Binibining Pilipinas Charities reconsidered returning the Bb. Pilipinas Universe crown to Maria Venus Raj after a series of investigations. The beauty queen felt relieved and happy to learn that she will be the one to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant. "Sobrang natutuwa po ako na lahat ng paghihirap namin talagang nagbunga," Maria Venus said. Her friends and supporters are also happy with the news because they believe that Venus deserves it. They are confident that Venus will make Filipinos proud in the 2010 Miss Universe pageant.

But the Binibining Pilipinas Charities and Department of Foreign Affairs have one condition for Venus before the latter is allowed to fly abroad for the Miss Universe pageant in August. She needs to ensure a valid passport which the DFA will thoroughly check through a committee. The DFA said that it will not be an easy process for Venus and there will be no special treatment for her. "Kung may pagaalinlangan sa mga entries sa birth certificate, humihingi po ang DFA ng supporting or secondary documents, school records, voter's ID, baptismal certificate and there will be a committee who will be responsible for the recommendations," a DFA representative said. He also made a reminder for all Filipinos who will be applying for a passport so as to avoid any problems in the future. "Ingatan po ang pag-fill up ng application form ng birth certificate at iba pa pong documents na magiging basehan ng paga-approve ng passport at importante po na may integridad po ang ating birth certificate."

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