disaster-hit country since winning the crown last year.
A post on Wurtzbach's Instagram account showed her arriving in the southwestern city of Machala. The 26-year-old beauty queen said she went straight to the local Red Cross station and was briefed on the ongoing relief efforts.
A post on Wurtzbach's Instagram account showed her arriving in the southwestern city of Machala. The 26-year-old beauty queen said she went straight to the local Red Cross station and was briefed on the ongoing relief efforts.
"I cannot wait to meet you all! Stay strong Manabi and Esmeraldas! God is with us," she captioned her post, referring to the two provinces worst-hit by the quake.
"I cannot wait to meet you all! Stay strong Manabi and Esmeraldas! God is with us," she captioned her post, referring to the two provinces worst-hit by the quake.
On the official Instagram account of Miss Universe, Wurtzbach was seen handing out relief packs to children in evacuation centers. She said that she can relate to the children, especially since she grew up in the typhoon-prone Philippines.
On the official Instagram account of Miss Universe, Wurtzbach was seen handing out relief packs to children in evacuation centers. She said that she can relate to the children, especially since she grew up in the typhoon-prone Philippines.
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"We still need your help. Hundreds of people lost their lives and thousands more are suffering now," the caption read. Yes, emergency relief is always first priority but I hope we can continue efforts in REBUILDING."
"We still need your help. Hundreds of people lost their lives and thousands more are suffering now," the caption read. Yes, emergency relief is always first priority but I hope we can continue efforts in REBUILDING."
"Just because it's not all over the news doesn't mean that the suffering is over. I myself have volunteered back in the Philippines numerous times and on site. So I know the impact of a calamity like this to the people. If you can, please take some time to visit the Red Cross website to donate."
"Just because it's not all over the news doesn't mean that the suffering is over. I myself have volunteered back in the Philippines numerous times and on site. So I know the impact of a calamity like this to the people. If you can, please take some time to visit the Red Cross website to donate."
Wurtzbach said she would also appear at the annual Machala Parade.
Wurtzbach said she would also appear at the annual Machala Parade.
Hundreds were killed after a magnitude-7.8 quake, the strongest in decades, struck the Andean nation of 16 million people last month.
Hundreds were killed after a magnitude-7.8 quake, the strongest in decades, struck the Andean nation of 16 million people last month.
Wurtzbach, the third Filipina to win the Miss Universe title, has also promised to promote AIDS awareness and fight cyber-bullying during her reign.
Wurtzbach, the third Filipina to win the Miss Universe title, has also promised to promote AIDS awareness and fight cyber-bullying during her reign.
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'Paradise Found'—JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith Take Their Chemistry to Dubai
'Paradise Found'—JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith Take Their Chemistry to Dubai
Metro.Style
Published Feb 23, 2025 02:00 PM PHT
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Updated Feb 23, 2025 02:25 PM PHT

Fyang Smith and JM Ibarra | Photo from @jmdibarra _@iamsofiasmith

Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11's Fyang Smith and JM Ibarra are in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for The Filipino Channel's (TFC) Barrio Fiesta Dubai 2025 event, and they are serving couple, style, and travel goals during their trip. This marks JM and Fyang's first international trip and show together. Along with Darren Espanto and Morissette, the two were invited to perform for and bond with Filipinos in Dubai, making new memories and milestones together.
Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11's Fyang Smith and JM Ibarra are in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for The Filipino Channel's (TFC) Barrio Fiesta Dubai 2025 event, and they are serving couple, style, and travel goals during their trip. This marks JM and Fyang's first international trip and show together. Along with Darren Espanto and Morissette, the two were invited to perform for and bond with Filipinos in Dubai, making new memories and milestones together.
Both have been generous with sharing snaps from their trip, too. As a must-try activity in Dubai, JM and Fyang went on a desert safari adventure. They were a stylish duo, clad in white, cream, beige, and brown ensembles—visually cohesive with the scenic setting. They walked barefoot on desert sand. And what's even more magical was that they witnessed the breathtaking sunset in this beautiful spot, giving them the perfect opportunity to take more stunning photographs.
Both have been generous with sharing snaps from their trip, too. As a must-try activity in Dubai, JM and Fyang went on a desert safari adventure. They were a stylish duo, clad in white, cream, beige, and brown ensembles—visually cohesive with the scenic setting. They walked barefoot on desert sand. And what's even more magical was that they witnessed the breathtaking sunset in this beautiful spot, giving them the perfect opportunity to take more stunning photographs.
Fyang captioned a series of photos from the desert with "paradise found." JM felt the same way about the place, as he wrote, "Just another day in paradise."
Fyang captioned a series of photos from the desert with "paradise found." JM felt the same way about the place, as he wrote, "Just another day in paradise."
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Aside from sightseeing, JM and Fyang also bonded over food. In an Instagram post, which Fyang captioned with "just us," the carousel showed them with a heart-shaped pizza, plus several snaps of them taking photos of and with each other.
Aside from sightseeing, JM and Fyang also bonded over food. In an Instagram post, which Fyang captioned with "just us," the carousel showed them with a heart-shaped pizza, plus several snaps of them taking photos of and with each other.
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From the Big Brother house to the provinces where they performed to the ocean where they filmed Regine Velasquez's "Wherever You Are" music video to the tourist destinations in Dubai—JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith just keep going places together.
From the Big Brother house to the provinces where they performed to the ocean where they filmed Regine Velasquez's "Wherever You Are" music video to the tourist destinations in Dubai—JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith just keep going places together.
Scroll through the gallery below for more photos of Fyang Smith and JM Ibarra in Dubai:
Photos from @_iamsofiasmith @jmdibarra
Photos from @_iamsofiasmith @jmdibarra
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