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QC beauty crowned Miss Universe-Philippines 2016

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/lifestyle/10/6/20160418-bbpilipinas-winners-nppa.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc">Winners of the Binibining Pilipinas 2016 beauty pageant, led by Bb. Pilipinas-Universe Maria Mika Maxine Medina (3rd from left), wave to the crowd shortly after they were crowned at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Monday. Medina will represent the country in this year&#x27;s Miss Universe pageant. <em>Voltaire F. Domingo, NPPA</em></div></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA - Maxine Medina will be the country&#x27;s bet to this year&#x27;s Miss Universe pageant, succeeding Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach.</p><p>Medina was crowned Miss Universe-Philippines early Monday at the Araneta Coliseum at the conclusion of this year&#x27;s Binibining Pilipinas pageant.</p><p>Also crowned were: Nicole Versoza (Binibining Pilipinas-International), Jennifer Hammond (Binibining Pilipinas-Intercontinental), Joanna Eden (Binibining Pilipinas-Supranational), Nicole Cordoves (Binibining Pilipinas-Grand International) and Nichole Manalo (Binibining Pilipinas-Globe).</p><p>Angelica Alita was named first runner-up, while Jehza Huelar was second runner-up.</p><p>Medina, a 25-year-old interior designer, has been modelling since 2008.</p><p>In the question and answer portion, ABS-CBN executive Cory Vidanes asked Medina what she can advise a 15-year-old girl who wants to stop studying.</p><p>&quot;I would tell the little girl to study hard no matter what their parents would tell them because having an education is something that cannot have anybody else. Education can make you even a better person,&quot; Medina said.</p><p>Here are the complete list of winners:</p><p>Top 15:</p><p>Kylie Versoza<br/>Vina Openiano<br/>Riana Pangindian<br/>Angelica Alita<br/>Apriel Smith<br/>Roshiela Tobias<br/>Kimberle Penchon<br/>Joanna Eden<br/>Maxine Medina<br/>Dindi Pajares<br/>Jennifer Hammond<br/>Nicole Cordoves<br/>Jehza Huelar<br/>Nichole Manalo<br/>Edjelyn Gamboa</p><p>Special Awards:</p><p>Binibining Friendship - Vina Openiano<br/>Binibining Best in Talent - Vina Openiano<br/>Face of Binibining Pilipinas 2016 - Kylie Versoza<br/>Best in National Costume - Angela Fernando<br/>Best in Long Gown- Jennifer Hammond<br/>Miss Cream Silk - Nichole Manalo<br/>Best in Swimsuit- Joanna Eden<br/>Miss Fashionista- Kylie Versoza<br/>Miss Philippine Airlines- Maxine Medina<br/>Manila Bulletin Reader&#x27;s Choice Award - Kylie Versoza</p><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="1477490" 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>

<p>Maxine Medina will be the country's bet to this year's Miss Universe pageant, succeeding Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach.</p>

Maxine Medina will be the country's bet to this year's Miss Universe pageant, succeeding Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach.