Maluwag sa puso na tinanggap ng dalawang beterana sa beauty pageant na sina Emmanuelle Vera ng Cebu Province at Samantha Panlilio ng Cavite ang kanilang pagkatalo sa katatapos lamang na Miss Universe Philippines 2023.
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Ginanap ang grand coronation ng national pageant sa Mall of Asia Arena noong Sabado, May 13, 2023.
Nakapasok sina Emmanuelle at Samantha a Top 18, pero hindi na pinalad makapasok sa Top 10 si Emmanuelle.
Read: Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Top 18 candidates
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Ngunit dahil sa "technical problems," binigyan ng patas na laban ang Top 18 kaya lahat sila ay nagpasiklaban sa evening gown competition.
Read: Miss Universe PH 2023 repeats competition for Top 18 candidates due to "technical issues"
Sa kanilang Instagram accounts kahapon, May 14, kanya-kanyang pasasalamat sina Samantha at Emmanuelle sa kanilang mga tagahanga na hindi nagsawang magbigay ng suporta sa kanila.
Mensahe ni Emmanuelle (published as is), “you win some, you lose some. you fall, you get back up again. what matters is that you handle it all with grace and a good heart.
“sending my love and gratitude to everyone who sent their kind messages of consolation and support! i love you guys immensely!”
Nagpaabot din siya ng kanyang congratulatory message sa mga nagwagi sa pageant.
Aniya, “and a biiig congratulations to my sisters who performed exceptionally. you all shined. an individual thank you post will follow, but for now it’s time to hang up my hat and return to what i know best. i trust that fantastic things lie ahead, because i know who holds my future. #SupraVeraDone”
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Ayon naman kay Samantha, ang korona sa anumang beauty pageant ay maituturing na “destiny.”
Sabi nito, “I am still grateful. I knew that coming into @themissuniverseph entailed nothing less than a grand gesture of dedication, training and months of preparation.
“I’ve always been a firm believer that hard work pays off. But I also believe in destiny, that crowns were made for women who are uniquely beautiful in their own right.
“I have been through a rollercoaster of love, growth, triumphs and loss through my journey.
“Ironically it is these very scars and wounds that will make me the person I am meant to be.
“And I can only humbly hope that my journey serve as an inspiration for others, to let them know that we should never take for granted the challenges we face in life because they make you, YOU.
“Now, the crown that I carry is a crown of gratitude to have had represented Cavite. Forever appreciative for the love, kindness and support.
“Love,
“Your favorite Caviteña”
Mensahe pa niya sa lahat ng nagwagi, “Congratulations to all the MUPH winners & my sisters! You were all amazing & uniquely beautiful. Destiny awaits and good luck to all your future endeavors.”
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Si Michelle Dee ng Makati ang kinoronahang Miss Universe Philippines 2023.
Read: Makati’s Michelle Dee crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2023
Si Pauline Amelinckx ng Bohol ang kinoronahan bilang Miss Supranational Philippines 2023.
Si Krishnah Gravidez naman ng Baguio ang hinirang na Miss Charm Philippines 2023.
First runner-up si Christine Juliane Opiaza ng Zambales, at second runner-up naman si Angelique Manto ng Pampanga.