MANILA -- They both won the Miss Universe title for the country.

And on Wednesday, we learn that beauty queens Catriona Gray and Pia Wurtzbach have something else in common -- both are standing with ABS-CBN, after it was forced to go off air.

They posted their messages of solidarity with the network online, with Gray writing on Facebook: "As we face this global pandemic as a nation, fast and accessible information is key to saving lives."

"By silencing voices we’re doing a disservice to our countrymen who need it most.

"At a time in our history when we should be remembered for how we all came together to serve each other. When we look back, what will be remembered instead? #NoToABSCBNShutdown"

Wurtzbach, on the other hand, shared an artwork depicting a Filipina with her hands tied together, gagged, and blindfolded.

She posted it on Instagram with the hashtag #IStandWithABSCBN.

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ABSCBN holds a dear place in my heart. I spent most of my teenage years in the halls of ABSCBN, attending workshops, doing rehearsals, tapings and even attending classes (They had a high school a few years back and I graduated there) ABSCBN was a home for me. It is also home to 11,000 employees and is in the homes of almost every Filipino family. 💔 To my ABSCBN family, I stand by you. I am still hopeful that all of this is just a challenge. Maayos rin ang lahat. #IStandWithABSCBN #NoToABSCBNShutdown Artwork by @riabrines

A post shared by Pia Wurtzbach (@piawurtzbach) on May 5, 2020 at 10:34pm PDT

Other beauty queens also criticized the cease-and-desist order against ABS-CBN.

Rachel Peters and Gazini Ganados:

Ariella Arida:

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A post shared by ARIELLA ARIDA (@araarida) on May 5, 2020 at 3:40am PDT

Kylie Verzosa:

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A post shared by Kylie Verzosa (@kylieverzosa) on May 5, 2020 at 4:59am PDT

Kelsey Merritt, the first Filipina model to join the coveted Victoria’s Secret fashion show, also agreed that there's a need to speak out following what is widely seen as an attack on press freedom.

It was on Tuesday when the National Telecommunications Commission announced its order to have the TV and radio operations of ABS-CBN stopped, in the absence of a franchise.