What a whirlwind tour for Miss World Karolina Bielawska in the Philippines!
What a first day for reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska as she arrived in the Philippines!Miss World Chairman and CEO Julia Morley and Miss World 2022 Karolina Bielawska were welcomed at Manila International Airport by Miss World Philippines’s Licence Holder Arnold Vegafria and Miss World Philippines 2022, Gwendolyne Fourniol.The arrival was followed by a whirlwind media tour as Karolina and Julia were greeted by more than 100 media at a special press conference at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Ortigas Center.
Karolina’s opening remarks “Mabuhay Manila! This is a dream come true!I am so looking forward to experiencing the Philippines’ world-acclaimed hospitality, and visiting some of your beautiful scenic tourist destinations and sampling some famous Filipino dishes such as Chicken Adobo! “The Philippines is a destination that fills me with excitement.”
Miss World Philippines National Director Arnold Vegafria warmly welcomed Karolina and Julia as he remarked “This visit is an affirmation of our two organization’s firm and resolute partnership.”
Julia Morley was delighted to be back in the Philippines “This country is like my second home - I’m so happy to see you all again!” Julia told the packed media room that she was particularly looking forward to revisiting her longtime friend Father Rocky Evangelista and his Tuloy Foundation, a non-governmental organization that is committed to the support and transformation of poor, abandoned, homeless and at-risk children.Through the past years, the foundation has been one of the many beneficiaries of the Miss World Organization, and Julia’s visits have always been such a great source of joy for the childrenThe Tuloy visit will take place later today!After their Manila visit, Julia and Karolina will be in preparation for the much-awaited 71st edition of the Miss World Final to be held in New Delhi, India on December 16th
Beauty With A Purpose in action
Ribbon Cutting and Turn Over Ceremony of the ERDA Foundation BASECO Learning Hub.
Miss World 2022, Karolina Bielawska, and Chairman and CEO Miss World, Julia Morley united with Miss World Philippines 2022, Gwendolyne Fourniol and Miss World Philippines National Director, Arnold Vegafria at a special event to launch the first ever ERDA Foundation BASECO Learning Hub.The Education Hub is the Beauty With a Purpose project of Gwendolyne Fourniol titles “Bridge the Gap, Build the Future”! It has been located in one of the poorest parts of old town Manila and will provide the opportunity for thousands of young people in deprived areas, to receive a life transforming education, thus making a huge difference not only in their lives, but in the prospects for their families and the entire local community.At the ceremony, Julia Morley (on behalf of Beauty With A Purpose) generously donated $20,000 USD to cover the costs for the education of the first 500 children.“This is Beauty With A Purpose in action” said Julia, “Gwendolyne’s project with the backing of Arnold and the Miss World Philippines Organisation will now result in a brighter future for this whole community - we are so proud of what they have achieved!”