On April 5, 2024, Bungay was announced as one of the 40 delegates to compete at Binibining Pilipinas 2024, representing Pampanga.[9][10] The pageant was held on July 7, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines.[11] Bungay progressed to the question-and-answer portion, where Miss Universe 1969Gloria Diaz asked her, "If you were given 30 minutes to talk to the public, what would you talk about?". Bungay said:[12]
If I would be given 30 minutes to talk to the public, I would like to talk about the passing of the SOGIE SC bill. Because, in celebrations such as pageants, this community has contributed so much. And in this regard, we can give back to them by supporting this cause because as an individual, it is our responsibility that we ensure that everyone is treated equally despite their SOGIE.[13]
Bungay went on to win the pageant, and crowned by her predecessor Anna Lakrini. As a winner, Bungay and co-winner Binibining Pilipinas International 2024 Myrna Esguerra received a cash prize of ₱1,000,000, the largest cash prize in the pageant's history.[14][15]
The Miss Globe 2024
Bungay represented the Philippines at The Miss Globe 2024 held in Albania on October 15, 2024, and was second runner-up.[11][16]
Advocacies
Bungay is an advocate for the welfare of OFWs and has dedicated her victory in the Binibining Pilipinas pageant to the OFW community in Dubai.[17] She is a supporter of the SOGIE Equality Bill.[3]
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