Beyond the glitz, glamor, and showstopping performances in Miss Universe lies the heart of the competition: advocacy. This is why, like every pageant fanatic in the country, Sendwave, a fee-free money transfer app with close connections to the communities it serves, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of Miss Universe Philippines.
Sendwave, which recently expanded its service in the Philippines, chose to support the service-driven mission of this global pageant by helping Miss Universe Philippines, Bea Gomez, on her road to the crown.
“Filipinos are passionate about beauty pageants and love to show support for their contestants—no matter where they are in the world,” said Gazini Ganados, Miss Universe Philippines 2019 and Sendwave brand ambassador.
“I’m proud to represent a company that truly cares about the community it serves,” the beauty queen added.
“The pandemic revealed a need to shift toward more digital options for sending money,” said Will Fogel, CEO of Sendwave. “We wanted to help address that for the Filipino community and provide them with a more affordable way to send funds to the people they care about.”
To celebrate its sponsorship of Miss Universe Philippines, Sendwave is launching a special promotion. To learn more, visit sendwave.com or find them on Facebook at @sendwave or Instagram and Twitter at @sendwaveapp.
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Bicolana beauty to represent North Pacific Asia in Mrs. Universe 2021
Mrs. Universe-Philippines Luzon 2021 Marissan Belangel-Conche has been named one of the Philippine representatives to the Mrs. Universe pageant to be held in South Korea in February.
Conche will represent the title Mrs. North Pacific Asia, previously held by Ellen Poyaoan – Santos. She will compete in Korea along with Mrs. Universe Philippines 2021 Claudeline Cuntapay-Molero.
“I’m honored to be appointed as Mrs. Universe-Philippines North Pacific Asia 2021,” said Conche during the official crowning and sashing event led by Maria Charo Calalo, national director of Mrs. Universe Philippines Foundation.
A native of Virac, Catanduanes, Conche has been married for fifteen years and was blessed with four children. A graduate of Nursing from Catanduanes State University, she works as a professional aesthetician and beauty consultant. She is also a teacher at the International Permanent Make-up Academy in Europe.
“My commitment to social cause has brought me to where I am. I want to be the starting point of a chain reaction that involves women uplifting women. As an empowered woman, I have a moral responsibility to extend myself and weave an advocacy that equips and boosts self-image. I’m tirelessly working on helping women suffering from Alopecia, her chosen advocacy,” said Conche who can perform stage magic to entertain audiences.