Hindi tinanggap ng beauty queen na si Maureen Montagne ang offer na ipapasa sa kanya ang Miss Eco International 2019 title and crown.
Si Maureen ang first runner-up ng nasabing pageant, at ang inaasahang papalit kay Miss Peru Suheyn Cipriani, na napabalitang buntis.
Sa isang Facebook post nitong Biyernes, May 29, nagpasalamat si Maureen sa oportunidad na binigay ng Miss Eco International organization, ngunit mas pinipili daw nitong mag-focus sa pagiging kandidata ng Binibining Pilipinas 2020.
Ang buong pahayag ni Maureen (published as is): "'Always remember, your focus determines your reality'—George Lucas
"Recently I’ve had to make some unexpected and important decisions.
"First and foremost, I want to say that this past year, I have poured my heart and soul to Binibining Pilipinas.
"I am eternally grateful for everyone's support on my pageant journey and I would like to say—I’m sticking with it.
"I have made a commitment to the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. full heartedly and I will continue to chase my dreams of competing on the BBP stage in the hopes of representing our country on the international stage.
"I am thankful for the opportunities I have been offered this week by the Miss Eco International Organization to whom I will always be thankful to, but I know deep down I need to do what’s right in my heart.
"I sincerely wish the woman who will take the crown a wonderful reign ahead. I hope that everyone is safe and healthy during these trying times [heart emoji] Always remember to follow your dreams [emoji]."
Nitong Sabado, May 30, inanunsiyo naman ng Miss Eco International organization na ang 4th runner-up na si Amy Tinie Abdul Aziz ng Malaysia ang papalit kay Miss Peru at siyang magdadala ng korona ng beauty pageant para 2019.
Ang unang Pinay na nakapag-uwi ng Miss Eco International crown noong 2018 ay ang beauty-queen-turned-actress na si Thia Thomalla.
Si Kelley Day naman ang representative ng Pilipinas sa Miss Eco International 2020 na gaganapin sa Egypt ngayong Agosto.
Samantala, postponed ang Binibining Pilipinas 2020 dahil sa COVID-19 pandemic.
Sa ngayon, wala pang detalyeng nilalabas ang Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. tungkol sa bagong schedule.
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