Miss Universe Philippines’ production head Borg Roxas has come out to address Jef Albea’s allegation about them not paying for the trophies he created for this year’s pageant.
Taking to social media, Borg made clear they already paid Jef 150,000 pesos prior.
He also clarified that the remaining 75,000 pesos they owe him is already being processed.

Borg would go on to relate, “During the MUPh finals, magulo na lahat sa backstage. I admit na kausap namin si Sir Jef. Pero on the day of the finals pinadala yung mga artwork, and on that day din namin nalaman through his asst na need magbayad ng 75,000 pesos. Magulo na lahat backstage and wala naman may hawak ng cash. So sinabi namin na kailangan proper documentation like billing etc.
“With Sir Jef, aside from we are paying him, we are also promoting him. We never promoted any other suppliers kasi natuwa kami na he was willing to help elevate the gifts for the winners.
“Nakakalungkot lang na nagpopost na agad sya na magkausap naman sila ng staff. Hindi sya nakasama sa May 30 cut off kasi walang papers. Kaya sa June 15 cut off sya nakasama kasi magkausap sila ng staff,” he added.
Note that prior, Jef went viral on social media claiming the MUPH “refused” to pay him for the trophies he created.
“I DID NOT GET PAID,” he posted.
“MISS UNIVERSE phils vanished into thin air. They refused to pay me for the trophies I designed and crafted for the coronation night.
"All the effort, dedication and passion I put in creating these pieces, ended up ignored and disregarded when payment was due."