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Philippines beauty contests – a way to escape poverty?

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September 5, 2019

Many young girls in the Philippines believe that success in beauty pageants could lift them out of poverty. But the entry to the coveted Miss Universe competition is not easy, and the girls have to sacrifice a lot.

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