Miss International 2019 has only just concluded but the results are conjuring up some mixed emotions. Philippine representative Bea Patricia “Patch” Magtanong finished in the Top 8, with the crown ultimately being handed to Sireethorn Leearamwat, the first-ever winner from Thailand.
Fellow Filipinos are struggling to comprehend Patch's loss, especially considering the empowering speech she gave prior.
Philippines without a doubt, DOMINATED the speech round. Patch was very clear and articulate and her speech had the most content. Anyone can clearly tell that her answer came from a genuine place. #PA7CH #MissInternational2019 — Jan Gonzales (@enero_gonzales) November 12, 2019
Not being biased but Miss Philippines has the best speech in Q&A portion. I have a high hopes that she will get the Miss International crown! 👑🇵🇭#MissInternational2019 pic.twitter.com/8wNOUPOrxl — Jyrome (@Jyrome_) November 12, 2019
During the speech, she said:
“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.”
Twitter users are not holding back
Miss Thailand did great and so did all the other ladies, but what’s concerning is that Miss Philippines didn’t even place?
Is this a joke? #MissInternational2019 — jchris (@johntakoss) November 12, 2019
Me after Philippines wasn't announced as Miss International 2019.#MissInternational2019 pic.twitter.com/xtmDCFFANe — bonjruuu (@momorisjokbal) November 12, 2019
I don’t know why but I’m feeling the same rage I had when Catriona didn’t even place in miss world back in 2016. 😭😭😭 I LOVE YOU PATCH. #MissInternational2019 — 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗼𝗻 (@frappelatte1) November 12, 2019
How did Patch not even win a runner up crown? #MissInternational2019 — Tito Maroon #UPFight (@maroontito) November 12, 2019
Despite the conflict of opinion, congratulations to Leearamwat on taking home the crown, hopefully we can all find it in our hearts to be happy for her!
