Bohol's Pauline Amelinckx and Baguio's Krishnah Gravidez emerged with pageant titles after the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 grand coronation night.
The pageant's culminating event, held at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, saw GMA-7 actress Michelle Dee claim the coveted crown.
After the grand coronation night of Miss Universe Philippines 2023, an after-party took place at Cove Manila in Okada. It was during this celebratory event that Pauline and Krishnah received their esteemed beauty pageant titles.
During the event, Krishnah was officially crowned as Miss Charm Philippines 2023.
In her heartfelt acceptance speech, Krishnah expressed her gratitude to the Miss Universe Philippines Organization for the incredible opportunity and the countless new experiences she had the privilege to encounter for the first time.
She said: "I would like to thank the Miss Universe Organization, this journey is meaningful to me because I have so many firsts.
"I wanna share, I had my first airplane ride, I had my first private island tour in Palawan, I had my first Boracay, and all these trips, and all of those experiences are so meaningful to me.
"And I'm just living in gratitude right now and I'm looking forward to represent the Philippines in an international stage, Miss Charm.
"And I hope that I can make you all proud. Thank you so much."
On the other hand, Pauline was hailed Miss Supranational Philippines 2023.
In her heartfelt acceptance speech, Pauline expressed her gratitude to everyone who had supported her throughout her journey as a three-time candidate in the Miss Universe Philippines pageant.
She acknowledged the unwavering support and encouragement she received from her loved ones and fans.
Pauline said: "I also really just want to say from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much.
"Like, all your love and your support every year for the past few years has been so moving and so heartwarming, and has been one of those driving factors that really kept me going.
"And that really drove me to always want to become a better, more evolved, and transformed self.
"So to all of you, thank you, thank you so much. Daghang salamat."
With the Miss Supranational 2023 pageant set to take place in Poland this July, Pauline will have a limited time to prepare.
She will participate in the grand coronation night on July 14, 2023, where Lalela Mswane of South Africa will crown her successor.
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