Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday, Dec. 13, heaped praises on Miss Philippines Beatrice Luigi Gomez for bringing honor to the country as she finished in the Top 5 at the beauty pageant held in Israel.
In a Twitter post, Robredo said she was proud of Gomez for representing the Philippines at the 70th edition of the prestigious 2021 Miss Universe pageant.
“Truly proud of our dear Beatrice Luigi Gomez, who showed the Universe the fierce heart and grace of the Filipina!,” she said.
The 26-year-old beauty queen from Cebu made it to the Top 5 contestants, but failed to advance to the final round.
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This year’s Miss Universe is India’s Harnaaz Sandhu after she defeated the candidates from South Africa and Paraguay in the Top 3 of the competition.
She is the third candidate to win the Miss Universe title for India after the victory of Sushmita Sen in 1994 and Lara Dutta in 2000.
Though Gomez did not bring home the coveted crown, the Vice President thanked the beauty queen for “representing us well.“
“You are an inspiration to us as you break barriers with your strength, courage, and compassion. Mabuhay ka!,” Robredo said.
Her post was accompanied by emoticons of the Philippine flag and pink heart.