One of the former Miss Manila who allegedly insulted Herlene was shocked and in disbelief when Herlene made it to the 40 official candidates of Bb. Pilipinas 2022.

Herlene or Hipon Girl was hurt by the words uttered by Miss Manila that she was not qualified to be a beauty queen. This is one of the topics that are currently being talked about and is viral on social media.

It can be recalled that Miss Manila said that even if Herlene’s own mother entered a beauty pageant, Herlene was still not qualified because she was not beautiful enough to be a beauty queen.

Miss Manila was shocked that Herlene made it to Bb. Pilipinas. She was also shocked by her big transformations. Miss Manila is said to be one of the reasons why Herlene persevered and proved that she can also become a true beauty Queen.

‘I won’t force it’: Herlene Budol ends her pageant journey
Herlene Budol has ended her journey as a beauty queen after joining three pageants.

The comedienne and social media star, who was crowned Miss Philippines Tourism earlier this month, tearfully said goodbye to pageantry in a vlog released Thursday.

“I’ve been to three pageants but I still can’t. I mean, let’s not force it. I mean, I’m Herlene Nicole Budol saying, ‘Sorry, Pilipinas, this is my last pageant,’” she said.

“Herlene Budol is signing off,” she declared, before starting to cry.Budol acknowledged that she may not have what it takes to represent the Philippines internationally, and thanked all those who have supported her since day one.

“I’m just hurt because everything you’re saying seems true, that I’m just trying to join, that I don’t deserve it,” she said. “I’m just trying to achieve my dreams, to have a crown and represent the Philippines, but I can’t.”

“Maybe that’s the time when they’ll tell me, ‘Hey, enough is enough, Herlene. Wake up to the truth, you can’t represent the Philippines,’” she continued.

“That’s why I apologize to all of you. To all the people who support me, thank you so much. You’re the reason why I’m here. To those who don’t like me, I’ll stop. I won’t force myself anymore.”

Moving forward, Budol said she will continue her advocacies and her efforts to inspire people even after leaving pageantry.

She also considered the idea of ​​focusing on modeling. “Because there is no Q&A, you already know,” she said. Budol entered the pageant scene last year via the Binibining Pilipinas national pageant, where she finished as first runner-up.

Months later, she got the opportunity to represent the country as her then manager, Wilbert Tolentino, bought the rights for Miss Planet Philippines.

Budol flew to Uganda for Miss Planet International, but she ended up backing out of the pageant due to “uncertainties by the organizers.” A year later, the comedienne competed in the inaugural Miss Grand Philippines, where she was proclaimed Miss Philippines Tourism.

Her new crown has “no contractual obligation” with any pageant, organizers clarified, amid rumors that she will be the country’s next representative in Miss Tourism World.

Budol’s announcement that she is quitting pageantry left her fans wondering if she is resigning from her title as Miss Philippines Tourism.