Binibining Pilipinas candidate Joy Dacoron, who is representing Cebu province received mixed reactions from netizens after donning the vestments of Sto. Niño as her national costume.
On Instagram, Joy posted a video with the following caption:
“My costume symbolizes unwavering faith and pays tribute to our province’s patron. The Senor Sto. Nino de Cebu is a source of inspiration and strength of numerous Catholic faithful. I am one of those.
When I lost my father to an accident last year, I questioned God, “Ngano man, Lord? (Why, Lord?)” The Sto. Nino paved the way for me to shed off my doubts and made me realize that everything happens for a reason. In gratitude, I am sharing this faith to the national stage.
Thus, with pride and deep respect for our heritage, I wear this costume that signifies faith and gratefulness. Viva! Pit Senyor!”
Netizens can’t help but react to the said development:
– “As a Snr Santo Niño devotee this doesnt look good to me. I feel offended that these women will do anything just to get the attention they crave! and how funny that they always say this is to pay homage/tribute. For me it felt that you dont respect the devotees and the “Sacred Image” Sacred gani na tapos youll showcase it in a national stage where it becomes an entertainment!”
– “I know your intention is good but regardless of the back story unta dili nalang gamiton ang vestment sa balaang bata as National Costume as a respect nalang kay Sto.Niño, sa Catholic Community and sa tanang deboto ni Sto.Niño. There are a lot national costume pwede pilian but please not this. Goodluck on you Bb. Journey Ms. Joy,”
– “di ka ba kinilabutan sa suot mo?that’s not a gown,that’s a costume.kaya now ka lng napansin,sa pageant di ka kilala”
– “A mess. Bat ka naman ginawang santo? Mali yon. It’s foul for me.”
– “Very inappropriate. Please take this down. For your own good.”
(Photo source: Instagram – @joydacoronbb34)
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