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CNN Philippines to air Miss Supranational 2021 on August 22

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The 12th edition of Miss Supranational pageant will air on Sunday, August 22 at 2am, live via satellite from Nowy Sącz, Poland on CNN Philippines.

This followed the announcement made last April 14 by Miss and Mister Supranational president Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski that the contest will be held on August 21. Supranational 2021 was originally scheduled at the end of 2020 but was postponed due to the pandemic.

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Philippines bet, Dindi Pajares will compete against 56 other contestants. A native from Orani Bataan, Pajares is an entrepreneur, flight attendant, military sergeant and a reserve commander for the Philippine Air Force.

Before joining Miss Supranational, Pajares also joined Miss Philippines Earth 2011; Binibining Pilipinas 2016 and 2017; and Miss World Philippines 2020, where she was crowned Miss Supranational Philippines 2021.

Miss Supranational began in 2009 in Poland. The most recent competition involved candidates from 77 countries. Meanwhile, its male counterpart, Mister Supranational, began in 2016, also in Poland.

The current pageant title holders are Anntonia Porsild of Thailand, and Nate Crnkovich of the United States. The Philippines has so far won one Miss Supranational crown, with Mutya Datuls triumph in 2013.

Miss World Philippines National Director and Miss/Mr. Supranational Philippines franchise holder Arnold Vegafria is excited about the country's participation in the prestigious pageant that highlights glamour, fashion and natural beauty.

He says, "We were actually more than ready to field our candidates when we finalized our partnership with the Miss/Mr. Supranational organization last year, but it was unfortunate that we had to set aside our plans because of the global pandemic. With the more optimistic global scenario these days, I'm very certain that Dindi stands a good chance of claiming the crown and putting the Philippines back on the pageant map."

Catch the TV airing of Miss Supranational 2021 on CNN Philippines. Live telecast on August 22, 2am with same day replay at 10pm.

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Pepe Diokno and Jessica Zafra star in new travel show Trippies

CNN Philippines Sunday, March 19, 2017

Award-winning filmmaker Pepe Diokno and acclaimed writer Jessica Zafra bring you a view of the world through a cultural lens with their latest travel show Trippies. The show explores destinations beyond the surface of scenic Instagram posts and digs deeper into the roots of foreign terrain. Also setting apart itself from other travel shows, Trippies features only international destinations.

Trippies is an insightful show that aims to expand the viewer’s worldview even more, ignite yearning to travel, and widen knowledge through travel in finding out something new on familiar places and exploring uncharted territories. It also keeps an eye on how locals move and go about their day which adds a layer of appreciation, especially for cultural travelers. With Diokno’s adept directing, Trippies viewers will be treated to a very cinematic feel of each destination.

A frequent traveler, Pepe Diokno reveals that he travels for inspiration. He believes that traveling is about more than seeing the sights. It is about meeting people and living like the locals do. “In the process of discovering more about the world, we actually discover more about ourselves,” he remarked.

As the show’s director, Diokno, with his small, indie team, had gone through a lot of challenges. These include having barebones gear, a whirlwind schedule and working with embassies to make the shows happen. “They help us so much in terms of logistics, but on the other hand, it's a challenge to go beyond their government-approved guidebooks. So, we're constantly searching for balance. The best part of the show though is the company — our small crew has become friends.”

For award-winning writer Jessica Zafra, traveling triggers her ideas to create fiction. Zafra says she likes going to museums to understand the country’s history and culture. In fact in Trippies, she often gets up close and personal with the locals in a bid to know the culture of a country.

“What I like about Trippies is that it’s a travel show that delves under the surface. It is spontaneous and entirely unscripted. What viewers can expect from this show is that there is serious conversation. I wish travelers would notice how much time they spend taking selfies and feeding their social media that they forget to experience the place,” says Jessica.

Produced by PhilStarTV, Trippies is its first travel show and airs every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. on CNN Philippines. It has replays on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m., Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m., on CNN Philippines. Past episodes will also be uploaded on philstartv.com.

For more updates and information, like its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PhilStarTrippies.

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