Miss Philippines Winning Answers

2022 Miss Global Marie Sherry Ann Tormes

2022 Miss United Continents Joanna Camelle Mercado

2022 Miss Planet International Maria Luisa Varela

2021 Miss Globe Maureen Montagne

2021 Miss Intercontinental Cinderella Obeñita

2019 Miss Tourism International Cyrille Payumo

2018 Miss Intercontinental Karen Gallman

2018 Miss Universe Catriona Grey

Question: What is the most important lesson you’ve learned and how will you apply it to your time as Miss Universe?

Answer: I work a lot in the slums of Tondo, Manila and the life there is poor and very sad. And I’ve always taught to myself to look for the beauty of it and look in the beauty of the faces of the children and to be grateful. And I will bring this aspect as a Miss Universe to see situations with a silver lining and to assess where I could give something, where I could provide something as a spokesperson. And this I think if I can teach people to be grateful, we can have an amazing world where negativity could not grow and foster and children will have smile on their faces.

2017 Reina Hispano-Americana Teresita Sen Marquez

Q&A: How would you promote the Hispanic-American culture with the great difficulty or barrier of language.

Marquez answered: “Language can be learned but the will and determination to contribute to the organization cannot. It has to come from the heart. It has to be natural. I believe that kindness is a universal language that if you treat people with tolerance, patience and love, you will understand each other.”

“The Hispanic culture is not about language only. It’s about love for God, love for country, love for history and culture and love for family. As a Filipina with a unique heritage, I have instilled that. I am ready to promote the Hispanic culture not just in Asia but in the whole world. It is time to celebrate the Hispanic culture. It is meant to be celebrated,” she added.

2017 Miss Earth Karen Ibasco

Q&A: Who or what she thinks is the biggest enemy of Mother Earth and why.

Ibasco said: “I believe that the real problem in this world is not climate change. The real problem is us because of our ignorance and apathy. What we have to do is to start changing our ways, to start recalibrating our minds and redirecting our steps because together, as a global community, our micro-efforts will have a macro-effect to help save our home, our planet.”

2016 Miss International Kylie Versoza

The winning speech of Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa:

"Three things come to mind when I think of Miss International:

culture, education, and international understanding.

These three work together to make the brand of the Miss International Beauty Pageant relevant to the global community and to our time.

If I become Miss International 2016, I will devote myself to cultural understanding and international understanding because I believe that it is with developing in each of us sensitivity to other cultures that we expand our horizons, tolerate difference and appreciate diversity. All these enable us to achieve international understanding.

I believe I am prepared to take on this responsibility. Domo arigato gozaimasu."

2016 Miss United Continents Jeslyn Santos

(First Southeast Asian to win the Title)

During the Q&A portion, she was asked how she would unite the continents of the world.

Jeslyn went on to wow the judges and the audience alike with her winning answer which she delivered in fluent Spanish:

“We are one if we act and think as one. We should not treat each other as strangers and competitors but as brothers and sisters. Although great oceans and land divide us, love always unites us,” she said when asked how to unite the continents of the world,” she said.

2015 Miss Universe Pia Alonso Wurtzbach

Question: Why should you be the next Miss Universe?

Answer: To be a Miss Universe is both an honor and responsibility. If I were to be Miss Universe, I will use my voice to influence the youth and I would raise awareness to certain causes like HIV awareness that is timely and relevant to my country which is the Philippines. I want to show the world, the universe rather, that I am confidently beautiful with a heart. Thank you.

2015 Miss Earth Angelia Ong

(back-to-back win with 2014 Miss Earth Jamie Herrel)

"If I were to make a slogan for the next 15 years for Miss Earth, that will be "we will, because we can." I want to let everybody know that all things are possible and all things are Feasible if We work together. We will, because we can."

2015 Miss Globe Ann Lorraine Colis

“The question was 'what qualities do women possess that makes them a great leader? '

Answer: I think that the qualities of a woman that makes her a good leader is that she's sensitive and naturally nurturing. A person with a woman heart will decide based on love and care combined with intelligence and that makes him, makes her a better leader.

2014 Miss Heritage Odessa Mae Tadaya

2014 Miss Earth Jamie Herrell

During the top eight question and answer portion, Herrell was asked about what she can do in order to reverse the effects of Global warming, she replied:

Global warming has been known to be a long, overdue issue [in terms of action, discussion]... I will use my title to inspire others, help our environment, and we start with the kids... the kids are the people of tomorrow.

2013 Miss Tourism International Angeli Dione Gomez

2013 Miss International Bea Rose Santiago

"The whole world saw how my country, the Philippines, suffered. The agony of my people was felt, but one by one, country to country came to help. I would like to thank all the nations that helped my country. In our darkest hours, you have opened my eyes and my heart on how important it is - if we all just support each other. If I become Miss International, I will uphold international camaraderie to sustain the spirit of sympathy and to continually share the message of hope. I believe that whatever calamity may come to us, as long as we have each other, there will be hope. Thank you. "

2013 Miss World Megan Young
(Asia and Oceania Continental Queen, Top Model)

"Why should you be the next Miss World?" and Young replied:

I treasure a core value of humanity and that guides people why they act the way they do. I will use this to show other people how they can understand each other. … as one, we can help society.

2013 Miss SupraNational Mutya Johanna Datul
(Miss Personality)

2012 Miss Tourism International Rizzini Alexis Camlian Gomez
(Miss Sunway Charm)

2008 Miss Earth Karla Paula Ginteroy Henry
(Miss Photogenic)

2006 Miss Tourism Queen International Justine Vinluan Gabionza

2005 Miss International Precious Lara San Agustin Quigaman

2003 Miss Tourism Queen International Noella Mae Evangelista
(Best in National Costume)

2002 Miss Tourism World Michelle Cueva Reyes
(Best in National Costume)

2002 Miss Global Queen Joanna Paula Abinuman

2001 Miss Tourism International Michelle Cueva Reyes
(Best in National Costume)

2001 Miss Globe International Maricar Manalaysay Balagtas
(Best In National Costume)

2000 Miss Tourism International Maria Esperanza Corazon Acosta Manzano

1997 Miss Tourism International Joanne Zapanta Santos

1996 Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International Sherylle Capili Santarin
(Queen of the Year)

1995 Miss Tourism World Suzanne Park Fahling

1993 Miss Asia-Pacific Michele Zulueta Aldana
(Miss Photogenic / Miss Friendship)

1993 Miss Southeast Asia Amelia Joy dela Cruz

1989 Miss Asia-Pacific Lorna Villanueva Legaspi
(Miss Talent)

1983 Miss Asia Gloria Aranas Dimayacyac
(Best in SwimWear)

1982 Miss Asia Maria del Carmen Ines del Alcazar Zaragoza

1979 Miss International Mimilanie Laurel Marquez
(Best in National Costume )
The youngest Miss International winner, having won the title at age of 15

1973 Miss Universe Maria Margarita Roxas Moran
(Miss Photogenic)

At the age of 19, Moran achieved a dream shared by women worldwide – winning the Miss Universe crown in the enchanting and historically rich city of Athens in Greece.

Question: Let’s make believe that all of a sudden you had a million dollars. What’s the first thing you would buy and why would you buy it?

Answer: A house and lot because it’s the most expensive thing and I can’t afford it. If I had a million bucks, I’ll buy a house and lot and live by myself and other people of course.