Miss Universe Philippines 2011 Shamcey Supsup-Lee recently took to Instagram to express her admiration for the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) organization, applauding their resilience in the face of what she referred to as "unjust accusations."
In a heartfelt post, the 2011 third runner-up shared insights into the "tremendously challenging journey" she experienced as MUPh's national director, emphasizing the often unnoticed obstacles encountered by the dedicated team behind the scenes.
Grateful for the unwavering support received throughout their endeavors, Supsup conveyed her utmost pride in the organization's unwavering strength amidst the aforementioned accusations.
"It has been an incredibly challenging experience, and the trials we faced behind the scenes often went unnoticed. However, what makes me most proud is how our organization stayed strong in the face of unjust accusations," the beauty queen wrote.
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"I raise a toast to all those who believed in us and recognized our hard work and dedication to this platform," she warmly stated, looking forward to their future endeavors.
The Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation night, held on Saturday, May 13, faced technical difficulties that caused the elimination of the Top 10 contenders.
Initially, host Xian Lim announced the candidates who had made it to the Top 10 from a pool of 18 hopefuls.
However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Top 18 finalists were requested to return to the stage for the evening gown segment, vying for a spot in the Top 5, which had to be determined through a manual tally.
This announcement came after an unexpected hour-long break, adding an extra layer of suspense to the competition.
The esteemed beauty pageant took place at the Mall of Asia Arena, where Michelle Dee from Makati emerged victorious, claiming the highly coveted crown of Miss Universe Philippines 2023.
Notably, Pauline Amelinckx from Bohol secured the title of Miss Supranational Philippines, while Krishnah Gravidez from Baguio was crowned Miss Charm Philippines.
Christine Opiaza from Zambales earned the honorable position of first runner-up, with Angelique Manto from Pampanga being awarded the title of second runner-up.
