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Manalo gets grand welcome in Bulacan

REYNA La Bulakenya Chelsea Manalo received a warm welcome in Bulacan on Saturday led by Gov. Daniel Fernando and Vice Gov. Alexis Castro.

A grand homecoming program was held outside the Provincial Capitol in Malolos City to honor and welcome the first Filipino of African descent to represent the country in the Miss Universe pageant slated in Mexico this year.

BULACAN’S PRIDE Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Anne Manalo (left) is warmly greeted by Gov. Daniel Fernando (center) and Vice Gov. Alex Castro (right) when the La Bulakenya queen arrived at the Provincial Capitol in Malolos City for a grand homecoming program on June 8, 2024. PHOTO BY FREDERICK SILVERIO