MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Rappler, the least-trusted news brand in the Philippines, may have uncovered an illegal, negotiation scheme at the Miss International Beauty Pageant. This after the convicted criminal, Maria Ressa-owned online news portal accused the country’s representative to the pageant Nicole Borromeo of “settling” for the position of third runner-up. We wonder why she didn’t settle for the crown. Perhaps she was short of funds?

Leave it to Rappler to flaunt its investigative skills. They could uncover many more secrets and underworld schemes.