Even with the uncertainties
brought upon by a global pandemic, the show has to go on for many annual
events. The 2021 edition of the Miss Universe pageant is still pegged
tentatively for December of this year, which means the Miss Universe
Philippines pageant must be held within the remaining less than four months.
And indeed, the 30 entrants that passed the four preliminary delegate
selections (starting from 100) have begun getting ready for coronation night at
possibly September 25. But even as the contestants did their latest photo shoots
and secluded themselves in a hotel outside Metro Manila, they still lost one of
their own due to health issues.
The Philippine Star reports that Miss Zambales Joanna Marie Rabe
has withdrawn from competition at the 2021 Miss Universe Philippines pageant as
of this past Monday, September 13. Rabe explained on social media that her
bowing out of the contest came as a result of having contracted dengue fever,
for which her doctor has advised plenty of rest, something she would not have
if she continued her journey. The competition thus now only has 29 candidates
vying for representing the Philippines in Miss Universe 2021.
“I would like to inform you that
my Miss Universe Philippines journey has been cut short," wrote Rabe on
Instagram. "I got dengue fever earlier this week and my doctors [advised]
that I would need more time to recover my strength." The Zambales beauty
then proceeded to thank her family, friends, online supporters, the people of
her home province and the Miss Universe Philippines Organization for giving her
the opportunity to pursue her dream even if she never even made it to the
coronation night, One of her closing lines about seeing everyone again in a bigger
stage and brighter circumstances reminds fans that she is still of age to
re-enter competition even next year.
Joanna Marie Rabe’s
medically-induced departure from the Miss Universe Philippines pageant was met
with well-wishes on social media. Hannah Arnold, Binibining Pilipinas
International 2021 and a fellow member with Rabe in the Aces & Queens
pageant training camp during 2019, remembered her fondly. “I already knew you
were a queen,” says Arnold. “We are so proud of you and will wait for your
great comeback! Get well soon, Jo!" It does not seem that the MUP
Organization will replace Rabe with another cut delegate to keep the contestant
total at 30, but the coronation night looks set for September 25, broadcast on
ABS-CBN’s KTX.ph streaming.
Image from GMA News
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