Arguably the most nerve-wracking portion of any beauty pageant is the Q&A segment. Indeed a single answer could make or break a beauty queen’s dream of winning the crown.
Back in 2016, 20-year-old Rhea Escalera Dilangalen proved that she was deserving of the title Miss University of Mindanao 2016.
The accounting student’s winning answer came as a surprise to the panel of judges.
Her answer also became a controversial topic among netizens, who were divided with their opinions over her response.
She was asked by the judges "What is your stand on the war against drugs in Duterte's Administration?"
The following is the transcript of her crown-winning answer:
"Growing up as a Filipina, it is a sad fact to see a nation with hypocrisy, poverty, criminality and inequality, but the changes that is [are] being manifested in the past few months as the new administration takes place, there is indeed a visible hope that is written in every Filipino face.
"As a youth, I can say that this Duterte war against drugs is a very beneficial movement for us Filipinos because we cannot secure our country's future with criminals and with users that are being dominant, and I have a stand in my life that it is better to harm those people who are badly influencing the nation than those who are being a good citizen of this nation.
"After all, I believe that we, the Filipino people are imbued with resiliency that has been tested and proven throughout the years. Thank you."
A rather impressive answer from the aspiring beauty queen the victorious answer as a matter of fact.
Watch this video of Miss University’s historic winning answer!
Many praised her very well-spoken answer, especially among Duterte supporters.
Dilangalen hasn’t decided yet on whether or not, she’ll be joining the annual Binibining Pilipinas national beauty pageant.
We’re sure she can achieve that goal if she ever decides to pursue it!
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