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'Buong-buo ang puso ko': Alexie Brooks filled with gratitude after Miss Eco International win

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17452083986072-Composite.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Miss Eco International 2025 Alexie Brooks. <em>Brooks/Instagram </em></span></span></span></div><p>Alexie Brooks is still on cloud nine after winning the Philippines&#x27; third Miss Eco International title. </p><p>On Instagram, the beauty queen from Iloilo shared a photo of her Miss Eco International 2025 crown, sash, and trophy, along with the Philippine flag.</p><p>Expressing her gratitude, she said in the caption: &quot;Heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported, helped, and believed in me.&quot;</p><p>&quot;Lahat kayo, buong-buo ang puso ko sa pasasalamat,&quot; she added, also thanking the organizers of the international pageant. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIqT8fTsz5E/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A7338761.700000048%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Brooks now joins Kathleen Paton and Cynthia Thomalla as the Philippines&#x27; Miss Eco International winners. </p><p>She was chosen as the country&#x27;s representative after finishing in the Top 10 of Miss Universe Philippines 2024, which was won by Chelsea Manalo. </p><p>As she relished her historic win, Brooks said in an Instagram post: &quot;Pilipinas, we made it! Mahal na mahal ko kayong lahat.&quot;</p><p>&quot;Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks, Miss Eco International 2025!&quot; she proudly added. </p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIpazgmIGMA/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A7357609%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="856" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>In her campaign as a Miss Eco International delegate, Brooks stressed the importance of agriculture as she spoke of her humble beginnings of selling produce at a local market.</p><p>She also incorporated her experience as an athlete, stressing that protecting the environment is not a sprint, but a marathon. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/4/20/ph-s-alexie-brooks-crowned-miss-eco-international-2025-0855">PH&#x27;s Alexie Brooks crowned Miss Eco International 2025</a> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/20/ph-s-alexie-brooks-leads-miss-eco-international-s-video-challenge-1516">PH&#x27;s Alexie Brooks leads Miss Eco International&#x27;s video challenge</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/28/-i-carry-the-stories-of-home-alexie-brooks-wears-aeta-inspired-dress-ahead-of-miss-eco-pageant-1512">&#x27;I carry the stories of home&#x27;: Alexie Brooks wears Aeta-inspired dress ahead of Miss Eco pageant</a></div>

<p>Alexie Brooks is still on cloud nine after winning the Philippines' third Miss Eco International title.</p>

Alexie Brooks is still on cloud nine after winning the Philippines' third Miss Eco International title.