Miss Philippines bet, Janine Tugonon, is declared first runner-up in the 2012 Miss Universe Competition :-)

Congratulations to our very own Miss Universe Philippines-candidate, Janine Tugonon, who was declared first runner-up in the 2012 Miss Universe Competition!!!

(Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, was named the winner.)

CONGRATS, JANINE!!!
WE ARE TRULY PROUD OF YOU.

Proud to be a Filipina,
SAL ♥

(Photo credit: Greg Harbaugh)

Miss USA, Olivia Culpo (R) reacts with Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon after winning the Miss Universe pageant

Miss Philippines, Janine Tugonon, competes in an evening gown of her choice as one of the top ten contestants

(Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

Miss Philippines 2012, Janine Tugonon, is introduced during the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Miss Philippines, Janine Tugonon, competes in the swimsuit portion of the Miss Universe pageant
(REUTERS/Steve Marcus)

Miss Philippines, Janine Tugonon, performs onstage at the 2012 Miss Universe Costume Show in Las Vegas, Nevada