MAINIT na tinanggap ng mga taga-Bulacan ang kababayan nilang si Miss Universe Philippines 2004 Chelsea Manalo nang iparada ito ng kapitolyo.
Naging emosyonal si Chelsea sa ipinakitang suporta ng mga kababayan.
“On my way here, it was very emotional. I started here, I started dreaming here in my hometown. It is not easy but if you pursue it with all your might. Just keep people who are close to you,” aniya.
“Always keep your faith, always believe in yourself. If you stay humble and kind, you will be uplifted. You will get a crown. And it is my time… thank you to everyone who was here,” dagdag ni Chelsea.
Nangako siya na tutulong para lalong maiangat ang probinsya.
“I am thankful for all the support. I know this can help Bulacan as well, I want to make it even more known and bring it to the international stage,” sey niya.
Tinawag naman na “most beautiful woman in the Philippines si Chelsea ng gobernador ng Bulacan na si Daniel Fernando.
“The most beautiful woman in the Philippines is now with the Bulakenyos. We have been waiting for you for a long time, they missed you so much. Your victory is the victory of every Bulakenyo. Congratulations. We love you,” sambit ni Fernando.
Nagsimula ang “victory parade” para sa “reyna” sa Capitol Compound at nagtapos sa Malolos-Guiguinto Boundary Arch.
“We wanted her to look like a queen. We put Kawayan, items that showcase the province. We also used earth colors because Bulakenya, para very native sa Bulacan ang colors,” ani Anthony Ramos, designer ng float, sa isang panayam.
