CAN CHELSEA MANALO'S CALM AND COLLECTED CAMPAIGN BRING MISS U CROWN?

DAYS FROM NOW, SPECIFICALLY ON NOV. 17 AT 9 A.M., Philippine time, the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) will have its new queen.

- JERRY DONATO

The successor of Sheynnis Palacios, Miss Universe 2023 from Nicaragua, will be known and should possess the three B's—beauty, body and brains.

All 130 delegates from around the world are equally attractive, physically fit and smart. This year's selection committee, however, will definitely consider those and see that aura and glow that makes the eventual winner standout come finals day.

Does Chelsea Manalo, the country's bet for the 73rd edition of Miss U, have a shot at the crown?

The answer is in the affirmative.

The Filipino, Afro-American beauty from Bulacan reminds one of Miss Universe 1995 Chelsi Smith of the USA and Miss Universe 1998 Wendy Fitzwilliam of Trinidad and Tobago. One would like to believe that her beauty, fit body, and height will get her noticed even if standing side by side with statuesque Latinas.

Chelsea is confident in expressing her thoughts in English and can give a piece of her mind on any topic. She has what it takes to be a spokesperson of the beauty pageant organization.

Content made available by beauty pageant expert vloggers reveals that Chelsea is having fun and has made friends with fellow candidates, like Peru.

That's a peek into Chelsea being in her best behavior. This another "B" is one quality I think the MUO also appreciates and considers.

A beauty queen should get along with everybody and be a representation of endearing and good values. You know, universal values that people, regardless of geographical location and cultural background, hold close to their hearts.