Miss World Philippines 2024 Krishnah Marie Gravidez departed Manila on May 6, en route to Telangana, India, for the 72nd Miss World final. Ahead of her departure, MWP national director Arnold Vegafria expressed confidence in Gravidez’s chances of winning.
In a special Pandesal Forum at Kamuning Bakery on April 28, Vegafria shared his optimism for Gravidez’s preparations for the upcoming pageant. He also said he has a “strong feeling” she could bring home the second Miss World crown for the country.
“This time, we’re expecting another honor and another victory for Miss World. I have a strong feeling that we will get a second crown for Miss World,” he told reporters.
During the forum, Vegafria also revealed that he had received an offer to host the Miss World pageant in the Philippines. However, he expressed hesitation, pointing out that it has been a long time since the Philippines won the title.
“The Miss World pageant has never been held here. I told the Miss World owner, Julia Morley, that the Philippines hasn’t won since Megan Young in 2013. They have been convincing me to stage the Miss World pageant, but the Philippines hasn’t won a title. It’s been a long time since then. I have sent deserving candidates, but of course, we haven’t been lucky,” he said.
Despite the challenges, Vegafria is hopeful that Gravidez will break the country’s drought in the competition.
“This time, I feel like our candidate has a big chance. If she wins and I become mayor, I will bring the Miss World pageant to Olongapo and Manila,” he said.
The 72nd Miss World final will take place on May 31 (June 1 in the Philippines) in India.