Patch announces that all Miss International candidates will be wearing a purple ribbon throughout the course of pageant activities. The ribbon represents their support for human rights and ending violence against women.

On her first day in Japan, Patch spends her time in Biotopia, a popular wellness facility.

Patch takes the time to make friends with her co-candidates. According to many Filipina queens that have come before her, it's always been important to remember that pageants are not solely competitions; they're about making meaningful connections, too!

Here she is enjoying a traditional Japanese tea ceremony as one of the candidates' welcoming activities. It was a way to get them acquainted with Japanese culture and get to know each other better.

A bonsai lecture was put together for the candidates. Spot Patch right in the middle!

Patch gets a close-up shot as she concentrates on making her own organic soap at this workshop that shines a light on eco-friendly living.

Dressed in a Emanuel Riñoza-created outfit, Patch attends the pageant's sponsor workshop.

All eyes were on Patch when she arrived in a pastel gown by Pablo Mendez III for the sponsors' welcome dinner.

Here's Patch all dressed up in trendy autumn-perfect clothes for her trip to Niigata.

And finally, the most recent of Patch's pre-coronation night activities: Amir Sali designed the outfit Patch wore for Miss International's national costume segment held on October 28, Monday. It's the most major activity that candidates have joined since arriving in Japan and signals the fast approaching coronation night. Keeping Patch's fans guessing about what the outfit was inspired by, Amir shared that it actually took elements from royal garb worn by Tausug princesses.