Janicel Did not Compete in Miss Top Model of the World

Sad. Top Model of the World Philippines 2014 Janicel Lubina did not compete in El Ghouna, Red Sea, Egypt for Top Model of the World 2014.

After a hyped send-off – parts of which were even shown on the news - the organizers of the local competition (the same people behind the Slimmers World Miss Bikini Philippines) should shoulder a good chunk of the blame for not foreseeing the complexities of applying for a travel visa to Egypt. It is possible that whoever was in-charge of securing the required stamp on the passport thought that everything will be smooth-sailing based on the established reason for travel to El Ghouna.

But as further details unfurled, it seems that the scenario is more multi-layered. And as of the latest update, there is now a credible kidnapping threat on our representative due to “escalating violence” in the host country and allegedly, the Philippines’ connection to the USA. A travel ban was issued by the DFA – together with the Egyptian Embassy – to avoid unnecessary incidents that could be life-threatening to our candidate. While some other quarters claim that the ban has long been lifted, Janicel was still denied issuance of a visa. Tsk Tsk Tsk.