Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III's welcoming remarks for Miss Universe Catriona Gray

Thank you very much my fellow Senators, Senator Gregorio Honasan, Senator Nancy Binay, and the officers, officials and employees of the Philippine Senate, Miss Universe.

It is a common knowledge in the world that the Philippines has held an exemplary track record in world beauty pageants for being consistently in the top ten, and each of these, regardless of title and rank, has definitely brought pride to every Filipino.

Winning the most coveted Miss Universe brings great honor, glory and recognition to all Filipinos and it deserves nothing better than a high level of praise. We are truly blessed and honored that Miss Universe, Catriona Elisa Gray, is here with us today, to personally receive, and has received, a commendation from the members of the Senate of the Philippines.

Continue to inspire others, especially the youth, in pursuing worthwhile advocacies that could make our country and the world, the universe, rather, to be a better place for everyone.

Thank you, Miss Universe, Catriona Gray.