Gloria Diaz, Miss Universe 1969 is now banned and declared as Persona non Grata in Cebu. This decision was made by the Vice Mayors League of the Philippines in Cebu. This action was made because Gloria Diaz belittled Cebuanos for their English speaking abilities.
The resolution demanded the former Miss Universe to have a public apology to Cebuanos. This resolution was formed after Diaz suggested that Miss Universe should have an interpreter when joining and competing this kind of international prestigious pageants.
Gloria Diaz felt shocked for the Persona non Grata issue. She even said:
“Let me clarify it once and for all. People should have the right to say or to answer [questions] in whatever language they want to say it in. If they're Cebuanos, they can say it in Cebuano. I did not say that they did not speak English,” “If you're Ilocano, say it in Ilocano. But if you're Ilocano who speaks good English, say it in English. If you're Cebuano who can speak Spanish, if you're comfortable with Spanish, say it in Spanish. That's what I said and that's what I meant,”
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The resolution demanded the former Miss Universe to have a public apology to Cebuanos. This resolution was formed after Diaz suggested that Miss Universe should have an interpreter when joining and competing this kind of international prestigious pageants.
Gloria Diaz felt shocked for the Persona non Grata issue. She even said:
“Let me clarify it once and for all. People should have the right to say or to answer [questions] in whatever language they want to say it in. If they're Cebuanos, they can say it in Cebuano. I did not say that they did not speak English,” “If you're Ilocano, say it in Ilocano. But if you're Ilocano who speaks good English, say it in English. If you're Cebuano who can speak Spanish, if you're comfortable with Spanish, say it in Spanish. That's what I said and that's what I meant,”
What is your reaction regarding this issue? You can use the comment box for your reactions and feedback.
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