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Karen Flores, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/nation/8/4/080416_maxine.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc">Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina. <em>Karen Flores, ABS-CBN News</em></div></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA – Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina had a sample question and answer round as she and the rest of the Binibining Pilipinas queens faced members of the media on Wednesday.</p><p>Medina was asked to share her thoughts about President Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign against illegal drugs.</p><p>(READ: <a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/25/16/duterte-vows-no-stop-to-war-on-drugs"><strong>Duterte vows no stop to war on drugs</strong></a>)</p><p>The country’s next representative in Miss Universe, which will be held here in the Philippines in 2017, was generally supportive of the President.</p><p>“He will suggest the good thing, what is good for us [and for] everyone,” she said.</p><p>Medina then encouraged her fellow Filipinos to put their trust in the Duterte administration. “Let’s just keep our heads up and trust our President for this kind of situation.”</p><div> </div><figure class="op-interactive"><div style="padding-top:66.375%"><div id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1_Container"> <ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-vid="1466853" data-ivs-floating="1"></ivs-player> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/iframe-parent.js"></script> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script> </div></div></figure><div> </div><div><strong>Brushing up</strong></div><p>According to Binibining Pilipinas Grand International Nicole Cordoves, Medina has been very diligent in learning about current events, with the two beauty queens regularly updating each other on what is happening around the world.</p><p>“Since we’re always together, she always asks me na, ‘Tama ba itong sasabihin ko?’” Cordoves shared. “Sasabihin niya, ‘How did ISIS start? What are they fighting about? Is this a religious group or is it just a terrorist group?’ [She has] all these questions.”</p><p>“We really debate and talk about these things and we correct each other also. So we get to share opinions and everything. It’s like a coffee session with Nicole and Maxine,” she added.</p><p>“I’m really excited for Max and I’m sure she will surprise all of you come pageant day. So watch out for that.”</p><p>(READ: <a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/08/03/16/how-maxine-medina-is-preparing-for-miss-universe"><strong>How Maxine Medina is preparing for Miss Universe</strong></a>)</p><p>Last year’s Miss Universe pageants were quizzed about global issues and provocative topics. The Philippines’ bet and eventual winner, Pia Wurtzbach, was asked to share her thoughts about American military presence in the Philippines.</p><p>She answered: “I think that the US and the Philippines have always had a good relationship with each other. We were colonized by the Americans and we have their culture and traditions even up to this day. I think we are welcoming with the Americans and I don’t see any problem with that at all.”</p><p>Leftist leaders in the Philippines did not agree with Wurtzbach’s answer, but the beauty queen stood by her response.</p><p>(READ: <a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/01/24/16/pia-stands-by-answer-on-american-presence-in-ph"><strong>Pia stands by answer on American presence in PH</strong></a>)</p><p>“From what I understand, military presence is different from military bases. Military presence, to me, sounds like aid, military help, security. It doesn’t sound negative at all. I actually stick with my answer. If some people feel very strongly against it, I respect their opinion,” Wurtzbach said.</p>

Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina had a sample question and answer round as she and the rest of the Binibining Pilipinas queens faced members of the media on Wednesday.

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WATCH: Maxine Medina reacts to Duterte's war on drugs

Karen Flores,

ABS-CBN News

Published August 04, 2016 01:04 PM PHT

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