MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi sent her love and appreciation to her fans and supporters at the end of the 71st Miss Universe pageant held in New Orleans, Louisiana yesterday.
"Hey, guys! Thank you so much for your love and support. I truly, truly love you, and I’m so grateful," she said in the video uploaded on the Instagram account of ABS-CBN reporter Dyan Castillejo.
The Philippines ended its 12-year semifinal streak yesterday after Cortesi did not make the Top 16 cut.