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Miss Asia Pacific Int'l 2025 candidates safe after 6.9 earthquake in Cebu
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Cebu City at approximately 9 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, during a pocket event for the Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 pageant.
All 43 candidates, the current titleholder Janelis Leyba of the United States, and the MAPI Organization team are safe.
The organization extended gratitude to Radisson Blu Cebu for their swift safety measures.
The charity event, a project of Dame Mariquita Yeung, featured candidates dressed by Cebuano designers in Terno.
Miss Belgium Jana Jansens wore a fuchsia Thai silk gown designed by Philip Rodriguez.
Proceeds from the event were intended to benefit Operation Smile Philippines Foundation.
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