Maria Muriel Moral is the First-ever Mrs. Intelligence of the Universe!

[connoisseur]

MRS. UNIVERSE 2010 WINNERS
Venue: Great Courtyard of the Vilnius University, Vilnius City, Lithuania
Date: August 21, 2010

Mrs. Universe 2010 - Jennika Hannussari, Finland (3rd from right)
1st runner-up – Nileny Dippton, Dominican Republic (2nd from left)
2nd runner -up – Diana Pothitou, Greece (2nd from right)
3rd runner-up – Yesenia Rodriquez, Venezuela (right)
4th runner-up – Alla Grigoryan, Armenia (3rd from left)

Mrs. European Union 2010 – Elena Karakoleva (Bulgaria)
Mrs. Intelligence 2010 – Maria Muriel Moral (Philippines)
Mrs. Friendship – Elvira Figaroa (Netherlands)
Mrs. Photogenic - Maria Zouvana (Cyprus)
Mrs. Body Beautiful – Natalia Stepanec (Russia)
Best in Evening Gown – Renata Voitechovskaja (The Baltic Coast, Lithuania)


THE PHILIPPINES WINS THE FIRST-EVER 'INTELLIGENCE ' TITLE!



MRS. UNIVERSE-PHILIPPINES 2010 MARIA MURIEL MORAL-PANDI (OFFICIAL PHOTO)





MARIA MURIEL MORAL, THE FIRST WOMAN OF THE UNIVERSE WHO WON THE FIRST-EVER 'INTELLIGENCE' TITLE!




Mrs. Universe-Philippines 2010 Maria Muriel Moral-Pandi is given the certificate for winning the first-ever Mrs. Intelligence Title at the 2010 Mrs. Universe Pageant and Competition held in Vilnius, Lithuania on August 21, 2010. Moral was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-Maja International in 1988 and won the Miss Maja Simpatica and the Best in National Costume Awards at the 1988 Miss Maja International Contest. She's married to businessman Joeffrey Pandi. At the 2010 Mrs. Universe Pageant, she competed against 25 national beauty queens from all over the world. She bested her fellow candidates in the question and answer segment and impressed the judges with her excellent and comprehensive reports (where she cited facts and figures, statistics, etc.) on the Philippine, Lithuanian and international/global human trafficking problems and situations during the pageant's round table panel discussion which was organized and supported by the Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Beside her is a government official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania.





MARIA MURIEL MORAL, THE FIRST LADY OF THE UNIVERSE WHO WON THE FIRST-EVER-AWARDED 'INTELLIGENCE' TITLE IN A MAJOR INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY COMPETITION

Mrs. Universe-Philippines 2010 Maria Muriel Moral-Pandi is awarded the first-ever Mrs. Intelligence Title at the 2010 Mrs. Universe Pageant and Competition held at the Great Courtyard of the Vilnius University in Vilnius, the Capital City of Lithuania (in Europe) on August 21, 2010.

[connoisseur]

MRS. UNIVERSE-PHILIPPINES MARIA MURIEL MORAL COMES HOME WITH THE MRS. INTELLIGENCE TITLE AND AWARD SHE WON AT THE 2010 MRS. UNIVERSE PAGEANT!



Watch the video of her arrival. Click this

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/ent...se-happy-venus

[connoisseur]

CONGRATULATIONS, MRS. UNIVERSE-PHILIPPINES MARIA MURIEL MORAL!!!





MABUHAY ANG PILIPINO!!!

MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS!!!

[saroun_ek]

ok...congrats

[The Cosmopolite]

Hi agelessphilanthropist! I'd like to share these infos I got from other forums. I also got these photos from your photobucket albums for Mrs. Philippines. I copied your style in posting. 'Hope you like it.


ABOUT MRS. UNIVERSE AND MRS. INTELLIGENCE


MRS. UNIVERSE is the annual, international and global beauty pageant and competition for married women (59 years old and below) organized by the 'Pramugo Akademija' Body of the Mrs. Universe Organization based in Bulgaria (in Europe) and started in 2007.

Through its annual contest-event, the aim and objective of Mrs. Universe is to foster friendly relations and international understanding among the nations of the world.

MRS. UNIVERSE was organized for these worthy, universal cause and purpose:

"To celebrate, honor, and uplift the image of today's women of the universe who are responsible for the home and family, and who play important roles not only in the family (as wives and mothers) but also in the society and global community (as career women in different fields), and to promote and uphold worldwide the significance of marriage, parenthood and family, and good family values as well."

The Mrs. Universe Theme and Motto this year is "Women of the World--against Violence and Human Trafficking."

MRS. UNIVERSE searches for the Woman of the Universe who is more than a wife and a mother, the Lady of the Universe who is the epitome of the modern married woman of today, with the important roles that she does and plays in the global society and in the universe.

Mrs. Universe 2009 Vaida Ragenaite, 36, of Lithuania, said, "This contest has a higher aim than only showing your beauty." The organizers received 70 applications from around the globe to this year's contest and selected 25 finalists.




The 2010 Mrs. Universe Panel Discussion attended by the Lithuania's
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Officials and governmental and nongovernmental
organizations in Lithuania.







MRS. PHILIPPINES AT THE 2010 MRS. UNIVERSE PANEL DISCUSSION WHICH FOCUSED ON ISSUES CONCERNING MANY FORMS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN AND THE INTERNATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING PROBLEMS IN THE WORLD.

Mrs. Universe-Philippines Maria Muriel Moral-Pandi (3rd from right, front row) presents her reports on international human traffickings (of women and children) which are serious, prevalent problems in so many countries in the world today. Her superb presentation of her comprehensive reports (that impressed the judges) and her excellent performance in the question and answer part during the panel discussion made her won the Mrs. Intelligence title.

[connoisseur]

CONGRATULATIONS, MRS. UNIVERSE-PHILIPPINES MARIA MURIEL MORAL!!!





MABUHAY ANG PILIPINO!!!

MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS!!!

Kudos to you!

As the first-ever Mrs. Intelligence of the Philippines and of the Universe,

you made a notable world record and history!

You made us, Filipinos and the Philippines proud!

[Magandang_Paa]

^
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Hi ako po yung nang-away sa inyo dati... Joke lang naman po yon pero sorry po talaga.

I am very proud of Mrs. Moral. Sana gawin sa Pilipinas ang pageant na ito. thanks!

[The Cosmopolite]

THE PINOY PRIDE




Congratulations! Kudos to you!

As the first-ever Mrs. Intelligence of the Philippines and of the Universe, you made a notable world record and history!

Your international win is a great inspiration to us Filipinos to strive to attain excellence or success in whatever ambitions or goals we have in life!

Your international win brought and gave international and global prestige and honors to our country!

Your international win is another significant victory of the Philippines in the world or universe that we are proud of!

Indeed, you made us, Filipinos and the Philippines proud!

A big thanks to you, Mrs. Philippines-Universe Maria Muriel Moral-Pandi!!!





Mabuhay ang Pilipino!!!

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!!!

[MrsUniverse2010]

Hi connoisseur. Hi everyone.

Thanks for posting here at Pex the official photos of the Philippines' Pride, our reigning Mrs. Philippines-Universe Maria Muriel Moral-Pandi, the first Mrs. Intelligence winner.

As her publicist-agent, I manage and handle her activities (official or social functions, etc.) related to her title and position as our Mrs. Universe-Philippines.

By the way, if you are an individual or company (private or government) who would want to contact and invite her to be your guest in your event/affair (as a speaker, a judge in your beauty competition, a ribbon cutter in your inaugural, a studio guest in your TV program/series, etc.), or to be your company's endorser, print ad/ commercial/image model of your product or service (such as cosmetics, perfume, jewelry, apparel, bag, shoes, medicine/drug, mother/baby care, or salon, etc.), or to be a featured cover girl of your local or national magazines, kindly email me your invitation or proposal at

mrs.universefoundation@gmail.com

Or you may call/text me at

0920.246.3036 (within Philippines) or +63.920.246.3036 (international).

Thank you.


Mrs. Universe Foundation: Great Love for Earth and Mankind

[MrsUniverse2010]

CONTACT AND INVITE MRS. PHILIPPINES-UNIVERSE MARIA MURIEL MORAL!


Hello World!

Connoisseur, thanks much for posting here at PEX the official photos of our country's Pride, the reigning Mrs. Philippines-Universe Maria Muriel Moral-Pandi, the first Mrs. Intelligence winner.

As her publicist-agent, I manage and handle her activities (social or official functions, charitable, humanitarian, philanthropic or socio-civic, etc.) that are related to her title and position as our Mrs. Universe-Philippines.

By the way, if you are an individual or company (private or government) who would want to contact and invite her...

to be your guest in your event/affair (as a speaker, a judge in your beauty competition, a ribbon cutter in your inaugural, a studio guest in your TV program/series, etc.), or...

to be your company's print ad/commercial/image model and endorser of your product or service (such as cosmetics, perfume, jewelry, apparel, bag, shoes, medicine/drug, mother/baby care, or salon, etc.), or...

to be a featured cover girl of your local, national and international magazine, etc., kindly email to me now your invitation or proposal at

mrs.universefoundation@gmail.com

Or you may call/text me now at

0920.246.3036 (within Philippines) or +63.920.246.3036 (international/global, from anywhere in the world).

Thank you.


MRS. UNIVERSE FOUNDATION: Great Love for Earth and Mankind

[MrsUniverse2010]

THE REIGNING MRS. UNIVERSE OF THE PHILIPPINES




MARIA MURIEL MORAL AS COVER GIRL OF WOMEN'S JOURNAL (VALENTINE ISSUE)





MARIA MURIEL MORAL
Miss Philippines-Maja International 1988
Miss Maja Simpatica and Best in National Costume Awards Winner,
1988 Miss Maja International Competition and Pageant (held in Puerto Rico)



And now as the reigning MRS. UNIVERSE-PHILIPPINES and MRS. INTELLIGENCE of the Universe...















'MASTERPIECE' OF A LITHUANIAN CHILD 'ARTIST'
Mrs. Universe-Philippines Maria Muriel Moral-Pandi shows a portrait of hers drawn by a Lithuanian child from Children Care Homes during the 2010 Mrs. Universe Contest and Pageant held in Vilnius, Lithuania








MARIA MURIEL MORAL-PANDI
Mrs. Philippines-Universe 2010
The First-ever Mrs. Intelligence Title and Award Winner,
Mrs. Universe Competition and Pageant 2010 (held in Lithuania)



YOU CAN CONTACT AND INVITE THE REIGNING MRS. PHILIPPINES-UNIVERSE MARIA MURIEL MORAL-PANDI

As her publicist-agent, I manage and handle her activities (social or official functions, charitable, humanitarian, philanthropic or socio-civic, etc.) that are related to her title and position as our Mrs. Universe-Philippines.

If you are an individual or company (private or government) who would want to contact and invite her...

to be your guest in your event/affair (as a speaker, a judge in your beauty competition, a ribbon cutter in your inaugural, a studio guest in your TV program/series, etc.), or

to be your company's print ad/commercial/image model and endorser of your good/fine product or service (such as cosmetics, perfume, jewelry, apparel, bag, shoes, medicine/drug, household/child/baby care product, or salon, etc.), or

to be a featured cover girl of your local, national or international magazine, etc., kindly email to me now your invitation or proposal at

mrs.universefoundation@gmail.com

Or you may call/text me now at

0920.246.3036 (within Philippines) or +63.920.246.3036 (international/global, from anywhere in the world).


To see her official photos, kindly click here.

Thank you.


MRS. UNIVERSE FOUNDATION
(Love for Earth and Mankind)

[MrsUniverse2010]

MRS. UNIVERSE, QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE, IS BEYOND BEAUTY AND FAME.

Mrs. Universe, the annual, major, international and global beauty competition that celebrates and honors married women (of substance), is the noted Quest for the most honorable Woman of the Universe.

Hello People of the Universe!

Please follow the tweets that are interesting and exciting infos or updates on the prestigious, major national and world beauty competitions, global events, etc. and especially, about Mrs. Universe, the most honorable Woman of the Universe.

Click:

http://www.mrsuniverseltd.com

http://www.pep.ph/forum/index.php/topic,5132,0.html

http://www.twitter.com/_cosmopolite_


Thank you!

MRS. UNIVERSE PHILANTHROPY, INC.
(Love of Earth and Humankind)

[bizbuddy88]

Mrs. Universe (Queen of the Universe) is the most honorable Woman of the Universe.

Mrs. Universe, the annual, major, international and global beauty competition and pageant (launched in 2007) that celebrates and honors married women (of substance), is the noted Quest for the most honorable Woman of the Universe.


The Most Honorable Women of the Universe




Mrs. Universe 2007 Eleonora Mancheva
(Mrs. Bulgaria)





Mrs. Universe 2008 Marika Gederte
(Mrs. Latvia)





Mrs. Universe 2009 Vaida Ragenaite
(Mrs. Lithuania)





Mrs. Universe 2010 Jennika Hannussari
(Mrs. Finland)





Mrs. Universe-Philippines 2010, Engr. Muriel Moral-Pandi
The first and the only Mrs. Intelligence of the Universe



Mrs. Intelligence is the first-ever-awarded Intelligence Title in the Universe (conferred to Mrs. Philippines at the 2010 Mrs. Universe Contest and Pageant held in Vilnius, the Capital City of Lithuania in Europe on August 21, 2010).


Hello People of the Universe!

Please follow the tweets that are interesting and exciting infos or updates on the prestigious, major national and world beauty competitions, global events, etc. and especially, about our Mrs. Universe, the most honorable Woman of the Universe.

Click:

http://www.mrsuniverseltd.com

http://www.pep.ph/forum/index.php/topic,5132,0.html

http://www.twitter.com/_cosmopolite_


Thank you!

Mrs. Universe Philanthropy, Inc.
(Love of Earth and Humankind)

Great advocacy! Keep up your good works and your noble causes!

Politicians, movie personalities and showbiz celebrities all over the world now follow suit!

[connoisseur]

REIGNING MRS. UNIVERSE-PHILIPPINES IS HAPPY FOR THE NEW MISS UNIVERSE-PHILIPPINES!

Licensed Civil Engr. Maria Muriel "Lala" Moral-Pandi, our country's reigning Mrs. Universe-Philippines 2010 and the first-ever Mrs. Intelligence Title Winner at the 2010 Mrs. Universe Pageant held in Lithuania, attended the 2011 Binibining Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) Coronation (Sunday night, April 10) at the Big Dome (Araneta Coliseum) in Manila's Quezon City. Accompanied by her son Joram Pandi and brother, Licensed Real Estate Broker Don Moral, the prestigious national contest and pageant-event was a sort of a reunion for her with her fellow Bb. Pilipinas (Ms. Philippines) winners/queens and title holders.



Mrs. Universe-Philippines 2010 Engr. Muriel Moral-Pandi (in red Terno gown) poses with (from left) Manila Real Estate Broker Don Moral, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 1985 Joyce Ann Burton, and Joram Pandi during the 2011 Binibining Pilipinas Election and Crowning at the Araneta Coliseum


Asked what she can say about the victory of the newly crowned 2011 Miss Universe-Philippines Shamcey Supsup, she said, "I congratulate Shamcey! Out of the 40 gorgeous aspirants, she's a very lucky lady! She really did well and stood out right from the start--a real beauty and brains! She deserves the crown and the title, as well as the awards she won. I'm really happy for her! I wish she would be the third Miss Universe of our country!"



Photos of 2011 Bb. Pilipinas-Universe Shamcey Supsup


A Bb. Pilipinas titlist herself, Engr. Muriel Moral-Pandi was crowned 1988 Bb. Pilipinas-Maja International and won the Miss Maja Simpatica and the Best in National Costume international awards at the 1988 Miss Maja International, the global Hispanic-inspired beauty competition held in Puerto Rico.

According to Lala (Engr. Moral-Pandi), carrying and waving the Philippines flag and representing our country internationally at the global 2010 Mrs. Universe Contest-Event in Lithuania was the greatest and most memorable experience for her not to mention that she is the very first Mrs. Universe Candidate who won the first-ever-awarded Intelligence title in the Universe, the Mrs. Intelligence, and thereby giving honor and prestige to our country. She made a notable world record and history as the first and the only Mrs. Intelligence of the Universe. She said that all these made her truly proud to be a Filipino.



2010 Mrs. Universe-Philippines and Mrs. Intelligence, Engr. Muriel Moral-Pandi (left)
and 1985 Bb. Pilipinas-Universe and A-1 Blogger, Joyce Burton-Titular


Mrs. Universe, the annual, major, global beauty competition that celebrates and honors married women and known as the noted Quest for the most honorable Woman of the Universe, was organized and started in 2007 by the 'Pramugo Akademija' Body headed by Evelina Gruzdiene of the Mrs. Universe Organization based in Bulgaria (in Europe).

Mrs. Universe was organized for these worthy cause and purpose: "To celebrate, honor, and uplift the image of today's women of the universe who are responsible for the home and family, and who play important roles not only in the family (as wives or mothers) but also in the society and global community (as career women in different fields), and to promote and uphold worldwide the significance of marriage, parenthood and family, and good family values as well... And NO to violence!" (http://www.mrsuniverseltd.com)

Moreover, through its annual contest-event, the aim and objective of Mrs. Universe is to foster friendly relations and international understanding among the nations of the world.

The Mrs. Universe Philanthropy, Inc. or MUPI (Love of Earth and Humankind) is the organizer of the 2011 Mrs. Universe-Philippines Search (mrs.universephilanthropy@gmail.com).

Watch for the announcement in June on the launching of the said Quest for the Philippines' official representative in the 2011 Mrs. Universe Competition and Pageant to be held in Finland in September.

[TheMrsUniverse]

AN APPEAL FOR AIDS FOR STORM SENDONG'S FLOODS VICTIMS

As we celebrate Christmas (the Yuletide Season), let us all extend our help to our unfortunate fellow human beings in the Philippines, to our Filipino brothers and sisters (the people of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan Cities) who are the victims and survivors of the devastating, tsunami-like floods (from the mountains) caused by the very destructive Typhoon Sendong! Many communities, so many houses and properties were swept away!

So many of them are mourning and grieving for their dead love ones (death tolls now have reached more than 1,000!). The number is increasing as more and more drowned bodies are found and many are still missing!). The victims and survivors have nothing left except the clothes on their backs.

Please donate any amount (cash or in kind) through any Philippines organization or government agency of your choice to help them through this very tragic disaster/calamity.

Thank you!

Mrs. Universe Philanthropy, Inc. or MUPI
(Love of Earth and Humankind)

[MrsUniverse2010]

In the April 2011 Issue of MOMS and KIDS, a national family magazine in the Philippines, Mrs. Universe-Philippines, Engr. Muriel Moral-Pandi was featured in the MomBlog section of the magazine by the MOMS and KIDS Editor, Jorge Llanes.

[MrsUniverse2010]

ENGINEER MURIEL MORAL-PANDI IS WOMEN'S JOURNAL MAGAZINE COVER GIRL (MAY 2012 ISSUE)


Our first-ever Mrs. Universe-Intelligence Winner, Engr. Maria Muriel Moral-Pandi, the 2010 Mrs. Universe-Philippines, graced (for the second time) the cover of May 2012 Women's Journal magazine (Mothers' Issue).

She was the cover girl of Women's Journal February 1989 Valentine's Issue when she was the reigning 1988 Binibining Pilipinas-Maja International.

In this magazine's Mothers' (Day) Issue, Engr. Moral-Pandi talks about her memorable, international contest experiences and what made her won the first-ever-awarded Mrs. Intelligence title at the annual, global Mrs. Universe (dubbed "The Mother of All Pageants"), her views on the role of women and women empowerment in our society, about motherhood and her family, and on beauty and wellness as well, etc.

Also in this issue are featured articles on "How To Relish The Joy of Motherhood," "How Moms Can Have more 'Me' Time," "15 Time-Saving Kitchen Tips For Moms... Know too why Mommy Ester is the "wind beneath the wings" of Venus Raj, news on the Return to Manila of Lady Gaga for her May 21 Concert "The Born This Way Ball" at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena and many more...

Women's Journal (now on its 39th year) is a popular, monthly, national magazine not only for women but for the whole family, too. It is published by the Philippine Journalists, Inc. (www.journal.com.ph).

Women's Journal is available at the National Book Stores, Powerbooks, Booksale, Mercury Drug, 7-11, Ministop, and newsstands nationwide. For subscription or to buy (order) the current or back issues copy of the magazine, please visit the website.

Get your magazine copy now!





Mrs. Universe-Philippines and Mrs. Intelligence, Engr. Muriel Moral-Pandi (or Lala) on the May 2012 cover of Women's Journal magazine, with her background, our Planet, Mother Earth, and the stars, galaxies, and nebulas across the Universe...

[TheMrsUniverse]

WOMEN'S JOURNAL COVER STORY ON COVER GIRL, ENGR. MURIEL MORAL-PANDI


MRS. UNIVERSE-PHILIPPINES 2010, ENGR. MURIEL MORAL-PANDI: OUR FIRST-EVER MRS. UNIVERSE-INTELLIGENCE WINNER

Written by: Nixon Canlapan
Published: May 1, 2012

EDITORIAL



Some of the official candidates of the 2010 Mrs. Universe Pageant held in Lithuania (in Europe). Mrs. Philippines, Engr. Muriel Moral-Pandi, is in pink, left, front row.





The 2010 Mrs. Universe Pageant International Press Presentation - The Red Carpet Scene



Engr. Muriel Moral-Pandi wins the first Mrs. Universe-Intelligence title and award.


Her first crown may be considered a stroke of luck, but her second is a work of fate. When Engr. Maria Muriel Pandi nee Moral (or Lala, her monicker) walked on stage in 1988 to bag the Miss Philippines-Maja International crown, she had no inkling she would walk a similar path that gave her fame and name again in the future.

Some 22 years after the glorious victory to the throne as one of the most beautiful Filipinas, she wowed the world when she was voted the most intelligent missus in the universe and was conferred the first-ever-awarded Mrs. Universe-Intelligence title. Thanks to the Mrs. Universe Pageant (www.mrsuniverseltd.com), Engr. Muriel Moral-Pandi gracefully rendered a human form to the two X-factors in a major beauty contest--beauty and brains.

Dubbed “The Mother of All Pageants,” the Mrs. Universe Contest (www.facebook.com/RealMrs.Universe) is not only a major, international beauty-and-brains competition for married women, but profoundly, it goes beyond beauty and fame, as it's also known as the noted quest for the most honorable Woman of the Universe. And why not? Its noble and worthy, universal cause and purpose are for the protection and welfare of women and children around the world; also, it celebrates married women, motherhood, and promotes good family values. Candidates to this universal search must possess qualities reserve only to the matron of the house who believes in the sanctity of marriage and the power of family values.

While she did not take home the bacon, Muriel got the slice of the fame pie by taking the Mrs. Universe-Intelligence title without sweat. For showing wit and candor during the interviews and round-table discussions on several issues about women, Muriel made history as the first-ever beauty queen/woman in the entire planet or universe to be bestowed the title. No any major, international pageant or contest in history has awarded an Intelligence title yet--it's the very first time in the universe.

The mother of two said she came to Lithuania (in Europe), the site and host country of the 2010 Mrs. Universe Pageant, prepared for the round-table discussion “where I had an excellent and comprehensive report about the human trafficking problems in the Philippines, which I believed impressed the judges.”

The Mrs. Universe-Intelligent said the second crown “gave me a better and wider outlook in life about the problems plaguing our women and children. And it has given me an opportunity to be of help to our society by making our young ones aware that human trafficking does exist. It also made me a better, bolder, and more caring person.”

While happy and honored at the same time for being chosen Mrs. Universe-Philippines, she was also “anxious about the big responsibility I had. I knew that I had to do my very best to make our country proud. And like before, I have to be a role model to my fellow women. Being the first ever to receive the title Mrs. Universe-Intelligence, I believe I made a notable, universal record, history, and distinction and, in my own little way, I brought and gave international/global prestige and honor to our beloved country (the Philippines).”


On Women’s Journal, 23 Years Later


Engr. Maria Muriel Moral, then single, as Women's Journal Cover Girl (February 1989 Valentine's Issue)



1988 Binibining Pilipinas-Maja International, Engr. Maria Muriel Moral



The 1988 Miss Maja International Official Candidates are waving before the local and foreign press photographers at the Bayamon Beach Resort in Puerto Rico. Some delegates such as Miss South Africa, Miss Egypt, and Miss Chile are not in photo. Miss Philippines Maria Muriel Moral is in red pants standing 7th from right.



Miss Maja Simpatica and Best in National Costume international awards winner at the 1988 Miss Maja International beauty competition held in Puerto Rico


Like her second crown and title as Mrs. Philippines, this is not the first time Engr. Muriel Moral-Pandi graced the cover of Women’s Journal. “I’m excited to be on the front cover of Women’s Journal again for this time, in the May 2012 Mothers’ (Day) Issue of the magazine, I would be featured as our country’s Mrs. Universe-Philippines and as the first-ever Mrs. Universe-Intelligence winner!” she said.

Her first stint as Women’s Journal cover girl was on February 1989 (Valentine’s Issue). “I was really eager, excited, and thrilled then for it was the very first time that I saw myself appeared on the cover of a leading and popular, national magazine in the Philippines! That Women’s Journal issue taken during my reign as the 1988 Binibining Pilipinas-Maja International queen and title holder (the year when I won the Miss Maja Simpatica and the Best in National Costume international awards) is now truly a precious souvenir or memento not only for me but to my family, relatives, friends, fans and supporters as well.

[TheMrsUniverse]

Continuation of WOMEN'S JOURNAL COVER STORY ON COVER GIRL, ENGR. MURIEL MORAL-PANDI


On Women Empowerment

Representing intelligent women around the world, Engr. Moral-Pandi said women must be given equal opportunities with the male by improving and increasing their educational, social, spiritual, political and economic strengths, and giving them equal participation in the advancement and development of the communities.”

This is the same principle she had in mind when she was about to be grilled by the panel of judges in the Mrs. Universe search and the round-table discussions about the role of women in society.

“Women have always been treated as the weaker gender and are dealt with as second-class citizens in the past which I think is very backward and primitive,” she said.

The civil engineer said women’s role in nation-building today has reached the level “wherein we play very important and indispensable roles not just as homemakers but as career women who make a difference in our fields. We already have women in the different branches of government, although still outnumbered by men, but we can all agree that women’s parts in nation-building are vital and essential.”

With former British Prime Minister “Iron Lady” Margaret Thatcher as her favorite woman icon, “because of her excellent leadership and firmness in decision making,” she said, “a woman of substance is a woman from whom we can squeeze something good or great, may it be knowledge, ideas, affection, love, help, action and the likes. She’s not just a woman full of frills and sophistication but someone you can really trust and depend upon, a woman of strong, good character who can go through harsh conditions and come out stronger, smarter, and better.”


On Family


The Pandi Family: Dad Joeffrey and Mom Lala, sons Joram Jefferson and Jared Jullian.


Our representative to the world of beauty and grace, said she has a “small” but happy family. Her husband Joeffrey Pandi is a businessman and an elected board member of the provincial government of Camarines Norte. She said her husband “is someone who stands firm on what he believes to be right and proper even in the midst of difficulties and in the flare of money. As a husband, he may not be perfect, but he can do his role. As a Dad, he is a loving father, provides for the needs of the kids, treats our children as his playmates and loves travelling with us.”

The couple is blessed with two sons Joram Jefferson, 15, who will be in his senior in High School this coming school year at La Consolacion College of Daet and Jared Jullian, 9, who will be in his fourth grade at the Labo Elementary School. She said both are budding politicians in their respective schools.

“We are all into sports. Jef goes for cycling and target shooting, Joram is fond of volleyball and Jared loves soccer. I also bike when I don’t have time to hit the gym. We all love contemporary music,” she said.

A time-conscious individual, the doting mother said her motto in life has always been “family first.” This is the reason why she still finds time to be with her family despite her demanding job in the construction business where she oversees some infrastructure projects in Camarines Norte and other national agencies in the province.

Aside from this, she also tends the family’s copra business while attending to various tasks as auditor of the Philippine National Red Cross-Camarines Norte Chapter, and adviser-member (she was a Past President) of the Junior Chamber International (JCI)-Labo Niogan Chapter, and secretary of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc.-Camarines Norte Chapter.


On Beauty and Wellness

Like wine that mellows with age, Engr. Moral-Pandi said age would have a hard time catching on her, “I have a very positive outlook in life.”

Even if there are times when “people or things don’t turn out the way I want them to” and sometimes cause some stress “I don’t fret or freak out, I just trust in the Lord that at the end of the day everything will turn out right for the good of everyone.”

To manage stress, she said: “I take some timeout, pause for a while and say a little, deep prayer. When it’s too much a burden, I let myself shed some tears and when I’m done crying I come out stronger, smarter and better to face the adversity or whatever is in the way.”

To maintain her beauty, she said: “I always see to it that I sleep at least six hours every night, exercise, go for fruits and veggies, and healthy foods. I have with me cleansers and moisturizers with SPF all the time as my work at times entails me to be under the sun.”


WOMEN’S JOURNAL PERSONALITY IQ:

If I could describe myself in one word, it would be (resilient) because: I am flexible but tough and durable.

If someone asked me what the best thing about my life is, I would say (it is being a mother to my kids) because: I would not exchange it for anything else, I love my children.

If I could change one thing about me, it would be (my being apprehensive at times) because: I want to be more expressive and assertive of what I want when the occasion calls for. Though, I am the type of person who tends to give way to prevent and avoid unnecessary trouble.

If I could repeat one memorable experience in my life, it would be (my high school life) because: life then was easier, friends were true, things were done without malice and everything was simpler.

If I could do something right now, on the spur of the moment, and with no consequences, I would (indulge in my favorite strawberry ice cream) because: I love strawberry ice cream but I can no longer enjoy it without affecting my blood sugar .

If I could exchange places with anyone right now, I'd exchange places with (Jennifer Lopez) because: I admire JLo a lot and I want to experience how it is to have that great voice, that beautiful body and that flourishing career.

If I could solve one of the world's problems with one wave of my hand, I'd choose to solve (hunger and poverty) because: when stomachs are full and people are contented, misunderstandings are avoided and crimes are prevented.

If a genie granted me three wishes, my wishes would be for (my mom, my children and myself) because: I wish my mom will still enjoy a longer, healthier, and happier life despite her old age; I wish my children will grow up as loving, responsible and God-fearing individuals, and be successful in their chosen careers; and I wish to be able to accomplish triumphantly whatever undertaking God will give me.

If I could have a whole day to myself, I would (read a novel of any of my favorite authors: Sidney Sheldon, Frederick Forsyth, Robert Ludlum, John Grisham, Danielle Steele) because: I find it hard to finish a novel in one day nowadays.

If I could give young people advice about dealing with their problems, I would say (things do come to pass, so give it time to heal, to recover, to improve, to pull through) because: it is not advisable to make drastic action without thinking over the situation, it is wise to wait and to be patient. Best of all, always pray to God for wisdom and guidance; you’ll never know the power of prayer. Fervent (powerful) prayers do change people, things, and events!

If there's one valuable lesson I learned from my parents, it would be: (respect for my fellowmen) because: they said that trouble oftentimes go off when there is no respect for one another.

If I could pick my best friend in show business, it would be (Ms. Kris Aquino) because: I perceive Ms. Aquino to be a true person, assertive of what she wants, although tactless at times, but as a friend, I believe she will fight for your cause.

If I could espouse or support a special cause, I would devote my time and effort to (fight crimes against women and children but especially children) because: as children, they are helpless, and for the reason that they are young, they are powerless, weak and vulnerable.

If my life had turned out differently, I'd be (in the foreign service, a diplomat, an attache or an ambassador overseas) because: that was my dream when I was younger, that was what I wanted to be.

If I could run for an elective office, I would choose to run for (Provincial Board Member, like my husband) because: I believe I have the qualifications, I know the duties and responsibilities of a Board Member and I already have the idea of how to be one and how things are done in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

If I could settle in any other country for life, I would live in (the Bahamas, I guess) because: Bahamians speak English, they are Christians, the climate is good, economy is not bad, and it is near the United States.

If I had enough money to build anything I wanted, anywhere I wanted, I would build (a nice rest house with solar panels that could generate power for the amenities in it, with a green house by the side, in the middle of a safe forest) because: I want to enjoy a quiet vacation, enjoy nature tripping, and enjoy Mother Nature (the fresh air of mountain breeze, greeneries, exotic fruit trees, flowers, butterflies, birds, cool waterfalls, pristine waters of brooks, streams, etc.), away from the hustle and bustle of dense and crowded, urban areas.




WOMAN OF THE UNIVERSE. Mrs. Universe-Intelligence, Engr. Muriel Moral-Pandi (or Lala), on the cover of Women's Journal magazine, is shown beaming (smiling radiantly) in the Universe. Seen in her background are our home planet, Mother Earth, the stars, galaxies, and nebulas across the Universe...

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To all married Filipino women, 26 to 59 yrs. old:

Watch for the announcement on the launching of the the 2013 Search for the most honorable and beauteous, married Filipina, this year's Mrs. Universe-Philippines Queen and official representative of the Philippines in the global 2013 MRS. UNIVERSE, the Mother of All Pageants!

Coming soon!