Miss World PH 'disappointed' as Maureen Montagne declines Miss Eco International 2019 crown | ABS-CBN
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Miss World PH 'disappointed' as Maureen Montagne declines Miss Eco International 2019 crown
Miss World PH 'disappointed' as Maureen Montagne declines Miss Eco International 2019 crown
ABS-CBN News
Published Jun 05, 2020 12:21 PM PHT
MANILA -- The national director of Miss World Philippines said he felt "disappointed" after one of their representatives, Maureen Montagne, declined the Miss Eco International 2019 crown despite being next in line for the title.
MANILA -- The national director of Miss World Philippines said he felt "disappointed" after one of their representatives, Maureen Montagne, declined the Miss Eco International 2019 crown despite being next in line for the title.
In the end, it was fourth runner-up Amy Tinie Abdul Aziz of Malaysia who took over the crown.
In the end, it was fourth runner-up Amy Tinie Abdul Aziz of Malaysia who took over the crown.
"Being the next in line, she was automatically qualified to wear the prestigious crown which would have brought glory to our country, would have given her the rare opportunity to become United Nations Ambassador for Ecotourism, and possibly would've made pageant history with the country's back-to-back wins for Miss Eco International 2018-2019," Vegafria said.
"Being the next in line, she was automatically qualified to wear the prestigious crown which would have brought glory to our country, would have given her the rare opportunity to become United Nations Ambassador for Ecotourism, and possibly would've made pageant history with the country's back-to-back wins for Miss Eco International 2018-2019," Vegafria said.
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"What disappointed me even more was that she chose to join another local pageant instead -- without even according proper courtesy to the Miss World Philippines and Miss Eco International organizations," he added. "This is a clear violation of the prestigious international pageant's rules and regulations since her tenure has not yet formally ended."
"What disappointed me even more was that she chose to join another local pageant instead -- without even according proper courtesy to the Miss World Philippines and Miss Eco International organizations," he added. "This is a clear violation of the prestigious international pageant's rules and regulations since her tenure has not yet formally ended."
Montagne is part of this year's batch of candidates in Binibining Pilipinas, which sends representatives to Miss International, Miss Supranational, and other pageants.
Montagne is part of this year's batch of candidates in Binibining Pilipinas, which sends representatives to Miss International, Miss Supranational, and other pageants.
Vegafria said Montagne "could've still accepted the crown and waited until September when she can formally relinquish her title," citing his conversation with Miss Eco International founder Dr. Amaal Rezk.
Vegafria said Montagne "could've still accepted the crown and waited until September when she can formally relinquish her title," citing his conversation with Miss Eco International founder Dr. Amaal Rezk.
"But she refused," he said. "Her conduct unbecoming of [a] pageant queen is a clear deterrent to her loftier aspirations for yet another crown."
"But she refused," he said. "Her conduct unbecoming of [a] pageant queen is a clear deterrent to her loftier aspirations for yet another crown."
"Despite all these, I still send her my blessings," he ended.
"Despite all these, I still send her my blessings," he ended.
Many pageant fans criticized Vegafria and the Miss World Organization for their statement, which was described as "tasteless."
Many pageant fans criticized Vegafria and the Miss World Organization for their statement, which was described as "tasteless."
Others expressed their support for Montagne, saying she has the right "to choose what is best for her."
Others expressed their support for Montagne, saying she has the right "to choose what is best for her."
Montagne earlier stressed she is "sticking with" her journey in Bb. Pilipinas, saying she has "poured my heart and soul" into it this year.
Montagne earlier stressed she is "sticking with" her journey in Bb. Pilipinas, saying she has "poured my heart and soul" into it this year.
The statement, which was first posted on the beauty queen's Instagram page, was later deleted.
The statement, which was first posted on the beauty queen's Instagram page, was later deleted.
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