Jaypee Santos, Janine Tugonon's Boyfriend, Happy With Girlfriend's First Runner-up Win In Miss Universe

Jaypee Santos, the boyfriend of Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon, is happy of the first runner-up finish of his girlfriend in the recently concluded 2012 Miss Universe beauty pageant held Wednesday night at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Jaypee Santos and Janine Tugonon 

"Hi, Mahal! This is it. You already got what you wished for. I know you wanted more, you wanted to be Miss Universe, but God has a better plan for you. And I know this His plan. I'm so thankful and blessed," Santos told ANC's "Dateline Philippines," after he was asked about his message to Tugonon.

Santos and Tugonon, who met at work, have been a couple for eight months. Santos watched his girlfriend compete in the prestigious beauty contest at his workplace. He said he felt nervous throughout the competition.

"Sobrang kaba. Hindi ko na maramdaman ang kamay ko. As in gusto ko na lang na parang matunaw sa kaba. First time kong naranasan yung ganoon. Pinapayuhan niya ako (na huwag kabahan). Siya yung mas malakas pa ang loob sa akin, despite na siya pa yung kasali, ako yung nanonood lang," he said.

During her live interview on "TV Patrol" on Thursday evening, Tugonon said she is excited to go home and see her boyfriend.

"So excited to go home and see you. I know happy ka na uuwi ako. Sana we'll be stronger, 'yong relationship natin," she said.

Meanwhile, Malacañang hailed Tugonon's successful stint in the pageant, saying her achievement showcased to the world, "the grace, sophistication, and beauty" of Filipinas.

"Ms. Janine Tugonon, by winning 1st runner up in the Miss Universe pageant, held up the country’s banner and showed the world, once again, the grace, sophistication, and beauty that Filipinas possess,” Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said. "From her winning as Binibining Pilipinas to representing our proud nation on the stage of Miss Universe, the Filipino people have supported Ms. Tugonon throughout her journey and in the hearts of our countrymen; she is our winner, our Miss Philippines."

Read more about Tugonon's first runner-up win here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2012/12/philippines-janine-tugonon-bags-1st.html