It's official: Michelle Dee of Makati is Miss Universe Philippines 2023. The beauty queen was crowned at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on the evening of May 13, beating out 37 other fellow contestants.
Michelle was crowned after answering the question: “Recently, the Department of Tourism has adopted a new branding campaign: ‘We give the world our best.’ For you, what is the best that we could offer to the rest of the world? Why do you consider it so?”
Read her winning response in the Q&A round below:
“The Philippines is home to very beautiful natural resources, from the beaches, to the mountains, but I firmly believe that the best natural resource that the Philippines has is us Filipinos. We are the true heart and soul of the Philippines, with the way we are hospitable, with the warm smiles, and we are the reason why the world keeps coming back for more. No matter where the universe takes me, I will always be proud to call the Philippines my home, and no matter what happens, I will always be proud to call myself Pinoy.”
Meanwhile, Christine Opiaza of Zambales finished as the first runner-up, while Pampanga’s Angelique Manto was hailed as the second runner-up.
Michelle will represent the Philippines in the 72nd Miss Universe at this year's host country of El Salvador.
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