Andrea Endicio

 Filipina brings home historic Polo Universe title

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte

After a rather circuitous route to the crown, including almost losing the chance to compete internationally when her title became null as another pageant organisation already owned it a few weeks after being crowned, Andrea Endicio finally got a crown of her own!

But she had to experience disappointments after losing in the Miss World Philippines and Binibining Pilipinas tilts. Third time’s the charm for this former courtside reporter who finally got a national crown during her Mutya ng Pilipinas bid.

And the new crown is not just for her, but for the country as well. She won the inaugural edition of the M8ss Polo Universe in Dubai.

The Mutya ng Pilipinas organization welcomed the UST alumna to her homecoming reception at the ballroom of the Bellevue Manila.

“Never let go of your dream; especially if your heart is in it! If the crown is not on your head yet, it’s not still yours, so continue working for it,” said the Sariaya born and raised maiden of her pageant jorney.

Andrea prepared for her Dubai pageant right after Ms. Cory Quirino informed her that she would finally compete abroad, albeit in a different format. And she made it through with flying colors.

“It is my duty to uphold the standard of the Polo Universe and to carry the responsibility of uplifting the image of women around the world,” enthused Andrea.

After crowning Tacloban delegate, Jessica Deladia, as the first Philippine winner of the Polo Universe national title in the recently concluded Mutya ng Pilipinas coronation night, Andrea flew back to Dubai to officially begin her reign.

Her first order of business was to make a courtesy call at the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, where the diplomatic office welcomed the Filipina beauty queen.