MISS U: Philippines is 1st Runner Up in 2012 Miss Universe

 Presenting the Philippine Pride, Janine Tugunon, 23, the only Asian candidate who made it to the Top 10, was named first runner-up. Wearing a powder blue gown by Alfredo Barraza, Janine answered fashion photographer judge Nigel Barker's Twitter question during the Q & A portion.

"Should speaking English be a prerequisite to being Miss Universe as an international ambassador?" Janine confidently said, “For me, being Miss Universe is not just about knowing how to speak a specific language. It’s being able to influence and inspire other people. So whatever language you have, as long as your heart is to serve and you have a strong mind to show to people, then you can be Miss Universe.”

Miss Venezuela Irene Sofia Esser Quintero placed second runner-up, Miss Australia Renae Ayris bagged the third runner-up and Miss Brazil Gabriela Markus was named fourth runner-up.

its' been 3 years in a row that Philippines is a runner-up of
Miss Universe beauty pageant

Completing the Top 10 are Miss France, Miss Hungary, Miss South Africa, Miss Mexico, and Miss Russia.

collected all the the newspapers and tabloids circulating in the Philippines where Ms. Janine Tugunon is the cover page.

It could have been a history repeating itself if Miss Universe 1st Runner-Up took home the crown.
Miss Universe 2012 was held in Las Vegas, USA.