Gabriela has announced that they will be opposing the hosting of the Miss Universe pageant in the Philippines, calling it an objectification of women and a cover-up of the country’s societal problems.
Gabriela on the 65th Miss Universe:
In a media briefing, Rep. Arlene Brosas said, “Gabriela opposes pageants and other festivals that exploit and commodify women. The country’s hosting of the Miss Universe pageant is yet another attempt to package the Philippines as a lurid tourist destination for cheap, easily exploitable women.”
In an article published by ABS-CBN News, the Gabriela Women’s Party is set to launch a protest against the country’s hosting of the Miss Universe Pageant on pageant day, January 30.
The Miss Universe coronation night will be held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Jan. 30, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Philippine time.
The beauty queens are also set to visit the cities of Vigan, Cebu, Baguio and Davao. The Philippines’ bet this year is Maxine Medina, who promised a back-to-back victory for the country.
