Philippines’ bet Michelle Dee is now leading Miss Universe 2023’s “Voice for Change” category with more than 150,000 votes, advocating autism awareness and inclusivity.

In a three-minute video, the 28-year-old beauty queen shared her personal advocacy by encouraging the public to take part in it, showing how individuals on the autism spectrum possess a unique skill set that makes them valuable assets in various roles, from technology and data analysis to creative fields.

In a social media post, the Miss Universe Philippines organization thanked the Filipino fans for their massive support, who have been continuously helping Dee in her Miss Universe journey.

"Through Bayanihan, we have achieved the top spot for Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Marquez Dee in the Voice for Change category," it captioned.

Apart from the online voting, the selection committee will choose the top three winners for the said category.

The winners will be announced during coronation night on November 19.