Q&A: Pia Wurtzbach on US presence, being Miss Universe

MANILA, Philippines  — The Philippines's bet Pia Wurtzbach made to the top three of the 64th Miss Universe pageant on Sunday (Monday morning, Philippine time).

Is the next #MissUniverse from the Philippines? It's the final walk of the Final Look. pic.twitter.com/zIn3di5c5D

— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 21, 2015

During the question and answer portion, Wurtzbach was asked of her opinion on the Unites States military presence on the Philippines.

Question: Earlier this year, there was a controversy in the Philippines about the United States reopening of military base in your country. Do you think the United States should have a military presence in your country?

Answer: I think that the United States and the Philippines have always had a good relationship with each other. We were colonized by the Americans and we have their culture and our traditions even up to this day and I think that we're very welcoming with the Americans. And I don't see any problem with that at all.

During the second round of the question and answer, the top three contestants were asked the same question.

Question: Why should you be the next Miss Universe?

Answer: To be a Miss Universe is both an honor and responsibility. If I were to be Miss Universe, I will use my voice to influence the youth and I would 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. Thank you.

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