MANILA, Philippines - After the winners of the 2015 Binibining Pilipinas were announced last night, Binibini 34, Teresita Ssen "Winwyn" Marquez, instantly became a trending topic on social media.
During the question and answer portion of the competition, General Catapang asked Winwyn a timely question:
If you win one of the crowns tonight, will you become an Ambassadress of good will? What is your message of peace for your fellow Filipinos, especially at this time?
Winwyn answered flawlessly by indicating the importance of dialogue:
I would tell to the fellow Filipinos that we should learn the importance of dialogue to be able to have a conflict resolution. Filipinos have integrity. They have passion and they’re determined to persevere. If we all unite and just be able to help one another, then we will achieve peace. Thank you.
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The audience applauded in delight upon hearing her answer. However, when winners were announced, her name was not included, which led to the disappointment of many.
Some said that Winwyn is a victim of another network war:
I can tell you exactly why Wyn Marquez did not win at the #BbPilipinas2015 : she's a GMA contract star & Stella Araneta is in bed w/ ABS-CBN
— Bimby (@bimby_kalerQUI) March 15, 2015 TV Network advantage ang nangyari kay Pia... lets not expect a decent finish in Miss U this year. #BbPilipinas2015
— jaime misalucha (@captainclicker) March 15, 2015 #34 is one of the candidates who had the best answer but she didnt win any place?! Why?! Because shes from gma?!... #BbPilipinas2015
— Aj De Guzman (@sOuL_eAtEr_Aj) March 15, 2015 Most of then expressed their disappointed because Wynwyn nailed the Q&A portion:
Watching #BbPilipinas2015 on TFC. Still disappointed for the result! @wynmarquez really deserves to win the crown. She stood out tonight.
— Jayjay Flores ? (@FloresJayjay) March 16, 2015 Honestly, #34 showed poise and confidence the whole time. She nailed Q&A flawlessly. What happened, #BbPilipinas2015???
— Camhille Pagsanjan (@euvhipagsanjan) March 15, 2015 i really thought that marquez #34 would win the crown bc she delivered the best answer!!!! kaso kht runner up wala! #BbPilipinas2015
— ? ann (@annavecilla) March 15, 2015 Wyn-Wyn is not exactly my favorite but her performance tonight and her final answer deserves a crown TBVFH #BbPilipinas2015
— jomar yap (@jumarjomar) March 15, 2015 #BbPilipinas2015 ugh. Wyn Marquez should've win the crown. Her elegance, confidence, and wit. Whyyyyyy not her??? This is so not right.
— Gzar Real (@realluminatii) March 15, 2015 Wow!!! I don't get the CRITERIA for judging in #BbPilipinas2015 @wynmarquez was robbed off at least winning one of the titles
— Chris Tan (@ChrisDTan) March 15, 2015 #34's answer about dialogue as a way to peace won me over. Substantive answer + Filipina features. She should've placed in #BbPilipinas2015
— rhealeth ramos (@gottalovecolors) March 15, 2015 Even former beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez was impressed:
Watching #BbPilipinas2015 from home! I refuse to check social media on who was crowned tonight. but my goshhhh what an answer #34!!
— Ruffa Gutierrez (@iloveruffag) March 15, 2015 There were some Netizens who claimed that Pia Wurtzback only won because she's a tree-timer on the pageant:
I can't help but feel that Pia won just because it's already her 3rd attempt at kawawa naman kung hindi pa sya manalo. #BbPilipinas2015
— Christine Mae ? (@bebegonzaga) March 15, 2015 #BbPilipinas2015 the more entries da more chances of winning
— Sharra Pasia (@ifollowmoko) March 15, 2015
Meanwhile, Winwyn seems to be overwhelmed by the support that she got last night.
Ngayon ko lang nalaman na i trended dito saatin at worldwide..grabe salamat po
— Wyn Marquez (@wynmarquez) March 16, 2015