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Miss World PH 2015 Slams Cheating Rumors In Pageant, Talks Rift Between China, Philippines; Spain Wins Crown

Sophia Sanders   |

Dec 19, 2015 10:41 AM EST

Miss World Philippines 2015 Hillarie Danielle Parungao believes that the ongoing rift between China and Philippines over the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) did not affect her chances in today's pageant. Spain's Mireia Lalaguna eventually took home the crown, with Parungao placing in the top 10. Lalaguna and Parungao also won the Top Model and Multimedia award, respectively.