Kylie Verzosa's farewell speech as Miss International

Kylie Verzosa delivered her final speech as Miss International at the pageant in Japan on Tuesday.

The Filipina beauty queen expressed gratitude toward the Miss International organization for the opportunities, and mentioned her family and friends back in the Philippines and all of her supporters from all over the world.

Her speech in full:

A year ago, I earned the title of Miss International 2016, with three things firmly planted in my mind — culture, education and international understanding. Since winning the title on October 2016, I have been given the privilege of visiting over 15 countries in Asia, Europe, North and South America.

Visiting these countries has made me embark on a cultural journey where diversity and difference are not to be regarded as barriers but as resources and opportunities for international understanding

I firmly believe that my yearlong experience has strengthened my resolve that an openness to others and international understanding will expand one's horizons. As Miss International I have been and will continue to be the symbol of that ideal.

I then wish to thank the Miss International organization for giving me and my sisters a platform to pursue our dreams.

I wish to thank my friends and my family back in the Philippines, my supporters from all around the world, for keeping me grounded and for your undying love and support.

To the next Miss International may you prove to be the best version of yourself during your reign, may your reign be a shining symbol of everything good that Miss International stands for. Thank you.

—Jannielyn Ann Bigtas/JST, GMA News