Top five

Philippines
Question: Earlier this year, there was a controversy in Philippines about the United
States reopening a base in your country. Do you think the United States should have a
military presence in your country?

Answer: I think that the United States and the Philippines have always had a good
relationship with each other. We were colonized by the Americans and we have their
culture and our traditions even up to this day and I think that we're very welcoming
with the Americans. And I don't see any problem with that at all.

France
Question: Having experienced terrorism first hand yourself, what is the best way for
government to combat this rising threat?

Answer: In my opinion, to fight terrorism, first we have to know where the problems
are coming from. We have to listen to the people who are committing these attacks.
So, we have to find the problem at its heart and for us French, we have to learn to be
happy, to live and to be among ourselves. Thank you.

Australia
Question: Australia is taking its first step towards legalizing marijuana. Do you think
that is a good idea? Why?

Answer: Thank you for that wonderful question Steve. Now this topic has brought
positives and negatives and is quite debated.I believe that in certain circumstances,
legalizing marijuana does have definite benefits. It has been found to be really
amazing in treating cancer and has really really helped those very very sick. In that
circumstance, I definitely think that yes, we should, but the government should
definitely weigh other options.

Colombia
Question: Drug abuse continues to be one of the world's most serious problems. What
do you think is the best way to handle this issue?

Answer: Good evening, everybody. The ideas that I have that we could use to
eradicate these problems that are unfortunately affecting our world is in our homes to
incentivize education for these problems because they continue to be large problems
for the world.

USA
Question: Few issues in the United States are more polarizing than gun ownership.
The argument really heats up after major tragic events such as San Bernardino and
Sandy Hook. What is your position on gun control?
Answer: This is an incredibly difficult issue and the United States is constantly
battling and weighting our options. I think it's incredibly important that all individuals
have the right to protect themselves and feel safe, but I also think that sometimes we
need to look at safety as a whole more than just our personal safety. So, I think we
need stronger regulations. Specifically, I think we need to pay attention.

Final three
Standard question: Why should you be the next Miss Universe? Bakit
ikaw ang nararapat hiranging susunod na Miss Universe?

1. USA
I think that I should be the next Miss Universe because I am so passionate and so
driven. It is my goal to inspire people from around the world- to believe in
themselves, to be themselves and to follow their wildest dreams no matter what those
dreams are. I want to work to bring a equality towards men and women. It is time to
step up into power women. And I want to empower women all over the world.

Sa palagay ko, ako ang nararapat maging susunod na Miss Universe dahil ako ay
determinado. Layunin ko ang makapagbigay inspirasyon sa mga tao sa buong mundo
na magtiwala sa sarili, magpakatotoo sa sarili, at tuparin ang mga pangrap sa
buhay. Nais kong magdala ng pantay na pagtrato sa mga lalake at babae. Panahon
na para umangat ang boses ng kababaihan. At nais kong maghatid-lakas sa lahat ng
babae sa buong mundo.

2. Colombia
I am positive that I should be the third Miss Universe for my country Colombia
because all I have of the attributes that a Latin woman has. I am a woman who is full
of feeling and have the attributes that a women should have in Colombia and a Miss
Universe should have for all of her events.

Ako ay positibo na ako ang nararapat na maging ikatlong Miss Universe mula sa
aking bansang Columbia, dahil taglay ko ang lahat ng katangian ng isang babaeng
Latina. Ako ay isang babaeng sensitibo at katangian ng babaeng mula sa Columbia
at ng isang Miss Universe sa lahat ng pagkakataon.

3. Philippines
To be a Miss Universe is both an honor and responsibility. If I were to be Miss
Universe, I will use my voice to influence the youth and I would raise awareness to
certain causes like HIV awareness that is timely and relevant to my country which is
the Philippines. I want to show the world, the universe rather, that I am confidently
beautiful with a heart. Thank you. \
Ang pagiging Miss Universe ay isang karangalan at responsibilidad. Kung ako ang
hihiranging Miss Universe, gagamitin ko ang aking boses upang makaiplwuensiya sa
mga kabataan at ako ay magbibigay-alam ukol sa ilang isyu tulad ng HIV na
napapanahon at may kaugnayan sa aking bansang Pilipinas. Nais kong ipakita sa
mundo, sa buong kalawakan, na ako ay magandang may puso. Salamat.