One contestant with the highest online votes will fast-track to the semifinals of Miss Universe 2011.

The Miss Universe Organization has announced that for the first time in the history of the MISS UNIVERSE® competition, the pageant is incorporating a global fan vote that may automatically advance a contestant to the semifinals.

The Philippines is a powerhouse when it comes to online voting but lately, we are getting beaten by Thailand and Vietnam in this thing. So if we can only unite once more and spread the word, we may have another Miss Universe semifinalist this year.

Online poster courtesy of Bb. Pilipinas.