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Why Jasmin Bungay advocated for SOGIE bill in Bb. Pilipinas Q&A

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MJ Felipe

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1720412885741070824_Jasmin Bungay’.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Pampanga&#x27;s Jasmin Bungay, winner of the Miss Globe crown in the 2024 Binibining Pilipinas pageant, July 7, 2024 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. MJ Felipe, ABS-CBN News"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Pampanga&#x27;s Jasmin Bungay, winner of the Miss Globe crown in the 2024 Binibining Pilipinas pageant, July 7, 2024 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. <em>MJ Felipe, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- Pampanga bet Jasmin Bungay&#x27;s answer during the Q&amp;A portion of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant on Sunday night may have propelled her to win the Miss Globe crown.</p><p>At the 60th Binibining Pilipinas coronation night at the Araneta Coliseum, Bungay was asked by 1969 Miss Universe Gloria Diaz what topic she would like to talk to people about, if she&#x27;s given 30 minutes to do so.</p><p>Bungay answered: &quot;If I would be given 30 minutes to talk to the public, I would like to talk about the passing of the SOGIESC (Equality) Bill. Because in celebrations such as pageants, this community has contributed so much and in this regard we can give back to them by supporting this cause because as an individual, it is our responsibility that we ensure that everyone is treated equally despite their SOGIE.&quot;</p><p>Her response received appreciative nods and even applause from 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach.</p><p>After her coronation as Miss Globe, Bungay said she was surprised when her number and province was called as the new title-holder.</p><div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-vid="3061575"></ivs-player></div><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/7/7/pampanga-s-jasmin-bungay-is-ph-representative-to-miss-globe-2024-129">READ: Pampanga&#x27;s Jasmin Bungay is PH representative to Miss Globe 2024</a></div><p>&quot;I wasn&#x27;t really expecting, I&#x27;m just here to enjoy. And after the &#x27;Q&amp;A&#x27;, I just really left everything to God and to fate. And look what it got me!&quot; she said. &quot;My reaction says it all.&quot;</p><p>As for her answer to Diaz&#x27;s question, Bungay said: &quot;We just culminated Pride Month, and I think it is something that we should talk about not just during Pride Month, but all year round.&quot;</p><p>&quot;As long as it [SOGIE Bill] hasn&#x27;t been passed yet, I think the discussion should always be there,&quot; she added. &quot;So, when I got asked that question, that was the only thing I could think of.&quot;</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/6/14/marcos-jr-urged-to-certify-as-urgent-sogiesc-equality-bill-1755">READ: Marcos Jr. urged to certify as urgent SOGIESC Equality Bill</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/6/21/pride-march-2024-aims-for-unity-to-end-discrimination-violence-against-lgbt-2247">READ: Pride March 2024 aims for unity to end discrimination, violence against LGBT</a></div><p>For Bungay, her sacrifices were worth it. The beauty queen used to be an OFW and worked in Dubai for years. She did modeling in the open city as a side hustle, but had a decent office job before deciding to give it up and give pageantry a try.</p><p>Bungay will be representing the Philippines at the Miss Globe 2024.</p><div><strong>Related videos:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5XcKrsAcqyg?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6_ljds1zRFY?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>Pampanga bet Jasmin Bungay's answer during the Q&A portion of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant on Sunday night may have propelled her to win the Miss Globe crown.</p>

Pampanga bet Jasmin Bungay's answer during the Q&A portion of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant on Sunday night may have propelled her to win the Miss Globe crown.