SUMMARY
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ bet Patch Magtanong ended her Miss International journey with a Top 8 finish on Tuesday, November 12 at the Tokyo Dome in Japan.
Although she failed to secure the 7th crown for the country, Patch said that she’s learned so much from her pageant journey. Here’s a look back at her transformation from pageant newbie to a full beauty queen.
Binibining Pilipinas competition
Patch was one of the heavy favorites to win a crown at the national pageant. Although she was gunning for Miss Universe, she later told Boy Abunda in an interview that she was also happy with getting the Miss International Philippines title.
The transformation
After winning Miss International Philippines, Patch buckled down to work as she began to experiment with her looks for the pageant.
After winning the crown, Patch passed the bar exam and took her oath as a lawyer. She also made appearances in Bb Pilipinas activities.
Heading to Japan
Patch landed in Japan and started joining pageant activities. Before she left for Japan, she admitted during her send-off that she initially doubted herself if she had what it took to be in Binibining Pilipinas in the first place.
Pageant night
During the pageant at Tokyo Dome, Patch showed her grace from the national costume all the way to the announcement of winners, where she placed as part of the Top 8.
In her speech, Patch said that to “cheer all women” – the pageant theme – means to support all women.
“Why should women live in fear of harassment, violence, and discrimination when basic human decency calls for respect, tolerance, and compassion? To cheer all women means to support all women regardless of the race, religion, or background, but not only these – it also means, to remove all the barriers that prevent women [from reaching] their full potential,” she said.
Bb Pilipinas Charities Inc (BPCI) congratulated Patch for her performance.
“Congratulations to our Binibining Pilipinas International Patch Magtanong! Thank you for raising our flag, you made the whole country proud! You are #Beyondbeauty, indeed. An inspiration, a queen. Mabuhay, Atty. [Patch]!”
Congratulations to our #BbPilipinas2019 International Patch Magtanong! Thank you for raising our flag, you made the whole country proud! You are #Beyondbeauty, indeed.
Mabuhay, Atty. Patch! #PA7CH #MissInternational2019 pic.twitter.com/ts3nb1jRjU
— Rappler.com
Add a comment
How does this make you feel?
There are no comments yet. Add your comment to start the conversation.