Despite being a newbie, Patch Magtanong was one of the crowd favorites out of 40 candidates. As an attorney, there was no question that she had the brains. Now, with this gallery, you can rest assure that she has a beauty worthy of an international stage. From head to toe she stands tall and can even outshine any picturesque backdrop. It was easy to imagine that she was meant to be a beauty queen. In the end, she earned the title of Bininibing Pilipinas International 2019. Admittedly, however, she initially felt unsure about joining the national pageant.
“I knew in my heart that I was going to join, but there was doubt,” she stated on Tonight with Boy Abunda. Patch was worried about failing the bar exam, especially since she is a public figure. Fortunately, there was a quote that helped relieve any of her doubts. “Failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of it,” she recalled. Realizing that there is a lesson to be learned after every experienced, she understood that there will always be a chance to do better. “I really felt that, and all my fears just washed away,” she added.
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Patch also revealed that her dream was the Miss Universe crown. It was her goal and never failed to pray for it. Still, she is genuinely happy with her title. The 24-year-old believes that everything happens for a reason. Not to mention, the Miss International pageant is prestigious in its own rights. “I’m very very happy with my crown and I’m so excited,” she expressed. November 12 is only a few months away. She is already doing a lot of research on Japanese culture, since the pageant will take place in Tokyo. How excited are you to see Patch Magtanong during the big night?
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