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MANILA, Philippines – Mutya Pilipinas 1st runner-up Cyrille Payumo will compete in the Miss Tourism International 2019 competition in Malaysia after the country’s representative, Tyra Goldman was rejected for having dual citizenship.
In a statement, Mutya Pilipinas president Cory Quirino said that they respect the decision of the Miss Tourism International organizers on its new policy. Quirino said that they are currently looking into competitions they can send Goldman to.
Goldman was one of the main winners of the pageant along with Mutya Pilipinas Asia Pacific International Klyza Castro and World Top Model Philippines April Short.
Here is Quirino’s full statement:
Mutya Pilipinas recently announced that due to the new policy of the Miss Tourism International Pageant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and in compliance with their latest rule, being ‘naturally-born in the country the candidate represents and no-dual citizenship’, Miss Cyrille Payumo, 1st runner-up will replace Miss Tyra Goldman in the November 2019 Competition.
We respect the rules of the organization and assure them of our 100% compliance.
However, so as not to deprive Ms. Goldman of her opportunity to compete, we are presently studying possible options for her in other respectable international competitions. She is a gem of a beauty queen who can proudly and ably represent the Philippines.
– Rappler.com
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