so elusive crown for the Philippines.

I also was able to watch the latter part of the pageant when the announcement for top 15 candidates was being done. I actually heard over the radio that the Ms. Philippines got the 1st runner up position so that was the time I turned on the TV. Gwendolyn made the highest achievement in the Ms. World Beauty Pageant so far among all the other Ms. Philippine candidates. Too bad she was unable to get the title but getting the 2nd place is already a big, big reason to rejoice considering the fact that many of the candidates are really beautiful. Indeed there were so many Filipinos in the audience. This proves that there are indeed so many Filipinos in London. They've given Gwendolyn the much needed support. I hope next time around we can get the title.

I think it's Gwendoline. We are so proud Miss Gwen. You make us all proud of being a Filipino.

I think she did her best and we should all be proud of her, "that's just the way the ball bounces" At least a title like that would momentarily satisfy all our appetite to win more titles, honors and crowns not just in beauty pageants but also in sports, and all the other international contests. So let's be content with that right now, Pacman fight is coming up and so is the Southeast Asian games, and yes Miss World we are coming back next year to have another shot at what you said is an "elusive title"

i have watched the coronation, i think it is well anticipated that she could win the miss world, but being the 1st runner up, was still a big thing for us Filipino, we should be proud with the achievements of our fellowmen.

congratulations to our representative for this pageant! truly the Filipinos are letting the world know that we are beautiful and talented! proud to be a Pinoy!

Im surprise really to learn that she made the 1st place/or second place.. The ranking is confusing really.. I have nothing against her, Im gald that we had a spot in Ms. World 2011. But I think Gwen looks like a gay person to me. Her built and head is so big. And I'm not impressed with her answer either. Anyway, the pageant this year was a bit cheap for me. not as sophisticated as Ms. Universe. And not so many beautiful contenders today as compared to the previous pageants..

She totally did her best even though she doesn't get the crown she's the best for us. Truly Filipinos love each other so when one person represent us, there are always lots of Filipinos who is there to cheer up and support our candidate / fighter. First runner up is also just like being the Champion because out of different countries and different beauties who competed to be champion it is really hard to get to top 15 so it is really a great achievement for Gwendolyn Ruais and also for us Filipino. Proud of her and every Filipinos that give respect to our country hope someday can also make something that will contribute to our country. =)