Katarina Rodriguez apologizes after failing to win Beauty with a Purpose award in Miss World 2018

Philippine representative Katarina Rodriguez apologized on Facebook Wednesday after she failed to win the Beauty with a Purpose award in Miss World 2018.

Each candidate were tasked to create a video tackling their advocacy, and the Filipina beauty queen chose to shed light on the affected kids of Marawi. Her advocacy is called "Project Become."

"I wanted to say I am so sorry to all of the people who worked on this Beauty with a Purpose project with me," Kata began, adding the reason for her loss may be due to specific guidelines she was not aware of.

"It may have been because of specific guidelines, which I was unfortunately unaware of, that I did not even cross for the top 20 BWAPs this year for Miss World."

Kata said she felt hurt for not being able to qualify BWAP.

"It hurt me that I did not qualify for BWAP more than anything else has in the past because I wanted the world to see what war and violence does to real life people."

She also apologized to Miss World chairman Julia Morley and the whole organization for not following the guidelines she had no briefing about.

"I owe an apology to Mrs. Morley and the Miss World Organization as well for not having followed the set guidelines. I meant no disrespect and wish I had known. I also wanted to say thank you for generating this powerful channel for us to give our hearts to," she continued.

Katarina's video showed her traveling to Marawi, meeting the soldiers and their families.

"Nevertheless as I’ve said you can only ever expect truth from me. My BWAP is reality. It’s a reality in Marawi, in Syria, in Myanmar, in Chile, India, Libya, South Africa, Palestine, Ecuador and in communities where discrimination against race, religion, gender and culture occur."

"Where Peace lacks, everything else becomes present. Peace education is so important because it will teach the children and youth the differences between people and promote acceptance over exclusion. It’s a simple solution to war & violence and other stigmas WORLD WIDE. My BWAP focuses now on the community in Marawi, but my vision for the Teach Peace Build Peace Movement is GLOBAL."

Katarina ended her statement by saying that whether she win or lose in the Miss World 2018 finals, she will continue with her chosen advocacy.

"Kilala niyo po ako nang lubusan at alam niyo rin pong lahat na may paniniwala akong ang mga limitasyon natin ay nasa isip lamang. Ano man po ang magiging kapalaran ko sa nalalapit na Miss World 2018 finals, ipagpapatuloy ko pa rin po ang napili kong adbokasiya. Ito po ay inaalay ko sa mga kabataan ng mga susunod pang henerasyon."

Nepal's Shrinkhala Khatiwada won The Beauty with a Purpose award, she received the Multimedia award.

Last year, Miss World 2017 Laura Lehmann figured in a five-way triumph for the "Beauty With a Purpose" competition. She shared the win with representatives from India, Indonesia, South Africa, and Vietnam.

Miss World 2018 will happen on December 8, 2018 in China. — Jannielyn Ann Bigtas/LA, GMA News