The whole world saw how my country, the Philippines, suffered. The agony of my people was felt, but one by one, country to country came to help. I would like to thank all the nations that helped my country. In our darkest hours, you have opened my eyes and my heart on how important it is - if we all just support each other. If I become Miss International, I will uphold international camaraderie to sustain the spirit of sympathy and to continually share the message of hope. I believe that whatever calamity may come to us, as long as we have each other, there will be hope. Thank you. (WINNING SPEECH of Miss International 2013, Bea Rose Santiago)
