Cover image via IB Times / ANC
Kylie Verzosa, who was crowned the Binibining Pilipinas International 2016 in 17 April this year, has just been crowned the Miss International 2016 title!
The coronation event held at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo on Thursday.
She posted minutes ago on her Instagram account that she offers her crown to the Filipino people!
In her speech after the announcement of the top 15 finalists, Verzosa said that should she win the title, she wants to focus on cultural and international understanding
Image via Missosology
After she was announced as the winner of the Miss International 2016 title, Verzosa thanked all those who joined her in her journey
Image via Instagram
Verzosa is the sixth Filipina to bring home the Miss International crown
Gemma Cruz was the country's first Miss International winner in 1964 followed by Aurora Pijuan in 1970. Model-actress [Melanie Marquez] (http://says.com/ph/showbiz/21-times-melanie-marquez-knew-the-right-thing-to-say) won the title in 1979. After a long wait, Precious Lara Quigaman won in 2005, while Bea Rose Santiago won in 2013. Janicel Lubina made it to the Top 10 last year and was given the Best Dresser special award according to [ABS-CBN News] (http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/10/27/16/ph-bet-kylie-verzosa-crowned-2016-miss-international).
