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PH’s Anita Gomez is Miss Asia Pacific International 1st runner-up
Anita Gomez is the Miss Asia Pacific International first runner-up!
Brazil’s Isabela Fernandes was crowned Miss Asia Pacific International.
The other winners are Thailand’s Bowonrat Maneerat who is the second runner-up, Belgium’s Jana Janssens as the third runner-up, and Netherlands’ Elmira Wildoboer as the 4th runner-up.
For the coronation night at the Cebu Coliseum, Anita donned a white long gown with silver beads and a white cape.
For the Top 10 Q&A portion, Anita was asked, “You've met people whose stories inspired strength and compassion. How did their stories transform your own perspective?”
Her answer was, “I always believe that each one of us carry a story and power that can positively impact the world that we are living in. And as of my journey here in Miss Asia Pacific International, I've met so many people that literally gave me the inspiration, their story, and the lessons, and those are the stories of my 42 lovely ladies.”
Anita added, “And as I continue this journey, I have learned that winning is not just about winning. Sometimes, it's about experiencing the challenges, just like the earthquake that we experienced, and knowing the stories of everyone, and realizing that we're all here, we have our purpose, and we are all on our own transformational journey. Thank you so much.”
Anita competed at the Miss Grand Philippines 2025 in August, where she was named Miss Asia Pacific International Philippines 2025.
She vied for the country’s sixth Miss Asia Pacific International crown, after Sharifa Akeel in 2018.
At the Miss Asia Pacific International preliminary competition, Anita was awarded Best in Swimsuit. —AOL/LA, GMA Integrated News
