The PLDT Home Ambassador recalls her journey to empowerment
“It felt like forever.”
This is how Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee described the moment when she was announced as the winner last May.
“All you can hope for is that destiny is on your side — and it was on that night of May 13. When they finally called my name, honestly, I just felt like all the hard work paid off. When you’ve dedicated your whole life and everything for that moment to happen, mapapabagsak ka. I actually bent over because of relief, happiness, and gratitude.”
28-year-old Michelle will represent the Philippines at Miss Universe in El Salvador in November.
