Philippines’ bet Bea Patricia “Patch” Magtanong finished her Miss International 2019 journey in the Top 8 of the competition held at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Japan on Tuesday, November 12.
According to a report by ABS-CBN News, Venezuela’s Mariem Velazco passed on her Miss International crown to Miss Thailand who was hailed as the new queen.
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Other winners were United Kingdom (fourth runner-up), Colombia (third runner-up), Uganda (second runner-up), and Mexico (first runner-up).
Despite not earning the crown, Patch still delivered an impressive speech with the other Top 8 finalists who were asked why they should be the next Miss International winner.
Patch said in her speech: “When I was younger, I found it strange that I was subjected to different standards as other boys my age. When I got older and even more so when I became a lawyer, I began to question these standards and challenge them. 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 their race, religion, or background. But not only this – it also means to remove the barriers that prevent women from realizing their full potential. Miss International does this by fostering a global culture of women empowerment and gender equality. And through this platform, we can ensure that no woman anytime, anywhere is left behind.”
Watch it here:
(Photo source: Instagram – @pinaybeautyqueens/ @powerhouseph_)
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