Sabi nga, "Age is just a number!"
Isang 69-anyos na fashion designer ang rarampa at lalaban sa iba pang mga kandidata para sa gaganaping Miss Universe Philippines-Quezon City (MUPHQC).
Opisyal na ipinakilala ang senior citizen na si Jocelyn Cubales bilang isa sa mga kandidata ng nabanggit na beauty pageant, at kung sino ang mananalo rito ay magiging kinatawan naman para sa Miss Universe Philippines, kung saan, kakatawanin naman ang buong bansa para sa prestihiyosong Miss Universe.
Ayon sa Facebook post, "Meet Jocelyn Cubales. At 69 years old, she believes that the younger generation can learn a lot from her life experiences, most especially grit. See her give light to the universe!"
Magpinsang paslit nagkayayaang maligo sa lawa, nalunod
"If you think she has what it takes to be the first-ever Miss Universe Philippines - Quezon City, go and share her photo. 'Cos we will pick fifteen (15) lucky likers and sharers who will be invited to attend the Coronation Night and meet their favorite candidates, free of charge!," paanyaya pa nila.
Malalaman daw ang kokoronahan at magiging MUPHQC sa darating na Enero 31, 2024.
Narito naman ang ilan sa mga reaksiyon at komento ng netizens:
"Pasok na to sa Top 5 kasi nasa priority lane!"
"As Catriona Gray said, 'If that contestant can go through the casting process, become a candidate, and earn the right to represent her country, then why not? Who are we to say, ‘You know that’s wrong.’”
"Support all the way!"
"My prayers for you amiga to succeed again. You always succeed in everything you aim. From being a silent philanthropist caring for the homeless children, to fashion, beauty, arts name it you have them all embraced already. You are an inspiration indeed. Will support you and my family and friends till the last minute."
"Let's break the stigma!"
"This had me gagging. So refreshing to see beauty regardless of age. Makes me cry how far we've come as a society. Kudos to the organizers!!!"
"Dreams have no timeline when you are determined to pursue it with all sincerity and confidence. Reach for the crown, Jocelyn Cubales!"
Habang isinusulat ang artikulong ito ay umabot na sa 2.4k reactions at 469 shares ang nabanggit na post.
Samantala, sa isang Facebook page ng beauty pageantry na "Bekis of Pageantry 2.0," isang netizen na nagngangalang "Marikit Magyaya" ang nagtanggol kay Jocelyn.
Aniya, isang professional contesera si Jocelyn at kahit sa edad nitong 69, hindi ito "puchu-puchu" o basta-basta.
"Did You Know? Jocelyn Cubales represented Philippines in Mrs Universe 2017 and bagged the Mother of the Universe Award."
"Now, 2024, she is set to compete in Miss Universe Philippines - Quezon City 2024 to fulfill her lifelong dream of competing in Miss Universe."
"She's not just a puchu-puchu candidate. She is a pageant veteran whom represented our country in various international pageants."
"Support nalang sana no? Instead of b*sh*ng her. She's 69 years old na, respect nalang," saad sa post.
Goodluck, Jocelyn!
