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READ: Miss Universe PH 2023 and the Q&A portion

Who had the best answer?

Published May 14, 2023 07:44 am
The most exciting and interesting part of a pageant competition is always, without a doubt, the question-and-answer portion. Held last night at the Mall of Asia Arena, read the answers of top five contestants below. 

Michelle Dee of Makati, reigning Miss Universe Philippines 2023

 Question: Income inequality is still high in the Philippines, the gap between the rich and the poor remains. How do we close that gap? Michelle: I think, first, we have to recognize that what we have and the privileges that we have such as food, education, and homes, I think the best way to address this is education because education holds no status quo and every Filipino child has the right to education but not just education but quality education because I believe if the government can provide this to every Filipino child then we cannot only elevate their quality of life but we can empower them as well.

Christine Juliane Opiaza of Zambales, Miss Universe Philippines 2023 First Runner-up

 Question: A recent Goldman Sachs study found that artificial intelligence tools or AI could impact 300 million full-time jobs worldwide, which could lead to a significant disruption in the job market. What do you think of this? Christine: We are moving forward progress and growth but change is not always about progress, we have to consider that manpower really pulls up the economic development of each and every country. We have to put importance in each and every person making crafts be seen in each and every aspect in every country. We have to balance AI and also the importance of having manpower in the country. 

Angelique Manto of Pampanga, Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Second Runner-up

 Question: There were calls by some sectors to ban movies and TV shows that portray the Philippines in a bad light, should we? Why or why not? Angelique: I believe that in every aspect there are two things, there are the good and the bad but it's in the matter of how we receive the images that we are sharing about the Philippines. We always share the good, the beauty there is in the Philippines but we must also accept that in every aspect there's the bad and we must learn and grow from that and improve the country that we are in and hopefully we see the Philippines for the good and the bad and celebrate it and allow us to appreciate the country we're in. 

Krishnah Marie Gravidez of Baguio

 Question: Transwomen athletes are now being allowed to compete in women’s sports events in many international competitions. Do you think that this is a step in the right direction? Krishnah

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 I am all for equality in all genders and I believe that we have the right to participate in any sports, however, I believe that there's a biological reason that we should not allow trans women in the women category because I believe that there's a right time for that and there should be right measurements to be done.

Pauline Amelinckx of Bohol

 Question: There are reports of online sexual exploitation of women and children, as a woman, how will you make the digital space safe for you and other women and children? Pauline: I'll make the digital space safe by taking the lead in that action. By making sure that what I put out there is the truth and is also a message of hope for everyone else, and for anyone that find himself or herself in such a situation, know that there are people out there who will be able to help you, reach out to you and make sure that you will be able to get through this and we can make a difference together.

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