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Binibining Pilipinas 2017 queens farewell speeches
The past year's pageant season may have been a roller coaster ride for the Binibining Pilipinas 2017 queens, but it sure has been a fulfilling year for all of them — all of us, actually — with hard-won lessons and fun memories they are to bring with them for the rest of their lives as they end their BBP journey.
At the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 coronation event on Sunday, the 2017 queens had their farewell walks and speeches on stage before turned over their crowns to their successors with equally elegant farewell walks and beautiful speeches. Read them below.
Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2017 Nelda Iba who was tagged the "pilot beauty queen" was placed first runner-up at the Miss Globe pageant in Albania.
Ibe turned over her crown to volleyball star Michelle Gumabao.
Winning the crown and eventually placing first runner-up in the Miss Globe pageant is a dream that turned into reality because of the people who pushed me to become who and where I am now. To the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Incorporated headed by madam Stella Marquez Araneta and the executive committee members, you have been my wings all throughout my reign. To my family, you will always be my truest source of inspiration. To my co-queens, I have found a true friend in each of you, and finally to my supporters I will forever be grateful of your love and support. You have always remembered me as your pilot beauty queen, my reign as a Binibining PIlipinas 2017 may be over but I will continue to nurture the seeds that I have planted so that I will forever remind you that once there was a queen who was never afraid to dream. I am Nelda Cunan Ibe. Your Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2017 ready for take off.
Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2017 Katarina Rodriguez who competed last among all the queens, also finished first runner-up at the Miss Intercontinental pageant in Egypt last January 24.
Rodriguez turned over her crown to her successor Karen Gallman.
Meraki, to do all things with soul, creativity and passion, to put all of yourself into something. What a year has been reigning as a Binibing Pilipinas queen, a year where I practice the word Meraki without even knowing it. To represent Philippines for Miss Intercontinental has been an honor that I will never forget. I could have not done it without the support of each and every Filipino from all over the world. To Madam Stella Araneta, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have made dreams come true for many Filipinas. For my fellow queens, it has been such a wonderful time reigning with you queens. To my family and friends, I cannot thank you enough for the patience you've shown me and for being the greatest support system. To my designer, Francis Libiran, thank you for giving me the wings to fly. Yo my katroopers, katwarriors my mangamoons to all my supporters you are what makes me to become the best version of myself, thank you for giving me a crown to wear with me until forever. To my successor, remember the word Meraki and brace yourself for the adventure for a lifetime. This is for you Philippines, it has always been for you. Mahal kita."
Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2017 Elizabeth Clenci made the whole country proud when she finished second runner-up at the Miss Grand International in October 2017.
Clenci turned over her crown to Emma Psyche Patalinjug.
Never in my wildest dream could I imagined what a year this past one would be. It was a journey full of highs and lows but ultimately one that grew me into a woman or queen that I was meant to be. To my family, you inspire me to become a better person everyday, thank you for everything that you are. To the fans and to the Philippines, thank you for being my wave of support, mahal na mahal ko kayo. To my fellow queens I am so lucky to have found sisters in you and last Madam Stella Marquez Araneta and BPCI thank you for gifting me a dream come true. You will always hold a dear place in my heart. To my successor you are about to set out a journey of a lifetime, don't forget to enjoy it. Mama I dedicate this all to you, thank you for being the beauty to inspire me, to be a woman of substance and to always radiate a pure heart. This may be farwell but not goodbye, I hope I will always stay forever in your hearts and leave a piece of me, the same way you have all done so with mine for the last time, Elizabeth Clenci, Philippines.
Binibining Pilipinas Supranational Chanel Olive Thomas, the ray of sunshine of last year's batch of queens, finished her pageant stint at the Top 10 of the 9th miss Supranational in Krynica-Zdroj in Poland in December
Thomas turned over her crown to Jehza Mae Huelar who is a third timer at the Binibining Pilipinas pageant.
Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat, sa walang hanggang suporta at pagmamahal sa akin. Maraming salamat po Ms. Stella Araneta at Binibining Pilipinas for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Thank you also for Miss Supranational for welcoming me with open arms and making me a part of your family. Ang pinakamagandang natutunan ko sa karanasan ko, ramdam ko na totoong Filipino ako sa puso ko. I will always be your Miss Philippines at Miss friendship, mabuhay!
Binibining Pilipinas International 2017 Mariel de Leon still left the country proud even after bowing out the Miss International 2017 pageant early in Tokyo in November 2017.
De Leon turned over her crown to her successor Maria Ahtisa Manalo.
A man once said, with integrity, you have nothing to fear since you have nothing to hide. Being crowned Binibining Pilipinas international, I wholeheartedly want to make a voice and make a difference. It is said that when God is with us, no one can be against us, I'd like to thank my BPCI family and Madam Stella Marquez Araneta for this amazing journey, to the De Leons, thank you for your undying support. To my mentors thank you for guiding every step of the way. To my family, Eric, Ate Isay and of course Ate Beth, thank you for never giving up on me and for showing me what love truly is. To my crown sisters, I am honored to be surrounded by such strong, smart and beautiful women, I believe that all things will work together for good for those who love God, thank you for my father in heaven for everything. I am Mariel de Leon, I am and forever will be Binbining Pilipinas International 2017.
Rachel Peters graced the stage for the last time as Miss Universe Philippines 2017 clad in a Val Tugaba evening gown, at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant she finished her pageant journey at the Top 10.
Peters turned over the top crown to Catriona Gray. Gray made history happen as the first Filipina to win both Miss World Philippines and Miss Universe Philippines crown.
To my loves, mentors and everyone who is a part of my journey, thank you for believing in me and for making me the woman that I proudly am today. My queen sisters, it's been a wonderful year; you will all be forever in my heart. To my family, thank you for being a constant source of inspiration. Everything I do is to make you proud. I love you. Binibining Pilipinas and Madam Stella Araneta, our fairy god mother thank you for this very wonderful opportunity. To my successor, brace yourself for the long and windy road ahead, this is going to be your most amazing and most fulfilling yet, so enjoy every moment and stay humble. Lastly to all the Filipino fans, thank you so much for supporting me on the biggest quest of my life, representing the Philippines at Miss Universe has been a huge honor and I ams so lucky to have had the support of the most passionate fans in the world, you all make me so proud to be a Filipina. Mahal ko po kayong lahat.
— LA, GMA News
