Jessie Gabonpa 
Filipino-American Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel was hailed as Miss Universe 2022, bested 83 other candidates in the said competition held in New Orleans, USA, January 15.
Gabriel won the said title with her winning answer during the final question-and-answer portion. In response to a question given to the Top 3 on how they would work to demonstrate Miss Universe as an empowering and progressive organization, the newly-crowned Miss Universe said that she will use the platform to be a transformational leader, emphasizing “to invest in others, invest in our community and use your unique talent to make a difference”.
Meanwhile, Philippines’ bet Celeste Cortesi failed to make the Top 16, ending the Philippines’ 12-year streak in the pageant’s semifinals.
Jessie Gabonpa | News Writer
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