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LOOK: Pia Wurtzbach represents PH in UN meeting
LOOK: Pia Wurtzbach represents PH in UN meeting
ABS-CBN News
Published Jun 09, 2016 06:35 PM PHT
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Updated Jun 10, 2016 10:57 AM PHT

MANILA – Continuing her advocacy efforts, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach attended a high-level meeting aimed at ending AIDS at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
MANILA – Continuing her advocacy efforts, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach attended a high-level meeting aimed at ending AIDS at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, Wurtzbach said she is “proud to represent my fellow countrymen, but most especially the LGBT community from all over the world” during the meeting, which brought together representatives from government and various sectors.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, Wurtzbach said she is “proud to represent my fellow countrymen, but most especially the LGBT community from all over the world” during the meeting, which brought together representatives from government and various sectors.
“I represent the Philippines and the rest of the Universe,” she wrote. “I am so humbled to be congratulated and thanked by highly respected ministers and directors from all over the world.”
“I represent the Philippines and the rest of the Universe,” she wrote. “I am so humbled to be congratulated and thanked by highly respected ministers and directors from all over the world.”
“There’s still so much to learn but words and promises are just words without actions, right? I am your student.”
“There’s still so much to learn but words and promises are just words without actions, right? I am your student.”
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In another post, Wurtzbach described the meeting at the UN headquarters as “an afternoon of panels and conversations on the importance of a Fast-Track approach.”
In another post, Wurtzbach described the meeting at the UN headquarters as “an afternoon of panels and conversations on the importance of a Fast-Track approach.”
She also shared a photo of herself at the Philippines’ table at the UN assembly hall.
She also shared a photo of herself at the Philippines’ table at the UN assembly hall.
“Why am I alone here? Where are our representatives? Pero sige. Ako na lang. Kaya ko na ‘to,” she said in jest.
“Why am I alone here? Where are our representatives? Pero sige. Ako na lang. Kaya ko na ‘to,” she said in jest.
Wurtzbach has been working with various organizations to educate herself about HIV/AIDS, which she chose as the focus of her advocacy work.
Wurtzbach has been working with various organizations to educate herself about HIV/AIDS, which she chose as the focus of her advocacy work.
“To be a Miss Universe is both an honor and a responsibility. If I were to be Miss Universe, I will use my voice to influence the youth and I will raise awareness to certain causes like HIV awareness that is timely and relevant to my country. I want to show the world – the Universe, rather – that I am confidently beautiful with a heart,” she said during the final question and answer round of last year’s Miss Universe.
“To be a Miss Universe is both an honor and a responsibility. If I were to be Miss Universe, I will use my voice to influence the youth and I will raise awareness to certain causes like HIV awareness that is timely and relevant to my country. I want to show the world – the Universe, rather – that I am confidently beautiful with a heart,” she said during the final question and answer round of last year’s Miss Universe.
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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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