ARMY Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr. has been taking a beating from various sectors lately as a consequence of his remarks against beautiful ladies who showed courage by speaking out on women’s issues such as injustice.
There are two things that unite Filipinos: a Manny Pacquiao fight and Miss Universe. The latest Catriona Gray victory is the proof. Getting the crown since Pia Wurtzbach in 2015 had become the national obsession, more than getting back the Balangiga bells.
While the sangkabekihan is now Cat-crazy, let me be the first to suggest that beauty contests, whether male or female, should be elevated to a sporting event.
