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Filipina Miss World appeals to FilAm community for ‘Yolanda’ aid

By Monette Rivera

Nov. 21, 2013

NEWARK, NJ – Miss World 2013 Megan Young’s New York visit comprised of meeting leaders and organizations, guesting on “Good Morning, America”, gathering with the Filipino American community, and raising $20,000 for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.

“Isa dapat nga ito’y selebrasyon ng pagkapanalo natin sa Ms. World pero uunahin muna natin ang ating mga kababayan sa Pilipinas dahil alam naman natin ang kalagayan nila ngayong na kailangan nila tayo,” she said at a recent New Jersey fundraiser. “Kailangan magsama-sama tayong mga Pinoy para sa ikabubuti ng ating bansa, ng ating mga kababayan. Hindi niyo po alam kung gaano kadaming tao ang matutulungan niyo. Kahit maliit man na bahay o halaga. Isa mang pamilya o bayan ang matutulungan niyo, tulong pa rin po yon.”

She added: “This is for everybody back at home, not only for those that were a part of the tragedy back there but also for the heroes, the unsung heroes, the people on the ground helping those in need. Thank you for coming here tonight. From me and the Ms. World organization, we are all together as one. Thank you.”

The Philippines’ first Miss World got emotional as she shared her experience just seeing what her kababayans have been going through. She shared a message of hope during these trying times.

“Para sa mga nasalanta ng bagyo, hang in there,” she said. “Alam kong mahirap itong pangyayari sa inyo, pero nandito lang kaming mga kababayan niyo para tumulong sa inyo. At para sa mga tumutulong sa relief works, maraming salamat sa kanila kasi sila ang nagbibigay lakas sa ating mga kababayan.”

Young is extremely grateful to the countless organizations and countries that have extended aid to the Filipino people.
“It gives me tears of joy to see these planes, these boats, these people come to our country and to help out wholeheartedly,” she said. “So thank you so much to them.”

The community is deeply touched by her compassion and extraordinary character. They could not be prouder of how she represents their beloved country to the global community.

“Megan’s message has a lot of depth and substance,” Erno Hormillosa said. “It really brings out who we are as Filipinos. We’re very proud of her to bring everyone here tonight. Good job!”

“Napakahusay niya,” Sol Dela Paz said. “Maganda siya, at maganda ang kanyang pananaw sa buhay.”

As an ambassador of goodwill, Young hopes to inspire the world by showing them how Filipinos come together in such trying times.
She is scheduled to visit different Asian countries, including the homeland’s typhoon-hit areas, next week.
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by Balitang America - Nov 21, 2013

by Balitang America - Nov 21, 2013
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