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By Kyle T.
The Mabuhay Pageants team initially planned to draw
lots on who is going to interview who. But after awhile, we all
decided to just group the ladies in alphabetical order then pick a
piece of paper containing a list of around 6-7 countries. I got
the last batch (which included Russia, Singapore, Spain, Tanzania,
Thailand, USA, and Venezuela). But with so many press people
around trying to get their attention, I was only able to take quick
Q&As with five of them, and was unable to speak to Russia and
Spain. We prepared 24 questions all in all and asked each of
them at random. Here then are my brief talks with 5 of the
candidates. Miss Tanzania, Hilda Bukozo
Before arriving here, what are the first
words/things that come to mind when you hear the word
"Philippines"? And now that you’re here, what’s
your impression of this country so far?
"…my impression of the
Philippines? From my geography knowledge, I knew it was much
like Tanzania, and then the people, I heard that they are good people,
so I have to do some research before I came here. And so I said that I
was going somewhere exactly like home but with a difference. But
now that I’m here, ooowwww! There’s a lot of them!
From the airport, the people are so good…they are all taking care of
us…they’re good, and then the government here and the
contestants are great…and I’m so happy to be here!"
After the pageant is over, what kind of
personality do you want the other candidates to remember you by?
"…oh, humor and
caring…I’m the second one in the family and the first girl, I want
to become a mother to the other girls, also now, even in my first few
hours, I am a mother and a sister to a few and I’m sure as we
continue, I’m going to be of service by talking, sharing problems,
and if we can talk psychological problems, emotional problems, family
problems…and then humor, I like laughing! I want them to make me
laugh and I want to make them laugh and have fun!
If you win the Miss Earth
Pageant, people will look up to you with high expectations. How do you
propose to make a difference?
"…Education, people
need to hear, people need to know what’s going on in this planet,
the destruction, what is happening, people need to understand
especially in detail, like the air pollution. There are people
who have not been into school and people who may not be interested in
knowing these things.
How will they know if they are not educated about it?
Education will be my main
goal."
As a beauty queen, you are expected to stay fit and
healthy, name me one food you cannot resist eating.
"…oh a lot, but
I cannot resist eating chocolates!" |
