Miss Universe franchise dispute puts 6 Southeast Asian contestants in doubt
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-09-23 07:12 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Lifestyle, Philippines, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — Six Southeast Asian countries face uncertainty over their participation in the 75th Miss Universe Competition following a dispute between groups claiming authority over the pageant’s franchises.
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