Miss Universe 2010 Question and Answer (Top 5)
1) Miss Philippines: Maria Venus Raj (Fourth Runner-up)
Judge: William Ballmer
Question: What is one big mistake that you made in your life and what did you do to make it right?
Her answer: Thank you so much sir for the wonderful question. Good evening ladies and gentlemen! Good evening Las Vegas! You know what sir, in my 22 years of my existence, I can say there is nothing major, major, I mean, problem that I have done in my life, because I am very confident with my family and with the love that they are giving to me. So thank you so much that I am here! Thank you, thank you so much.
Pilipina Ako says: One mistake I had was when I assumed I could have what I want through mere will. I, unfortunately, cannot do anything about those now. But at least I have learned that I still have to give more when I already thought I did.
2) Miss Australia: Jesinta Campbell (Third Runner-up)
Judge: Niki Taylor
Question: Legislation banning certain kind of religious clothing has caused controversy around the world. What role should the government play in determining such a personal preference?
Her answer: One of the greatest things we have is the freedom of choice. And tonight, we wore our swimsuits (which) were designed by Tala and she said that fashion is freedom and I don’t think the government should have any say in what we wear because we can all make our own personal choices.
Pilipina Ako says: Governments were established for a reason. Laws were formulated for a reason. Human beings as we are, we must follow what this physical world dictates. And that includes the rules and regulations each country has. There is a proper forum for everything, and leaders must implement what majority of the populace they are serving wants.
3) Miss Ukraine: Anna Poslavskaya (Second Runner-up)
Judge: Jane Seymour
Question: Many airports are now using full-body scanners. How do you feel about going through a scanner that can actually see through your clothes?
Her answer: I think it is a very important question of security. To avoid the type of catastrophes which we already seen and we are well-aware of them. So if that helps save the lives of people then I’m for it.
Pilipina Ako says: Those precautions were meant to safeguard the public. I cannot but agree with it, but while this particular security measure goes on, I would also strive for the day that men and women could have complete privacy and safety.
4) Miss Jamaica: Yendi Phillips (First Runner-up)
Judge: Cameron Hall
Question: Some countries still accept the death-penalty. Is it acceptable? And why?
Her answer: Good Evening, Las Vegas. Good Evening, judges. I believe that life is a gift, a gift given by only one ultimate Creator and I believe that none of us as humans have the right to take a life. And I believe that we as mere beings of the earth have no right to control what it is that only one person can control and that is God. Thank you.
Pilipina Ako says: Jesus Christ himself has said, “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what is God’s.” As much as life is a gift from the Supreme Being, we are also given the grace to think and feel. I believe crimes could be controlled if the capital punishment would be applied. I just would not stop casting love meanwhile.
5) Miss Mexico: Jimena Navarrete (Miss Universe 2010 Winner)
Judge: Evan Lysacek
Question: In your opinion, what effect is unsupervised Internet use having on today’s youth?
Her answer: Good Evening, Las Vegas. Well, I do believe that Internet is an indispensable, necessary tool for the present time. And we must be very careful and watch over what our children watch and see, and we must be sure to teach them the values that we learn as a family. So that they may use Internet properly. Thank you.
Pilipina Ako says: As the web is a tool that can be used by anyone anytime and anywhere, it could be really scary. But I trust the current generation. So long as parents and educators can honestly say that they’re doing their job, fear would be unfounded.
References
25 August 2010
06 August 2010
How Filipinas regard physical beauty
Pinoy soap opera Rosalka started by portraying the lives of its two main characters: Mariz Benitez-Florencio (Maja Salvador) and Devina Ventura (Melissa Cantiveros). The first is a top supermodel with a rich husband and a son, while the second is a market vendor with proud parents, loving neighbors and a faithful friend.
But both of them are troubled. Mariz had engaged herself in an extra-marital affair. Devina, or Devin, on the other hand, started to believe that her life would be better if she was pretty. Secretly, she wishes to be just like idol.
The adaptation was probably written in the mid- or late-80s; Precious Pages Corporation, publisher of the Precious Hearts Romances where the series was derived, started in 1992. It capitalized on the vulnerability of a plain, country girl who considered physical beauty as a prerequisite to happiness and satisfaction. But is that still the standard today? Had men begun to see past another person’s appearance?
Plastic surgery originated in India way ahead Jesus Christ was born. The first patient had been a man; Walter Yeo, a British soldier, was assigned to man guns aboard a battleship in Jutland. He lost his upper and lower eyelid during that war so he underwent a skin transplantation.
In the Philippines, there are 90 registered plastic surgery clinics that can lift thighs, augment breasts and suspend brows, among others. These procedures have enabled PM to wear tight shirts, MGA to look un-Filipina and RW to wear bikinis. There is no question anymore how some Filipinas regard physical beauty nowadays.
The issue now is if that should be the case. The issue now is if that should be the classification. The issue now is if that should be the perception. The issue now is if that should be the measure to withstand and survive.
Beauty, for some Filipinas, is perfection. Who, anyway, could tell the amiability of a person for company upon seeing the latter for the first time? Who would trust someone looking gruesome and hideous? Who would prefer an unattractive guy to a handsome fellow to spend the rest of your life with?
Currently, there are no regulations and restrictions in the Philippines that would guide interested parties to who should they approach for a certain procedure. Anyone can perform plastic surgery even without training. There are also no rules to penalize those who will commit mistakes; doctors just have to be certified by the Philippine Association of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeons, Inc (PAPRAS) to reconstruct and beautify. And only 80 were certified.
* * * *
In another Pinoy soap opera, a rich guy fell in love with a poor hunchback.
They met when the girl moved to the city to work for his cousin’s parlor. They had bumped into each other in the terminal when the girl instantly felt a liking for him.
If it were not for the monster that transforms the girl into a beautiful woman every full moon, the guy wouldn’t go after her.
But could that really happen? Could a man really prefer his opposite’s sex inner characteristics from that person’s physical appearance? Moreover, could a Filipino fall in love with a Filipina short of his innate standards for a partner?
The Sunday Times thought about this question two years ago. From its respondents, it figured that an ideal woman is one who could cook, laugh at her man’s jokes, play sports, say “thank you,” understand weaknesses, and voice sentiments. It would also be a plus if the woman is honest, dependent and adaptive.
But that’s with the American men. What’s then with the Filipinos?
Unfortunately, there’s no concrete information on that in the web. But centuries ago, Cleopatra and Mark Antony fell in love with each other despite their differing homelands. Cleopatra even committed suicide upon learning Mark Antony’s death.
Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais had remained in love with each other even when they ‘parted ways’ (Josephine couldn’t produce a heir). In fact, till Napoleon’s last breath, the Emperor of France maintained that France, armée, tête d’armée, Joséphine (France, army, head of the army, Joséphine).
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built a monument for Queen Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Banu) who had died giving birth. King Edward VIII abdicated from his throne to marry an American socialite and divorcee.
The men mentioned might have come from different nationalities and statures, but they shared the same penchant for physically attractive women. Cleopatra was a “great beauty” that has “changed world history”. Josephine de Beauharnais was shapely and elegant. The Taj Mahal was a “tribute” to the “legendary beauty and virtue” of Mumtaz Mahal.
It was just a little different with King Edward III. He became ‘slavishly dependent’ to Wallis Simpson because of “her domineering manner and abrasive irreverence toward his position.” But just the same, Cleopatra, Josephine, Mumtaz and Wallis were all physically attractive. It would be wrong to miss that fact.
References
But both of them are troubled. Mariz had engaged herself in an extra-marital affair. Devina, or Devin, on the other hand, started to believe that her life would be better if she was pretty. Secretly, she wishes to be just like idol.
The adaptation was probably written in the mid- or late-80s; Precious Pages Corporation, publisher of the Precious Hearts Romances where the series was derived, started in 1992. It capitalized on the vulnerability of a plain, country girl who considered physical beauty as a prerequisite to happiness and satisfaction. But is that still the standard today? Had men begun to see past another person’s appearance?
Plastic surgery originated in India way ahead Jesus Christ was born. The first patient had been a man; Walter Yeo, a British soldier, was assigned to man guns aboard a battleship in Jutland. He lost his upper and lower eyelid during that war so he underwent a skin transplantation.
In the Philippines, there are 90 registered plastic surgery clinics that can lift thighs, augment breasts and suspend brows, among others. These procedures have enabled PM to wear tight shirts, MGA to look un-Filipina and RW to wear bikinis. There is no question anymore how some Filipinas regard physical beauty nowadays.
The issue now is if that should be the case. The issue now is if that should be the classification. The issue now is if that should be the perception. The issue now is if that should be the measure to withstand and survive.
Beauty, for some Filipinas, is perfection. Who, anyway, could tell the amiability of a person for company upon seeing the latter for the first time? Who would trust someone looking gruesome and hideous? Who would prefer an unattractive guy to a handsome fellow to spend the rest of your life with?
Currently, there are no regulations and restrictions in the Philippines that would guide interested parties to who should they approach for a certain procedure. Anyone can perform plastic surgery even without training. There are also no rules to penalize those who will commit mistakes; doctors just have to be certified by the Philippine Association of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeons, Inc (PAPRAS) to reconstruct and beautify. And only 80 were certified.
* * * *
In another Pinoy soap opera, a rich guy fell in love with a poor hunchback.
They met when the girl moved to the city to work for his cousin’s parlor. They had bumped into each other in the terminal when the girl instantly felt a liking for him.
If it were not for the monster that transforms the girl into a beautiful woman every full moon, the guy wouldn’t go after her.
But could that really happen? Could a man really prefer his opposite’s sex inner characteristics from that person’s physical appearance? Moreover, could a Filipino fall in love with a Filipina short of his innate standards for a partner?
The Sunday Times thought about this question two years ago. From its respondents, it figured that an ideal woman is one who could cook, laugh at her man’s jokes, play sports, say “thank you,” understand weaknesses, and voice sentiments. It would also be a plus if the woman is honest, dependent and adaptive.
But that’s with the American men. What’s then with the Filipinos?
Unfortunately, there’s no concrete information on that in the web. But centuries ago, Cleopatra and Mark Antony fell in love with each other despite their differing homelands. Cleopatra even committed suicide upon learning Mark Antony’s death.
Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais had remained in love with each other even when they ‘parted ways’ (Josephine couldn’t produce a heir). In fact, till Napoleon’s last breath, the Emperor of France maintained that France, armée, tête d’armée, Joséphine (France, army, head of the army, Joséphine).
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built a monument for Queen Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Banu) who had died giving birth. King Edward VIII abdicated from his throne to marry an American socialite and divorcee.
The men mentioned might have come from different nationalities and statures, but they shared the same penchant for physically attractive women. Cleopatra was a “great beauty” that has “changed world history”. Josephine de Beauharnais was shapely and elegant. The Taj Mahal was a “tribute” to the “legendary beauty and virtue” of Mumtaz Mahal.
It was just a little different with King Edward III. He became ‘slavishly dependent’ to Wallis Simpson because of “her domineering manner and abrasive irreverence toward his position.” But just the same, Cleopatra, Josephine, Mumtaz and Wallis were all physically attractive. It would be wrong to miss that fact.
References
01 August 2010
Faith of the Filipinos on PNoy
Every last Monday of July, the Philippine Constitution obliges the incumbent president to ‘open’ the other branch of governance, which is the Congress.
President Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III, who dubbed himself PNoy, delivered his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) four days after the mandate. He unfolded a current investigation [on the corruption in some offices in the government] instead of his legislative agenda, which former presidents traditionally do.
His SONA was dutifully aired by the ABS-CBN in their coverage entitled Boses ng Bayan: Ang Unang SONA ni Pangulong Aquino. The network also reported what some of their audience think and feel on PNoy’s speech that it has collated from the Wireless Audience Response System (WARS) and online polls.
A total of 160 volunteers from Metro Manila, Naga, Cebu, and Cagayan de Oro participated in the network’s quest to know how Pnoy’s SONA affected the nation. The Boses Ng Bayan (Voice of the People) was represented by students, educators, office workers, government employees, and private businessmen. They answered some four questions while the SONA was ongoing.
Did they believe that Pnoy’s administration could stop the "quota-quota" and "tong-pats" system? About 81.6% responded positively through the WARS while 85% also agreed in the online polls.
Did they believe that Pnoy’s administration would not overspend and refrain from engaging itself in anomalous projects? About 84.7% using the WARS thought so too, as well as 80% following online.
Did they believe that Pnoy’s administration would probe onto the major anomalies the last administration was accused of? About 79.6% respondents equipped with WARS held onto that while 75% adhered on it in the online polls.
Did they believe that Pnoy’s administration would consider job creation its topmost priority, cutting red tape so that key industries and businesses could easily set up and operate in the country? About 90.8% surveyed through WARS remarked confidently on that while 85% concurred in the online polls.
The network’s website also arranged a 12-hour live chat (from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) participated in by 23,147 people during the SONA. Two weeks before PNoy’s report, Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo: Ako ang Simula (BMPM), a citizen journalism project of the ABS-CBN, learned that there are people craving for a corruption-free government and poverty-free nation under his administration.
Aside from poverty and corruption, the respondents also wished for improved healthcare, disciplined and efficient state workers, equal opportunity for education, pro-environment programs, peace and order, upgrade of infrastructures and facilities, financial aid and security for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and agricultural reform.
Pilipina Ako honors PNoy for instilling optimism in every Filipino. Those who used to blame the government for every misfortune they have were now goaded to work on themselves and succeed. Hopefully, these people would eventually work on their dreams. Hopefully too, the PNoy’s administration would not just be about goals and visions.
Pilipina Ako Jost noted that the OFWs were not particularly mentioned in PNoy’s SONA. The OFWs who braved foreign lands to work and earn. The OFWs who kept saving the national treasury from deficit. The OFWs who would prefer being with their families back home if only the economical situation in the country is favorable.
References
President Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III, who dubbed himself PNoy, delivered his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) four days after the mandate. He unfolded a current investigation [on the corruption in some offices in the government] instead of his legislative agenda, which former presidents traditionally do.
His SONA was dutifully aired by the ABS-CBN in their coverage entitled Boses ng Bayan: Ang Unang SONA ni Pangulong Aquino. The network also reported what some of their audience think and feel on PNoy’s speech that it has collated from the Wireless Audience Response System (WARS) and online polls.
A total of 160 volunteers from Metro Manila, Naga, Cebu, and Cagayan de Oro participated in the network’s quest to know how Pnoy’s SONA affected the nation. The Boses Ng Bayan (Voice of the People) was represented by students, educators, office workers, government employees, and private businessmen. They answered some four questions while the SONA was ongoing.
Did they believe that Pnoy’s administration could stop the "quota-quota" and "tong-pats" system? About 81.6% responded positively through the WARS while 85% also agreed in the online polls.
Did they believe that Pnoy’s administration would not overspend and refrain from engaging itself in anomalous projects? About 84.7% using the WARS thought so too, as well as 80% following online.
Did they believe that Pnoy’s administration would probe onto the major anomalies the last administration was accused of? About 79.6% respondents equipped with WARS held onto that while 75% adhered on it in the online polls.
Did they believe that Pnoy’s administration would consider job creation its topmost priority, cutting red tape so that key industries and businesses could easily set up and operate in the country? About 90.8% surveyed through WARS remarked confidently on that while 85% concurred in the online polls.
The network’s website also arranged a 12-hour live chat (from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) participated in by 23,147 people during the SONA. Two weeks before PNoy’s report, Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo: Ako ang Simula (BMPM), a citizen journalism project of the ABS-CBN, learned that there are people craving for a corruption-free government and poverty-free nation under his administration.
Aside from poverty and corruption, the respondents also wished for improved healthcare, disciplined and efficient state workers, equal opportunity for education, pro-environment programs, peace and order, upgrade of infrastructures and facilities, financial aid and security for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and agricultural reform.
Pilipina Ako honors PNoy for instilling optimism in every Filipino. Those who used to blame the government for every misfortune they have were now goaded to work on themselves and succeed. Hopefully, these people would eventually work on their dreams. Hopefully too, the PNoy’s administration would not just be about goals and visions.
Pilipina Ako Jost noted that the OFWs were not particularly mentioned in PNoy’s SONA. The OFWs who braved foreign lands to work and earn. The OFWs who kept saving the national treasury from deficit. The OFWs who would prefer being with their families back home if only the economical situation in the country is favorable.
References
How the grand finals of Showtime started
It began with a prayer, the singing of the national anthem, and then an introduction of the people behind the program. Those in particular assured Pilipina Ako that she didn’t waste her time patronizing Showtime.
It could have just opened with an intermission number (which it did anyway, but afterwards). Just anything that was more eye-catching. It was, after all, aired a little before lunchtime in the Philippines, and during the siesta period in the UAE. But it decided otherwise. Could Pilipina Ako express her point better than that?
In the end, it was the dance crew from General Santos City that won. XB Gensan beat the other 10 contestants during the “Ultimate Showdown” at the Yñares Sports Center in Antipolo City.
References
It could have just opened with an intermission number (which it did anyway, but afterwards). Just anything that was more eye-catching. It was, after all, aired a little before lunchtime in the Philippines, and during the siesta period in the UAE. But it decided otherwise. Could Pilipina Ako express her point better than that?
In the end, it was the dance crew from General Santos City that won. XB Gensan beat the other 10 contestants during the “Ultimate Showdown” at the Yñares Sports Center in Antipolo City.
References
REFERENCE LIST
25 Aug 2010
If I were the Miss Philippines
http://pinoytutorial.com/lifebytes/miss-universe-2010-question-and-answer/
06 August 2010
How Filipinas regard physical beauty
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_surgery
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Yeo
http://www.cosmeticphilippines.com/abtdoc.html
http://www.revahealth.com/cosmetic-plastic-surgery/philippines
http://www.cosmeticphilippines.com/testimonials.htm
http://www.cosmeticsurgeryphilippines.org
01 Aug 2010
Faith of the Filipinos on PNoy
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/07/26/10/aquinos-sona-gets-positive-feedback-citizens
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/-depth/07/26/10/pinoys-online-hopeful-despite-noys-gloomy-sona
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/07/23/10/end-poverty-and-corruption-top-citizens-sona-wish-list
01 Aug 2010
How the grand finals of Showtime started
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/24/10/xb-gensan-wins-showtime-grand-finals
If I were the Miss Philippines
http://pinoytutorial.com/lifebytes/miss-universe-2010-question-and-answer/
06 August 2010
How Filipinas regard physical beauty
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_surgery
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Yeo
http://www.cosmeticphilippines.com/abtdoc.html
http://www.revahealth.com/cosmetic-plastic-surgery/philippines
http://www.cosmeticphilippines.com/testimonials.htm
http://www.cosmeticsurgeryphilippines.org
01 Aug 2010
Faith of the Filipinos on PNoy
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/07/26/10/aquinos-sona-gets-positive-feedback-citizens
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/-depth/07/26/10/pinoys-online-hopeful-despite-noys-gloomy-sona
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/07/23/10/end-poverty-and-corruption-top-citizens-sona-wish-list
01 Aug 2010
How the grand finals of Showtime started
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/24/10/xb-gensan-wins-showtime-grand-finals
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