Leren Mae Bautista on falling short of the Miss Globe 2019 crown: 'I have no regrets'

Published October 25, 2019 9:10am

Leren Mae Bautista remains upbeat and hopeful despite falling short of the Miss Globe 2019 crown.

The 26-year-old beauty queen from Laguna, who placed 2nd runner-up in the competition, said that God has a better plan for her and that she has no regrets.

"Part of my goal was to help uplift the organization’s status in the pageant arena but I believe God has a better plan for me and He will give me what I truly deserve. Nonetheless, I have no regrets. Lumaban para sa Pilipinas!" she said in an Instagram post.

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They say love is sweeter the second time around. To be able to represent the Philippines in an international pageant is one proud moment - being able to do so again is another story. I am honored and grateful to have been crowned Binibining Pilipinas Globe, and even more humbled to represent the Philippines in the Miss Globe 2019 pageant. I stand on the shoulder of giants - the Filipinos who have supported me from day one! The outpour of love is overwhelming and I couldn't place the right words to say in expressing how happy I am to have represented the Philippines and carry our nation's colors at a global platform. I love you all, and this journey was such an amazing one made even more extraordinary by all of your love. Mabuhay! Part of my goal was to help uplift the organization’s status in the pageant arena but I believe God has a better plan for me and He will give me what I truly deserve. Nonetheless, I have no regrets. Lumaban para sa Pilipinas! ?????????????????? Photography | @themarknetodiaz Creative Direction | @vheecostyle MakeUp | @ayen_Carmona Hair | @jonaxlucas Gown | @chicoestiva Shoes| @bragais_official StyledBy | StyleItPh #vheecostyle #cheestyle AsstdBy | @missauranicole

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Leren also said she was happy and humbled to have represented the Philippines in the recently-concluded pageant.

"I am honored and grateful to have been crowned Binibining Pilipinas Globe, and even more humbled to represent the Philippines in the Miss Globe 2019 pageant," she said.

"The outpour of love is overwhelming and I couldn't place the right words to say in expressing how happy I am to have represented the Philippines and carry our nation's colors at a global platform," she added.

—JCB, GMA News