Filipino netizens once again displayed their humor, wit, and penchant for pageantry as they shared their thoughts on the results of the Miss Universe 2016 pageant in Manila.
Following the victory of Miss France Iris Mittenaere, netizens joked that French establishments in the country would be offering promo sales and free food. YG/IDL

May SALE daw sa French Baker today. #MissUniverse

— AJ De Leon (@theAJdeleon) January 30, 2017

When French Baker and French Fries are trending. #MissUniverse

— louiegraphy ⚡️ (@louiegraphy) January 30, 2017

Twitter users also congratulated Philippine bet Maxine Medina for finishing in the Top 6 of the competition and weighed in on her answer during the question and answer portion.

I get what Maxine was trying to say, I just hope the judges did too. We’ll always support you, Max! #MissUniverse #WearTheCrown #Philippines

— Abing Hoespital (@abinghospital) January 30, 2017

Thank you @maxinemedina 4 doing what our president couldn’t: unite our whole nation. For that you deserve to #WearTheCrown. @CreamSilkPH

— Parvati (@teztikelz) January 30, 2017

Despite all the online bashing and criticism, Maxine held her head up high! Being on the top 6 is something to be proud of ❤ #WearTheCrown

— Vern Enciso (@VernEnciso) January 30, 2017

Did I want Maxine to win? Yes
Was I disappointed? Yes
Did I regret supporting her?
NO. BECAUSE SHE GAVE HER ALL.#MissUniverse #Philippines

— Reynold Galvan (@iglvnrain) January 30, 2017

Netizens also paid tribute to Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, who ended her yearlong reign after crowning Mittenaere.

Look at Pia! A true queen. Her walk.Her talk. Her look. Smart. Brains. Hottness. She has it all. Youll be missed #missuniverse #WearTheCrown

— Guji Lorenzana (@GujiLorenzana) January 30, 2017

Pia Wurtzbach’s #MissUniverse reign is over but she’ll always be our confidently beautiful Queen, with a ❤. #Philippines #WearTheCrown

— Maxine Medina (@ilovemaxmedina) January 30, 2017

KWEEN PIA EXTEND REIGN send to 2366 for Globe and Smart subscribers #MissUniverse #WearTheCrown

— Halika Murakami (@Cinephilliacy) January 30, 2017

Cinderella is real. Our Best Miss Universe ever, Queen Pia Wurtzbach! #MissUniverse #Philippines © pic.twitter.com/5WnkDqI6QI

— These Damn Words ❄️ (@TheseDamnWords) January 30, 2017

Here’s what other netizens had to say:

Mas maganda sagot ni miss France without the interpreter. So she won on her own. Not because of the translation.

— Solenn Heussaff (@solennheussaff) January 30, 2017

Me right now at the MOA Arena:#WearTheCrown #MissUniverse pic.twitter.com/b6k3OxoQS7

— Karl Molina (@KBOMolina) January 30, 2017

Steve Harvey: Miss Universe 2016 is France!

Universe: SURE NA YAN HA??????#MissUniverse #WearTheCrown

— Halika Murakami (@Cinephilliacy) January 30, 2017

Congratulations, Maxine! We’re so proud of you. #MissUniverse #Philippines pic.twitter.com/DtDmiNNR4v

— (@iamronnieverano) January 30, 2017

Stop bashing, Stop the hate, Top 6 is more than enough. Maxine made us proud. Thats it!
#MissUniverse #Philippines

— Madam Luciana (@MadamLucyMo) January 30, 2017

Congrats to the whole #MissUniverse team. Thank you for choosing the #Philippines as your venue. It’ll take years before it happens again.

— James Banaag (@dearscarjames) January 30, 2017

Pia Wurtzbach is still my Miss Universe. She has set the standard so high I think no one can ever replace her. #MissUniverse #Philippines

— Abigail Dagdag (@ABItheone) January 30, 2017

Ms Haiti’s heart & mind are strengthened by past adversities. She is confidently smart & beautiful with a heart.#MissUniverse #Philippines

— MayWard Official ✈ (@MayWardOfficial) January 30, 2017