The gala finale of Miss World Philippines 2016 finally came to an end with the crowning of the very beautiful and gorgeous Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray. As Catriona will embark her journey as the Miss World Philippines 2016 to represent the country at the Miss World 2016, the country is hopeful that this year the Miss World crown will come back to the Philippines.
The Miss World Philippines 2016 finale started off with the introduction of the contestants, followed by the Preliminary Competition of Swimsuit and Evening Gown rounds. Competing through all the segments, five candidates made it to the final circle of the night. The Top 5 for the night were –
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Sandra Raymundo Lemonon (No. 08)
Arienne Louise Braga Calingo (No. 05)
Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray (No. 13
Ivanna Kamil Suficiencia Pacis (No. 18)
Marah Munoz (No. 21)
The final five went through the common Question and Answer Round. The panel of judges chose one simple yet a thoughtful question for the finalists, which said, “Why should you be Miss World Philippines?” Below are the answers by the Top 5 finalitsts –
Sandra Raymundo Lemonon: I will give my heart and try to do my best to help other people. That is Miss World is all about, Beauty with a Purpose.
Ariane Lousie Braga Calingo: Miss World Philippines is more than just a crown to me, it is an opportunity to serve as a powerful catalyst for change. If I were to achieve the crown, I will help uplift people specially the youth. I want to teach them that you are only as insignificant as you so choose to be, so choose great and choose to noble that you are worthy of your crown.
Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray: To be a Miss World is to be passed a torch that burns with passion and purpose. If I am to become MIss World Philippines, I will dedicate my voice and essence to carry that torch and to set charitable causes alight, such as my personal advocacy, the Paraiso Bright Beginnings Project. And I would focus on passing on this torch to empower others because I believe together there is no darkness in this world that our light cannot overcome.
Ivana Kamil Suficiencia Pacis: I consider myself as servant of the lord in this country and it is my dream to fulfil the Beauty with a purpose. If ever I win tonight, I will not just carry the crown, I will carry with dignity and honour.
Marah Olivan Munoz: Because I am assertive, enthusiastic, competitive and I am willing to do everything that I can. I’m willing to give all my heart to everyone, to my families and Filipinos.
Catriona won the crowd and the judges with her well presented answer and swoop off the Miss World Philippines 2016 crown like a piece of cake. At the same event, Arienne Louise Braga Calingo (No. 05) was adjudged as the first runner-up, Ivanna Kamil Suficiencia Pacis (No. 18) was titled as the second runner-up, Marah Munoz (No. 21) was adjudged as the third runner-up and Sandra Raymundo Lemonon (No. 08) finished as the fourth runner-up.
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