Miss International 2019 - Miss Philippines won

[Jating]

The Philippines yet won another beauty contest:

Karen Gallman makes history as first Filipina winner of Miss Intercontinental

When asked to define success, she said it's all about setting goals and working hard to achieve them.

And it's going to be very difficult to argue against Karen Gallman's philosophy after she was crowned Miss Intercontinental 2018 — the first-ever Filipina to win the title in the pageant's 47-year history.

She won after preaching about the importance of being focused when it comes to becoming successful, saying during the Q&A round: "For me, success is not just about winning in life."

"It is about setting goals, achieving your dreams, working hard for everything you want, and always looking up to God and be thankful for everything. For me, that is success," she said.

She defeated a strong challenge from Costa Rica's Adriana Alvarado and Slovak Republic's Laura Longauerova, who both drew loud applause for their answers on the same topic.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/01/27/19/karen-gallman-makes-history-as-first-filipina-winner-of-miss-intercontinental

What's with the Philippines lately? Winning Miss Universe and Miss International back-to-back, and with a crazy an unpredictable President, it makes a perfect combination + the best boxer in the world in Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao.

[TravelMug]

Duterte has nothing to do with it. Perhaps just Philippines is really filtering and sending the best candidates they can have in a given year. There's also a news that I read that they're really preparing these beauty queens for International competition.

So it would make sense that they're winning competitions left and right making the Filipinos more proud of their heritage and culture even though the President is somehow controversial.

[Jating]

Duterte has nothing to do with it. Perhaps just Philippines is really filtering and sending the best candidates they can have in a given year. There's also a news that I read that they're really preparing these beauty queens for International competition.

I didn't explicit say that Duterte is influencing Filipinas to go and win that crown. What I'm trying to drive out is that something is odd, but it could be true that Filipinos take beauty competitions seriously. that's why they are breaking grounds right now in the world of beauty competition.

So it would make sense that they're winning competitions left and right making the Filipinos more proud of their heritage and culture even though the President is somehow controversial.

Any country for that matter will be proud of their winning candidates, so Philippines is no different. I remember India winning titles in succession also in the 90's. And that time I have some Indian office mates, and indeed they are so happy and at the same time very proud eventhough women are treated differently in their country.

[Siren]

Though the Philippines is continuously winning the international beauty contest yet theres always an issue to be resolved,just like when Catriona Gray wins miss Universe the whole beauty pageant community is questioning the nationality of Catriona and Pia Wurtzback as both not a pure Filipino blooded and now here we are again gaving a miss intercontinental Winner in which half breed also,for sure another noise will comes out sooner

But congratulations to her and the whole Philippines for having this crown that has been waiting for long time,and about the President Duterte’s presence on this well i have no comment on that area lol

[Game-c-hanger]

Philippines has just proved its wit and beauty. Really proud of them!

[TravelMug]

Though the Philippines is continuously winning the international beauty contest yet theres always an issue to be resolved,just like when Catriona Grey wins miss Universe the whole beauty pageant community is questioning the nationality of Catriona and Pia Wurtzback as both not a pure Filipino blooded and now here we are again gaving a miss intercontinental Winner in which half breed also,for sure another noise will comes out sooner

But congratulations to her and the whole Philippines for having this crown that has been waiting for long time,and about the President Duterte’s presence on this well i have no comment on that area lol

Good point, but its all technically right? If either one of their parents is Filipino and they carry Philippine passport then they are still Filipino, at least that's how I interpret it.

Philippines has just proved its wit and beauty. Really proud of them!

Yes, everyone should be proud of their candidates because it proves that they can compete not just with their Asian beauty but with their brains as well. If I remember it correctly, the reigning Miss Universe, Catriona Gray has a masters degree or something, so it speaks about her beauty and intellect.

[r1s2g3]

Any country for that matter will be proud of their winning candidates, so Philippines is no different. I remember India winning titles in succession also in the 90's. And that time I have some Indian office mates, and indeed they are so happy and at the same time very proud eventhough women are treated differently in their country.

That I am suspecting, few decade back they targeted Indian economy, that targeting is now complete.
Answer lies some where in Philippines economy or some future prospect in it.

This is not disregard to the contest winner beauty/brains but I am saying these decisions are influenced

[Dontfearthebear]

Those beauty pageants are meant to highlight not just the beauty but the intelligence of the candidates and that issue about whether pia and catriona are pure blooded filipino just dont fvcking make sense, when you love a country and you do your best to be a great citizen then there's nothing wrong with being half blooded, they are sent there not just because their beauties are out of the world but because they have the will and the guts to be a proud citizen. And to add, they are really proud to be a filipina just like what catriona said she stood there not as one but as hundred millions of filipinos and i think that being said by an intelligent woman like her is enough. Love lots from GERMANY lols

[bivaetjetakoe]

This girl is insanely beautiful. Many write that her first undeserved - it's not true

[Jating]

Any country for that matter will be proud of their winning candidates, so Philippines is no different. I remember India winning titles in succession also in the 90's. And that time I have some Indian office mates, and indeed they are so happy and at the same time very proud eventhough women are treated differently in their country.

That I am suspecting, few decade back they targeted Indian economy, that targeting is now complete.
Answer lies some where in Philippines economy or some future prospect in it.

This is not disregard to the contest winner beauty/brains but I am saying these decisions are influenced

I also think that decisions can be influenced but I'm sure sure the whole political agenda is behind. I don't see any incentive whatsoever to governments to bribe judgements just to gain prominence in the word stage.

This girl is insanely beautiful. Many write that her first undeserved - it's not true

I haven't seen any negative writes up about her. But definitely there will be detractors no matter what just like in any other contest like sports.

[Autumn_Rain]

I don't like such contests. To assess a person by his or her look? Disgusting

[KAR9821]

Congratulations to Philippines for winning two pageants, despite having a controversial president that disrespects women, this proves that this does not affect the performance of the candidates and continues to come out on top.

[Jating]

I don't like such contests. To assess a person by his or her look? Disgusting

I won't go on that, its debatable.

Congratulations to Philippines for winning two pageants, despite having a controversial president that disrespects women, this proves that this does not affect the performance of the candidates and continues to come out on top.

Yeah, I totally forgot about this one as well. If I remember correctly, he had made about women in the past, specially about nuns and female reporters and yet the country continues to produce winners.

[Nanoverso]

Congratulations for her, but these contests mean anything at all?

[Jating]

Congratulations for her, but these contests mean anything at all?

Well as far a I know the winners gets to tour around the world and their is a monetary reward. And then they can be ambassadors, like in a humanitarian missions or similar. So for other's it might not mean anything. But for the people, specially women, it's like a avenue to be a beauty queen and at the same time, go travel and help a lot of people.

[ZverVKedax]

Congratulations for her, but these contests mean anything at all?

Wow, she is beautiful it's true.  Congratulations.

[Johnzky]

This woman is beautiful. I wonder if it is possible to get to know her or is it just a dream? I have never heard such girls marry ordinary laborers and live a long life with him (

There’s nothing wrong in dreaming,but be realistic and find girls that fits your kind and let the  Miss International leave her life lol 😂

Anyway theres alot in your place.no need to hallucinate mate