Maxine Medina visits House of Reps for Int’l Women’s Day

Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina took part in the plenary session at the House of Representatives on Monday ahead of International Women's Dayon March 8.

The Filipina beauty queen was invited to attend the All Women Session  by Congresswoman Emi Calixto-Rubiano, who authored House Resolution No. 816, which congratulates and commends Medina for “her outstanding representation of our country during the Miss Universe 2016 pageant” last January.

Medina was accompanied by her family and her boyfriend Marx Topacio during her visit.

Miss Universe 2016 finalist Maxine Medina at the House plenary session. pic.twitter.com/dQ7KYlUvqv

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LOOK: Female legislators pose for a photo with Miss Universe 2016 finalist @maxinemedina. pic.twitter.com/QHCk26HMgZ

— Aica Dioquino (@AicaDioquino) March 6, 2017

Female legislators also took their time in the spotlight while donning different elegant Filipiniana attires.

Female legislators don Filipiniana at today's plenary session in celebration of International Women's Day. pic.twitter.com/HTjtXzpWbK

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Perhaps today's winning look: Nueva Ecija Rep. Estrellita Suansing wears "banig" Filipiniana adorned with flowers. pic.twitter.com/q93OFmArbT

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After taking a break following the Miss Universe pageant, where she finished in the Top 6, Medina said she is not closing doors on the possibility of becoming an actress.

"Well, let’s see kung anong magandang offer and then let’s explore. I’m willing to try anything. I’m open naman," she said.

She is set to do her final walk as Miss Universe Philippines in April. — Bianca Rose Dabu and Rose-An Jessica Dioquino/BM, GMA News