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Can Miss Philippines Mercegrace Raquel Win The Very First Miss Humanity International Title This Year?
This new international pageant, Miss Humanity International, started in 2011 and for 2 years we already have produced 2 second runners-up namely Miss Czarina Gatbonton in 2011 and Miss Ayelee Marie Dasalla last year.
With her superb catwalk skill, will she take home the very first Miss Humanity International crown?
Presenting Miss Humanity International-Philippines 2013 Mercegrace Raquel!!!!!!!
Some of the official candidates of the 2010 Mrs. Universe Pageant held in Lithuania (in Europe). Mrs. Philippines, Engr. Muriel Moral-Pandi, is in pink, left, front row.
The 2010 Mrs. Universe Pageant International Press Presentation - The Red Carpet Scene
Engr. Muriel Moral-Pandi wins the first Mrs. Universe-Intelligence title and award.
Her first crown may be considered a stroke of luck, but her second is a work of fate. When Engr. Maria Muriel Pandi nee Moral (or Lala, her monicker) walked on stage in 1988 to bag the Miss Philippines-Maja International crown, she had no inkling she would walk a similar path that gave her fame and name again in the future.
Some 22 years after the glorious victory to the throne as one of the most beautiful Filipinas, she wowed the world when she was voted the most intelligent missus in the universe and was conferred the first-ever-awarded Mrs. Universe-Intelligence title. Thanks to the Mrs. Universe Pageant (www.mrsuniverseltd.com), Engr. Muriel Moral-Pandi gracefully rendered a human form to the two X-factors in a beauty contest--beauty and brains.
Dubbed “The Mother of All Pageants,” the Mrs. Universe Contest (www.facebook.com/RealMrs.Universe) is not only a major, international beauty-and-brains competition for married women, but profoundly, it goes beyond beauty and fame, as it's also known as the noted quest for the most honorable Woman of the Universe. And why not? Its noble and worthy, universal cause and purpose are for the protection and welfare of women and children around the world; also, it celebrates married women, motherhood, and promotes good family values. Candidates to this universal search must possess qualities reserve only to the matron of the house who believes in the sanctity of marriage and the power of family values.
While she did not take home the bacon, Muriel got the slice of the fame pie by taking the Mrs. Universe-Intelligence title without sweat. For showing wit and candor during the interviews and round-table discussions on several issues about women, Muriel made history as the first-ever beauty queen/woman in the entire planet or universe to be bestowed the title. No any major, international pageant or contest in history has awarded an Intelligence title yet--it's the very first time in the universe.
The mother of two said she came to Lithuania (in Europe), the site and host country of the 2010 Mrs. Universe Pageant, prepared for the round-table discussion “where I had an excellent and comprehensive report about the human trafficking problems in the Philippines, which I believed impressed the judges.”
The Mrs. Universe-Intelligent said the second crown “gave me a better and wider outlook in life about the problems plaguing our women and children. And it has given me an opportunity to be of help to our society by making our young ones aware that human trafficking does exist. It also made me a better, bolder, and more caring person.”
While happy and honored at the same time for being chosen Mrs. Universe-Philippines, she was also “anxious about the big responsibility I had. I knew that I had to do my very best to make our country proud. And like before, I have to be a role model to my fellow women. Being the first ever to receive the title Mrs. Universe-Intelligence, I believe I made a notable, universal record, history, and distinction and, in my own little way, I brought and gave international/global prestige and honor to our beloved country (the Philippines).”
On Women’s Journal, 23 Years Later
Engr. Maria Muriel Moral, then single, as Women's Journal Cover Girl (February 1989 Valentine's Issue)
1988 Binibining Pilipinas-Maja International, Engr. Maria Muriel Moral
The 1988 Miss Maja International Official Candidates are waving before the local and foreign press photographers at the Bayamon Beach Resort in Puerto Rico. Some delegates such as Miss Russia, Miss South Africa, and Miss Brazil are not in photo. Miss Philippines Maria Muriel Moral is in red pants standing 7th from right.
Miss Maja Simpatica and Best in National Costume international awards winner at the 1988 Miss Maja International (the global, Hispanic-inspired beauty competition and pageant) held in Puerto Rico
Like her second crown and title as Mrs. Philippines, this is not the first time Engr. Muriel Moral-Pandi graced the cover of Women’s Journal. “I’m excited to be on the front cover of Women’s Journal again for this time, in the May 2012 Mothers’ (Day) Issue of the magazine, I would be featured as our country’s Mrs. Universe-Philippines and as the first-ever Mrs. Universe-Intelligence winner!” she said.
Her first stint as Women’s Journal cover girl was on February 1989 (Valentine’s Issue). “I was really eager, excited, and thrilled then for it was the very first time that I saw myself appeared on the cover of a leading and popular, national magazine in the Philippines! That Women’s Journal issue taken during my reign as the 1988 Binibining Pilipinas-Maja International queen and title holder (the year when I won the Miss Maja Simpatica and the Best in National Costume international awards) is now truly a precious souvenir or memento not only for me but to my family, relatives, friends, fans and supporters as well.
On Women Empowerment
Representing intelligent women around the world, Engr. Moral-Pandi said women must be given equal opportunities with the male by improving and increasing their educational, social, spiritual, political and economic strengths, and giving them equal participation in the advancement and development of the communities.”
This is the same principle she had in mind when she was about to be grilled by the panel of judges in the Mrs. Universe search and the round-table discussions about the role of women in society.
“Women have always been treated as the weaker gender and are dealt with as second-class citizens in the past which I think is very backward and primitive,” she said.
The civil engineer said women’s role in nation-building today has reached the level “wherein we play very important and indispensable roles not just as homemakers but as career women who make a difference in our fields. We already have women in the different branches of government, although still outnumbered by men, but we can all agree that women’s parts in nation-building are vital and essential.”
With former British Prime Minister “Iron Lady” Margaret Thatcher as her favorite woman icon, “because of her excellent leadership and firmness in decision making,” she said, “a woman of substance is a woman from whom we can squeeze something good or great, may it be knowledge, ideas, affection, love, help, action and the likes. She’s not just a woman full of frills and sophistication but someone you can really trust and depend upon, a woman of strong, good character who can go through harsh conditions and come out stronger, smarter, and better.”
On Family
The Pandi Family: Dad Joeffrey and Mom Lala, sons Joram Jefferson and Jared Jullian.
Our representative to the world of beauty and grace, said she has a “small” but happy family. Her husband Joeffrey Pandi is a businessman and an elected board member of the provincial government of Camarines Norte. She said her husband “is someone who stands firm on what he believes to be right and proper even in the midst of difficulties and in the flare of money. As a husband, he may not be perfect, but he can do his role. As a Dad, he is a loving father, provides for the needs of the kids, treats our children as his playmates and loves travelling with us.”
The couple is blessed with two sons Joram Jefferson, 15, who will be in his senior in High School this coming school year at La Consolacion College of Daet and Jared Jullian, 9, who will be in his fourth grade at the Labo Elementary School. She said both are budding politicians in their respective schools.
“We are all into sports. Jef goes for cycling and target shooting, Joram is fond of volleyball and Jared loves soccer. I also bike when I don’t have time to hit the gym. We all love contemporary music,” she said.
A time-conscious individual, the doting mother said her motto in life has always been “family first.” This is the reason why she still finds time to be with her family despite her demanding job in the construction business where she oversees some infrastructure projects in Camarines Norte and other national agencies in the province.
Aside from this, she also tends the family’s copra business while attending to various tasks as auditor of the Philippine National Red Cross-Camarines Norte Chapter, and adviser-member (she was a Past President) of the Junior Chamber International (JCI)-Labo Niogan Chapter, and secretary of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc.-Camarines Norte Chapter.
On Beauty and Wellness
Like wine that mellows with age, Engr. Moral-Pandi said age would have a hard time catching on her, “I have a very positive outlook in life.”
Even if there are times when “people or things don’t turn out the way I want them to” and sometimes cause some stress “I don’t fret or freak out, I just trust in the Lord that at the end of the day everything will turn out right for the good of everyone.”
To manage stress, she said: “I take some timeout, pause for a while and say a little, deep prayer. When it’s too much a burden, I let myself shed some tears and when I’m done crying I come out stronger, smarter and better to face the adversity or whatever is in the way.”
To maintain her beauty, she said: “I always see to it that I sleep at least six hours every night, exercise, go for fruits and veggies, and healthy foods. I have with me cleansers and moisturizers with SPF all the time as my work at times entails me to be under the sun.”
WOMEN’S JOURNAL PERSONALITY IQ:
If I could describe myself in one word, it would be (resilient) because: I am flexible but tough and durable.
If someone asked me what the best thing about my life is, I would say (it is being a mother to my kids) because: I would not exchange it for anything else, I love my children.
If I could change one thing about me, it would be (my being apprehensive at times) because: I want to be more expressive and assertive of what I want when the occasion calls for. Though, I am the type of person who tends to give way to prevent and avoid unnecessary trouble.
If I could repeat one memorable experience in my life, it would be (my high school life) because: life then was easier, friends were true, things were done without malice and everything was simpler.
If I could do something right now, on the spur of the moment, and with no consequences, I would (indulge in my favorite strawberry ice cream) because: I love strawberry ice cream but I can no longer enjoy it without affecting my blood sugar .
If I could exchange places with anyone right now, I'd exchange places with (Jennifer Lopez) because: I admire JLo a lot and I want to experience how it is to have that great voice, that beautiful body and that flourishing career.
If I could solve one of the world's problems with one wave of my hand, I'd choose to solve (hunger and poverty) because: when stomachs are full and people are contented and living comfortable lives, misunderstandings are avoided and crimes are prevented.
If a genie granted me three wishes, my wishes would be for (my mom, my children and myself) because: I wish my mom will still enjoy a longer, healthier, and happier life despite her old age; I wish my children will grow up as loving, responsible and God-fearing individuals, and be successful in their chosen careers; and I wish to be able to accomplish triumphantly whatever undertaking God will give me.
If I could have a whole day to myself, I would (read a novel of any of my favorite authors: Sidney Sheldon, Frederick Forsyth, Robert Ludlum, John Grisham, Danielle Steele) because: I find it hard to finish a novel in one day nowadays.
If I could give young people advice about dealing with their problems, I would say (things do come to pass, so give it time to heal, to recover, to improve, to pull through) because: it is not advisable to make drastic action without thinking over the situation, it is wise to wait and to be patient. Best of all, always pray to God for wisdom and guidance; you’ll never know the power of prayer. Fervent (powerful) prayers do change people, things, and events!
If there's one valuable lesson I learned from my parents, it would be (respect for my fellowmen) because: they said that trouble oftentimes go off when there is no respect for one another.
If I could pick my best friend in show business, it would be (Ms. Kris Aquino) because: I perceive Ms. Aquino to be a true person, assertive of what she wants, although tactless at times, but as a friend, I believe she will fight for your cause.
If I could espouse or support a special cause, I would devote my time and effort to (fight crimes against women and children but especially children) because: as children, they are helpless, and for the reason that they are young, they are powerless, weak and vulnerable.
If my life had turned out differently, I'd be (in the foreign service, a diplomat, an attache or an ambassador overseas) because: that was my dream when I was younger, that was what I wanted to be.
If I could run for an elective office, I would choose to run for (Provincial Board Member, like my husband) because: I believe I have the qualifications, I know the duties and responsibilities of a Board Member and I already have the idea of how to be one and how things are done in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.
If I could settle in any other country for life, I would live in (the Bahamas, I guess) because: Bahamians speak English, they are Christians, the climate is good, economy is not bad, and it is near the United States.
If I had enough money to build anything I wanted, anywhere I wanted, I would build (a nice rest house with solar panels that could generate power for the amenities in it, with a green house by the side, in the middle of a safe forest) because: I want to enjoy a quiet vacation, enjoy nature tripping, and enjoy Mother Nature (the fresh air of mountain breeze, landscapes, greeneries, exotic fruit trees, flowers, butterflies, birds, cool waterfalls, pristine waters of brooks, streams, etc.), away from the hustle and bustle of dense and crowded, urban areas.
WOMAN OF THE UNIVERSE. First Mrs. Universe-Intelligence, Engr. Muriel Moral-Pandi (or Lala), on the cover of Women's Journal magazine, is shown beaming (smiling radiantly) in the Universe. Seen in her background are our home planet, Mother Earth, the stars, galaxies, and nebulas across the Universe...
MISS REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 1976 for Miss World 1975): Suzanne Gonzalez
Miss Luzon (1st runner-up) : Anabelle Aquino Bayle
Miss Visayas (2nd runner-up) : Elizabeth Bautista
Miss Mindanao (3rd runner-up) : Susan de Acosta
Miss Manila (4th runner-up) : Ruby Cabauatan
LET'S REMINISCE... Once upon a time in 2003, a group of pageant aficionados came together to form a forum that they called "OUR PLACE". They talked about pageants, men, recipes, jokes, ladida and ladidy and all of a sudden they decided to create a website about beauty pageants... It has been 10 years now that the group has continually covered the world of local & international beauty pageantries.
Here is a post of the very beautiful Byutipol about how she missed Manila. Etz.
Date Posted: 10:59:01 07/13/03 Sun
Author:Byutipol
For the first time in the history, Manhunt International and Mister International Grand Winners are back to back live in the stage....Who is the best? It is only in the Philippines. absolutely, ITS MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES,,,brought to you by Prime Philippines Foundation Inc.
Thanks to the following: Miss Universe Org., Miss World Org., Miss Earth Org., Miss Philippines Earth Org., Miss International Org., BPCI, Reuter & AP for the photos.
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So far so good! (NT) -- Simply the Best!, 19:23:35 05/08/13 Wed
!WoW! WoW! WoW! (NT) -- !wOw!, 04:13:51 05/09/13 Thu
Potential Miss WORLD! (NT) -- Julia M. (*So Promising & Winsome!), 19:38:26 05/09/13 Thu
Janine is missing! (NT) -- What happened?!!?, 07:20:20 05/06/13 Mon
Lamierda galore... labley!!! (NT) -- 
quo 'yang ikea mo na 'yan...este idea fala Te'Fling. Halachacan tayo maghafon atchaca inglezan galore, prenchprench, isfanyol-isfanyolan vawal magzalitha ng vacla dayalex caheth na netib lengwage na fantakif ng puntong matitigaz choz... mi multha etzing. Ilagay sa tong. Jamithin nathin ang thong este tong famvayad sa voyz na hadas. Ang magzalitha ng maling grammar, sha ang magtutuhog ng varvekyu, vananakyu, camuotekyu, volavolakyu, sataykyu, cavovkyu, at quong anix anix na kyu kyu. Canthahan tayuo galore din, ang sintuoneydo, mag-wehr ng eyfron maghafuon. Dun lang sha sa quozina. Ahahahay! Calowcah siguoro nuoah? Farang nakikitah quo na ang selp quo na nagtutuhuog atchaca naca eyfron. Award! (NT) -- 
Wa aquong naizif i-ansir! Lawbley fecfec! Memeya naman Dai, manitei muna aquo choz... (NT) -- 
Jusm3! Hindi na sila kamval ni Ruffa #twinnie #sisteraka (NT) -- #wacky, 20:37:38 05/09/13 Thu
WOMEN'S JOURNAL COVER STORY ON COVER GIRL, ENGINEER MURIEL MORAL
Guguwafo fa 'yan fag vinavinatha fah, diva Te'Fling? (NT) -- 
Jusm3! Tevax, ajax powder ba yan pangkuskus ng kaldero de uling? #flawleesbeauty #likaspapaya (NT) -- #wacky, 10:33:54 05/09/13 Thu
Uma Thurmanin Zac Posen
MadonnaIn Givenchy and Casadei shoes
Katie HolmesIn Calvin Klein
BeyoncéIn Givenchy
Jennifer Lawrence photobombing Sarah Jessica Parker
I hope she wears a Michael Cinco creation at Miss UNIVERSE! (NT) -- PINOY Patriot!, 07:04:09 05/06/13 Mon
Anung jajawin muo?(a) Titili ca ng malacas na malacas na malacas na malacas.(b) Tatacvo ca ng maviliz falayuo sa vayvay caheth na sirena ca.(c) Ithuthuloi muo ang cantha ni Hajji Alejandro... At nagyakap Sabay sa pagsabog ng alon Sabay sa paghuni ng ibon Saksi ay liwanag ng buwan. (d) Joyn mo zila at mag-esther williams cah sa oshen. Zumagoth lang ang interesado, ''yung wa care, scroll down please. Choz (NT) -- 
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(NT) -- esa ng diyosa, 23:00:37 05/02/13 Thu
CRISTAL JANE LACIDA (NT) -- ALEXIS, 23:43:07 05/03/13 Fri
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Jusm3! Buhay pa kaya sila? Kay Lola Gul Bangag ko namana ang jusm3! Balita ko nagtanan si Bangag at GSB. #oldies_but_goodies #legendary (NT) -- #wacky, 23:24:30 04/30/13 Tue
? Anuo ang fangalan muo sa gyera nuon? Mavaliw aquo quong icao si Goria Diaz va o Gorio Diaz? AYYYYYY!!!! An zaya nuon nuoah? (NT) -- 
Crycry aquo op corpse. Tafuz, ax nya aquo,"O, kumain ca nah?"Anserd quo, Ende fa, no h8...Ettttttzing.... (NT) -- 
Naquo! Keylan ca va magcacapacevook Dai? Maraming priends ang naghihintai sayuo... (NT) -- 
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(NT) -- hahahahaaaaaaa, 00:12:08 05/05/13 Sun
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(NT) -- KURDAFS, 20:36:04 05/02/13 Thu
(NT) -- paella, 11:10:55 05/05/13 Sun
(NT) -- puto, 13:32:45 05/05/13 Sun
I apologize for the crab mentality for a small handful of some provincial & local idiots! The majority of us are international-minded, hospitable, friendly & tolerant! (NT) -- Embarassed citizen! (*Brotherly Love & Peace!), 22:30:50 04/29/13 Mon
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Will Mammoud be June's roommate or will they have separate rooms?!!? (NT) -- ENJOY our Services! (*WELCUM to the Islands!), 14:42:28 04/27/13 Sat
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(NT) -- Ali, 09:15:03 05/01/13 Wed
Carmen Soriano
Pilita Corrales
Elizabeth Ramsey
Gloria Romero
Gina Alajar
Martin Nievera & Pops Fernandez
Bong Revilla (in barong), etcetera... etzing
German Moreno
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(NT) -- Shanse, 23:47:14 04/27/13 Sat
(NT) -- Armi Barbara Perez, 23:51:53 04/27/13 Sat
(NT) -- Nina Ritchie Valens, 00:37:44 04/28/13 Sun
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Etzing... si Luorna rao ang ga-mailing ng vox Dai...mi idagdag dao sha... naca-rest rest ca na? (NT) -- 
(NT) -- vonggadatiles, 11:10:56 04/29/13 Mon
(NT) -- corona vonggadatiles, 10:50:25 04/29/13 Mon
