Miss World 2022 Karolina Bielawska visits the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — Reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska of Poland flew into the country with Miss World Organization chief executive officer Julia Morley to visit two beneficiaries of their Beauty with a Purpose outreach.

The Polish beauty queen is set to visit the Tuloy Foundation and the Educational Research and Development Assistance (ERDA) learning facility for children in Tondo, Manila.

During a press conference at the Crowne Plaza earlier this week, Bielawska told members of the media that she had been hearing a lot about Jollibee and adobo and how she was excited to taste them as a foodie herself.

"I've also heard great things about Apo Reef and the Underground River in Palawan. I can't visit them all now, but this is the start. I'm also excited to meet Father Rocky and the Tuloy Foundation street children, as well as those from ERDA, which will be formally launched on September 23.

"I feel blessed for having the Miss World title for a long time. To whom much is given, much is expected. When I share my blessings and my happiness, it makes it all worthwhile. To aspiring queens, stay true to yourself and your strengths. Have fun, girls! You'll meet so many people all over the world.

"I've learned so much from every person I met. I want to be remembered as somebody authentic though I'm not perfect. Someone who made a positive change. Once you've touched a soul, you cannot take it back," said Karolina, who is now considered the longest reigning Miss World title holder.

Miss World Philippines national director Arnold L. Vegafria, together with reigning Miss World Philippines Gwen Fourniol and pageant sponsor Blue Water Day Spa, welcomed the Miss World Organization guests, who flew into the country on Wednesday