Welcome back Miss Universe 2015!

Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, Miss Universe 2015 came home all the way from New York City  last 23rd of January. On the 25th, there was a grand victory parade around key cities of Manila, Philippines. Our Miss Universe was in high spirit waiving the flag of the Philippines. Untiringly throwing kisses atop her float especially designed for her. Clad in a Filipina dress designed by same Filipino designer of the blue gown she wore during the Miss Universe pageant, Las Vegas Neva, 20th of Dec. 2015. Truly our very own Miss Universe is "confidently beautiful! " 

Although the 25th was a working day being a Monday. Pia was gladly welcomed by jubilant countrymen, endured several hours waiting and lining up the street just to see her. Car owners and commuters were all smile unmindful of the heavy traffic jam. 

Miss Universe 2015

Congratulations! 

Miss Universe 2015 is Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach!

 Filipinos are very proud of you!

Final Question - Why should you be the next Miss Universe? Pia replied with confidence “To be a Miss Universe is both an honor and a responsibility. If I were to be Miss Universe, I will use my voice to influence the youth and I will raise awareness to certain causes like HIV awareness that is timely and relevant to my country, which is the Philippines. I want to show the world, the universe, rather, that I am confidently beautiful with a heart." 

Miss Universe 2015 pageant was held at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, December 20,  Las Vegas, Nevada. First Runner- Up is Miss Colombia, 2^nd Runner-Up is Miss U.S.A. The long wait is over. After forty-two years, Philippines finally made it to win the elusive Miss Universe crown.  Pia is Philippines third Miss Universe. Gloria Diaz, Philippines first Miss Universe won the crown in 1969.

Margarita Moran, Philippines second Miss Universe won the crown in 1973. 

Miss Philippines Runners–Up for Miss Universe

2013 Ariella Hernandez Arida  3^rd Runner-Up

2012 Janine Marie Raymundo Tugonon 1^st Runner-Up

2011 Shamcey Gurrea Supsup – 3^rd Runner-Up

2010 Maria Venus Bayonito Raj – 4^th Runner-Up

1999 Miriam Redito Quiambao 1^st Runner-Up

1984 Maria Desiree Ereso Verdadero – 3^rd Runner- Up

1980 Maria Rosario Rivera Silayan – 3^rd Runner-Up

1975 Rose Marie Singson Brosas - 4th Runner - Up