MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – In a statement posted on its social media accounts, ALV Pageant Circle clarified that the title given to the comedienne-host Herlene Budol was a “generic title with no contractual obligation to any international pageant,” hence it was not a confirmation of Budol’s participation in the Miss Tourism World pageant. 

In other words, much like drugs sold at pharmacies, you can choose between “branded” or “generic.”

Budol’s crown was not branded!