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Published September 17, 2019 12:23 PM PHT
Updated September 17, 2019 3:30 PM PHT

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A day after their coronation, Kapuso stars turned beauty queens Michelle Dee and Isabelle de Leon took the time to thank their fans for the support they've received during their Miss World Philippines journey.

A day after their coronation, Kapuso stars turned beauty queens Michelle Dee and Isabelle de Leon took the time to thank their fans for the support they've received during their Miss World Philippines journey.

Michelle Dee and Isabelle de Leon
Michelle Dee and Isabelle de Leon

On Instagram, the newly-minted Miss World Philippines wrote that she has officially reached a major milestone in her life and promises to do her best during her reign.

She wrote, “Thank you to everyone who's believed in me since the beginning. I don't think I'll ever be the perfect queen but I promise to try my best and to continue to do so every day throughout my reign.”

She also thanked her mentors, most especially Miss International 1979 and mom Melanie Marquez.

“To my mentors @melaniemarquez16 @aces_and_queens @mikeeandrei @ianlorenz @sigulanon @lowelllouie that have always pushed me to my limits and that constantly sees the best in me, maraming, maraming salamat.”

A new chapter begins: ⁣⁣ I've just reached a major milestone in my life and all i can really say is Thank You. Thank you to everyone who's believed in me since the beginning. I don't think i'll ever be the perfect queen but i promise to try my best and to continue to do so everyday throughout my reign. I hope i make you all proud and i hope you all enjoyed the show last night too. HERE WE GO!!!! #21forDeeWorld 🌎🇵🇭⁣ ⁣ To the @msworldphil organization @arnold_vegafria @maruffa_beauty thank you for trusting me with the Miss World crown this year. To my mentors @melaniemarquez16 @aces_and_queens @mikeeandrei @ianlorenz @sigulanon @lowelllouie that have always pushed me to my limits and that constantly sees the best in me, maraming maraming salamat. And of course to some key people that have always extended their help even if they never had to @victorharryhartman @voltairetayag @davequiambao_ @iamjulyvito @john_paul_dizon @sovndwvave you guys are heaven sent. 🙏🏻🙏🏻⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ To my supporters the @deefenders & @michelledee_ofc who never fail to cheer me on - win or lose, to my friends that ALWAYS have my back despite the circumstances (i heard about the struggles yesterday 🤗) and of course to my family @melaniemarquez16 @maxixee @abelawyer @mel_lapid_vlogs, to my Dad and the rest of the clan whose unending faith and support has brought me so much strength throughout my life, thank you so so much and i love you!⁣ ❤️ Lastly, thank you to the 39 girls that i shared the stage with last night. Getting to know a lot of you on a deeper level means so much to me. You guys have taught me so much throughout this journey and i really can't thank you all enough.

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Madrasta star Isabelle de Leon, who won Miss Multinational 2019 said her heart is full of gratitude for all the love and support she has received in the past month.

“I wouldn't be here if it weren't for all of your love and support. That's why I dedicate and share this victory with every single one of you... I'm truly grateful

“I'll do my very best to represent our beloved country in the upcoming @miss.multinational pageant this year in India.”

Miss. Multi-National Ph 2019 My heart is full with gratefulness.. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for all of your love and support. That's why I dedicate and share this victory with every single one of you..❤️ i'm truly grateful to Mr. @arnold_vegafria @maruffa_beauty @benjgabitan and to the @msworldphil organization for trusting me with the Miss. Multi-National crown this year. I'll do my very best to represent our beloved country in the upcoming international pageant this year in India. Thank you to my @aces_and_queens family for guiding me all throughout this journey..I was able to enjoy every minute of my trainings because I have such hardworking and kind mentors! @mikeeandrei @sigulanon @john_cuay @ianlorenz @voltairetayag @pgbaysa @jimryanros @raymsgalang @klpotente and to my brilliant designers it's my honor to wear all of your beautiful creations @natmanilag for my evening gown @jhay.layson @kannah.designs for my cocktail dresses @bibaybautista for my talent fast track costume To my fellow 39 candidates all of you are amazing! And i'll forever be grateful that I was able to bond with such incredible women! To my beloved DAZA, DE LEON, FRANCO Family To my fb core group ( dearest 64 thank you for believing in me since day one!) to my beloved REBELLES!! Group Hug 🌻 To the greatest lover of all..❤️ The writer of my life The King of Kings.. Jesus Christ 👑 All The Glory belongs to you alone! 🇵🇭

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Aside from Michelle and Isabelle, former Dahil Sa Pag-ibig star Kelley Day also won a title bagging the Miss Eco Philippines 2019 crown.

Maria Katrina Llegado won Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2019, Glyssa Leiann Perez as Miss Tourism Philippines 2019, and Vanessa-Mae Walters as Miss Teen Eco International Philippines 2019.

Watch their crowning moment here:

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