Opisyal nang nag-back out ang pambato ng Angeles City, Pampanga na si Joanne Thornley sa Miss Universe Philippines 2024.
Ang balita ay inanunsiyo ng Angeles City official Miss Universe Philippines page noong Martes, March 19, 2024.
Nakasaad sa kanilang statement na dahil sa "health challenges" kaya nagdesisyon si Joanne na hindi na ituloy ang paglaban niya sa kompetisyon.
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Mas prayoridad daw kasi nila ang kapakanan ni Joanne higit pa sa makukuha sana nitong korona.
Gayunpaman, nagpasalamat pa rin ang pamunuan ng Miss Universe Philippines- Angeles City sa suporta at pag-unawa na ibinigay ng Miss Universe Philippines Organization sa naging desisyon ni Joanne.
Kalakip nito ang taus-pusong pasasalamat sa mga tagahanga ng beauty queen na patuloy na nananalangin sa agarang paggaling nito.
Narito ang kabuuan ng kanilang pahayag (published as is):
"With a heavy heart, The Miss Universe Philippines Angeles City announces the decision of Joanne Thornley to withdraw from the Miss Universe Philippines pageant. Joanne has faced health challenges which prevented her from attending earlier activities. Her health concerns required her to prioritize her well-being above all else.
"We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Miss Universe Philippines organization, sponsors, and all the creatives who have poured their hearts into this endeavor. Your dedication to empowering women is truly commendable.
"Please continue to extend your support and encouragement to the remaining contestants as they embark on this remarkable journey.
"As for our Angeleños and supporters, we are incredibly grateful for all the love and encouragement we have received while Joanne represented our beloved Angeles City in the Miss Universe Philippines pageant. We will forever cherish this unwavering support in our hearts."
Samantala, bukod kay Joanne, nag-withdraw rin sa Miss Universe Philippines 2024 ang Kananga beauty queen na si Natasha Ellema Jung.
Noong February 22, naglabas ng official statement si Natasha sa kanyang Instagram para sabihing hindi na siya magpapatuloy sa kompetisyon.
Aniya, "personal reasons" ang pinakadahilan ng kanyang pag-withdraw. Prayoridad daw niya ngayon ang kanyang "personal growth."
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Nakasaad sa kanyang pahayag: "I, Natasha Ellema Jung, announces today my withdrawal from participating in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2024 as an official representativeof the Municipality of Kananga. Due to personal reasons.
"As of the moment, I would like to prioritize my personal growth and commitments, and not to further involve the organization on the matter.
"While stepping away as an official candidate of Miss Universe Philippines 2024. I will, nonetheless remain committed to, and continuously promote my individual causes."
Gagamitin daw ni Natasha ang panahon niya para makahanap ng kaparaanan para malampasan ang ilang pagsubok sa buhay.
Aniya, "I will use this time to reflect on myself, my priorities, and to address the personal matters that require my immediate attention.
"It is essential for me to take this opportunity to ensure that I am in the best possible state to navigate through this challenges effectively.
"I will also be evaluating my future commitments and endeavors, ensuring that I am able to dedicate myself fully when the time is right."
Sa huli, nagpasalamat si Natasha na naging kinatawan siya ng Kananga sa Miss Universe Philippines 2024.
Humingi rin siya ng dispensa sa organizers ng Miss Kananga at sa kanyang supporters.
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Ilang araw lamang matapos isapubliko ni Natasha ang kanyang pagba-back out ay agad namang inanusiyo ng Miss Universe Philippines-Kananga Organization na may ipapalit na sila sa una sana nilang pambato.
February 29, ipinakilala ng organisasyon ang bagong kinatawan ng Kananga — si Phoebe Arrianna Veloso Torita, ang Miss Kananga 2023 first runner-up.
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