Blessa Figueroa. Screenshot from Miss Asia Pacific International Facebook page.

MANILA — The Philippines' bet Blessa Figueroa ended her Miss Asia Pacific International journey as 3rd runner-up during the coronation night held Monday in Pasay City.

The USA's Janelis Leyba won the crown, besting 32 other candidates. 

Mexico's Karen Sofia Nunez was named 1st runner-up while Belgium's Selena Ali was 2nd runner-up.

Figueroa was aiming for the second Miss Asia Pacific International crown for the Philippines.

Sharifa Akeel was the first representative from the Philippines who won the title in 2018.

In the last edition of the pageant held in 2019, the country's bet Klyza Castro ended her journey as part of the Top 25.

Here are the placements and special awards of Miss Asia Pacific International 2024:

Miss Asia Pacific International 2024: USA

1st-runner-up: Mexico

2nd runner-up: Belgium

3rd runner-up: Philippines

4th runner-up: Germany

TOP 10

Canada

New Zealand

Sweden

Thailand

Vietnam

TOP 20

Nigeria

Guam

Bolivia

India

Venezuela

Singapore 

Colombia

Hong Kong 

Netherlands

France

SPECIAL AWARDS:

Best in Swimsuit: Germany 

Best in Evening Gown: Thailand

Best National Costume: Vietnam

Miss Congeniality: Guam

People’s Choice Award: Thailand

Miss Asia Pacific Continental Queen of Africa: Nigeria

Miss Asia Pacific Continental Queen of Oceania: Guam

Miss Asia Pacific Continental Queen of Europe: Belgium

Miss Asia Pacific Continental Queen of Americas: Bolivia

Miss Asia Pacific Continental Queen of Asia: India