Alexie Brooks. Image: INQUIRER.net/Armin P.
Adina Alexie Mae Brooks may not have ended up with the coveted Miss Universe Philippines crown at the national pageant held last month, but she received her own national title as Miss Eco International Philippines , and P300,000 as Miss Jell Life. Speaking with a select group of scribes in Taguig City on Thursday, June 6, Brooks revealed how she intends to use that big of an amount. “I’m gonna go home and go treat my grandma out.
I haven’t been home for a while now. And yesterday, she called me and she was crying and she’s asking me when I’m going home,” she said. Brooks has been away from home for several months because of the various activities for the 2024 Miss Universe Philippines pageant, and her stay in Manila got extended because of commitments that came with her national title, her ticket to the 2025 Miss Eco International pageant.
But she will finally get to be with her dear Lola Basing next week when she returns to Iloilo City for her homecoming on June 11. Her hometown of Leon is also preparing a rousing welcome for the queen on June 12, Independence Day. “So I’m going home next week for my homecoming, and I’ll probably take her out with some of her favorite foods.
She didn’t really ask for much, but help my grandma, help my family,” Brooks shared. “Everyone is so excited, and I am very excited myself. I can’t wait to see you and meet all my people.
I know they’ve been there for me all througho.
