The grand coronation night of Binibining Pilipinas 2019 will be held on 9th June 2019 where forty Filipina beauties will compete for the national title and the opportunity to represent Philippines in various international beauty pageants. The representative to Miss Universe 2019 will also be crowned through Binibining Pilipinas 2019, the most coveted pageant in the world.

While the competition is ongoing, the delegates are delivering their best performances to maintain a strong foothold in the national competition. Just recently, the delegates were asked to answer ‘What it means to be Miss Universe Philippines’ to them and these divas were unsurprisingly mature, innovative and intelligent with their answers. Take a look at these divas had to say –

Aya Abesamis

Aya Abesamis, the delegate from Pasig City answered that a Miss Universe Philippines is someone who is radiant, eclectic, an inspiration, someone who is confidently strong, who graces equanimity and also who is beyond beauty.

Gazini Ganados

Gazini Ganados from Talisay City answered that one must be caring, kind, sensitive and one that is genuine of loving their country.

Honey Grace Cartasano

From the province of Rizal, Honey Grace Cartasano believes a Miss Universe Philippines should be someone relatable, determined, an inspiration and someone who has a heart to be a good influence to the future generation.

Jane Genobisa

Jane Genobisa, from Davayo del Sur, answered that one must have a heart in everything she does to be Miss Universe Philippines.

Jessica Marasigan

Jessica Marasigan from Malabon, answered that to be a Miss Universe Philippines, one must be an inspiration not only to the people around her but especially the youth.

Joahnna Saad

Joahnna Saad, from Dumagueta city, believes that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must be able to serve, to love and to live for others.

Leren Mae Bautista

Leren Mae Bautista from Laguna answered that one must be fearless to speak her mind, assert her place and to step forward to inspire others to become a Miss Universe Philippines.

Malka Shaver

Malka Shaver, from Zamboanga, believes that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must live with faith and move with purpose.

Marianne Marquez

Marianne Marquez from Marikina, believes that one must have fire within themselves to ignite the change in the community.

Martina Turner Diaz

Martina Diaz, from Muntinlupa, believes that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must be selfless, hardworking and empowered.

Melba Macasaet

Melba Macasaet from Negros Oriental believes that to be Miss Universe Philippines, one must be selfless and be of service at all times.

Sherry Ann Tormes

Sherry Ann Tormes, from Polangui answered that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must be a risk taker.

Sigrid Grace Flores

Sigrid Grace Flores, from Iloilo city, believes that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must be a stronghold Filipina who has a huge heart and a global vision.

Denielle Magno

Denielle Magno, from Pangasinan, answered that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must have a heart of service.

The remaining contestants’ answers are yet to posted and will be updates as and when available.

Pauline Cordero

Anne Baker, from Isabela, answered that to be Miss Universe Philippines entails that one must be strong but soft from inside and someone whose spirit is overflowing with love, gratitude and compassion towards people.

April Short

April Short, from Zamboanga, believes that one must be passionate, strong-willed and authentic to be Miss Universe Philippines.

Denise Omorog

Denise Omorog, from Catandianes, answered that to be Miss Universe Philippines, one must be fearless.

Emma Tiglao

Emma TIglao, from Kapampangan, believes that one must be positive, calm, selfless person to others and also confidently beyond beautiful.

Hannah Arnold

Hannah Arnold, from Masbate, answered that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must be fearlessly on a mission to serve.

Ilene de Vera

Ilene de Vera, from Mandaue city, answered that to be Miss Universe Philippines, one must be strong willed, dauntless and limitless.

Maria Isabela Galeria

Maia Isabela Galeria, from Sorsogon, believes that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must have the heart ready to serve others and must have a strong determination and a will to change lives.

Julia Saubier

Julia Saubier, from Daraga, answered that to be Miss Universe Philippines, one must have a powerful voice and the courage and audacity to use it.

Larah Lacap

Larah Lacap, from Quezon city, believes that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must be an inspiration that you can do anything as long as you put your heart in it.

Nicole Guerrero

Nicole Guerrero, from Ilocos Sur, answered that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must have a vision, be unapologetically herself and should be brave enough to speak her truth.

Bea Patricia Magtanong

Patch Magtanong, from Bataan, believes that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must be responsible enough to use her power and influence that comes with the position to be of service to her community and her country.

Samantha Lo

Samantha Lo, from Cebu, answered that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must be compassionate because without compassion there’s no meaning to anything.

Samantha Bernardo

Samantha Bernardo, from Palawan, answered that one must be purposeful and courageous enough to go beyond the boundaries that society sets for them to be Miss Universe Philippines.

Alania Binoya

Alanis Binoya, from Batangas, believes that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must be strong, empowered and an advocate of change.

Cassandra Chan

Cassandra Chan, from Bacolod city, believes that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must be compassionate and benevolent, someone who can understand and relate to what other people are thinking.

Danielle Dolk

Danielle Dolk, from San Pablo, answered that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must be full of self love because ‘knowing who you truly are will bring you somewhere really far.’

(Photo Credits: Miss Universe Philippines/Binibining Pilipinas Facebook Official)

Dia Magno

Dia Magno, from Caraga, believes that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must be kind, to be at service to others and a woman with grace and substance.

Francia Laydero

Francia Laydero, from Libon, answered that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must be beyond beauty because beauty fades but legacy remains. Miss Universe Philippines must continue to inspire, touch the lives and empower people.

Jessarie Dumaguing

Jessarie Dumaguing, from Puerto Princesa city, answered that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must be strong because she will be facing a lot of responsibilities that requires lot of strength and love.

Joanna Toledo

Joanna Toldedo, from Caloocan, answered that one must be consistent, committed and genuine to be Miss Universe Philippines.

Kimberle Penchon

Kimberle Penchon, from La Union, answered that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must have a heart to serve others.

Mary Faye Murphy

Mary Faye Murphy, from Tarlac, believes that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must be strong physically, mentally and emotionally because it’s a big responsibility to represent the whole country at an international stage.

Resham Saeed

Resham Saeed, from Maguindanao, answered that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must be bold and fearless enough to break barriers and to carry out her visions for a better tomorrow.

Rubee Faustino

Rubee Faustino, from Bulacan, answered that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must be committed to a cause, must be driven to pursue her dreams and strives hard to work for it.

Samantha Poblete

Samantha Poblete, from Cavite, answered that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must be ambitious.

Vickie Rushton

Vickie Rushton, from Negros Occidental, answered that to be Miss Universe Philippines one must be living a life with purpose.