Miss Universe Philippines 2023

The newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2023 is Michelle Dee, who hails from Makati.

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After winning Miss Universe Philippines 2023, Makati native Michelle Dee will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe.

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After Celeste Cortesi, Michelle Dee was crowned Miss Universe Philippines to take her place.

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Pauline Amelinckx of Bohol and Krishnah Gravidez of Baguio, meanwhile, will be crowned in separate ceremonies.

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Christine Opiaza of Zambales came in as the first runner-up, and Angelique Manto of Pampanga came in as the second runner-up.

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During the two rounds of questions and answers, Dee was asked about what the country could do to close the gap between the rich and the poor.

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The former Miss World Philippines says that the best way to solve the problem is through education.

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When asked what she thought of the new phrase for the Tourism Department, she said that Filipinos were the "best we could offer in the world."

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Actors Xian Lim and Alden Richards were in charge of the events. But Miss Universe 2019, Zozibini Tunzi, joined them.

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Jessica Sanchez, a former "American Idol" finalist, also performed at the event right before the Top 5 finalists were announced.

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