The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday finally confirmed that the Philippines’ hosting of the Miss Universe pageant next year will push through after earlier reports of cancellation.
Despite not scoring a back-to-back victory in the Miss Universe pageant, the Philippines was the “runaway winner” at this year’s edition of the international beauty tilt, the country’s Tourism chief said.
The Top 3 candidates of the Miss Universe 2016 pageant answered one last question before the much awaited crowning moment of Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach’s successor.
A friend of mine has two things to thank for her standout name. First, India won when we last hosted in 1994, about the same time she was born. Second, her parents love Miss Universe. From “Ronalisa”—an amalgamation of her mom and dad’s names—she became “Sushmita.”
It was perhaps one of the most rigid and much awaited parts of the Miss Universe pageant amid all the pressure and the stiff competition, but at the backstage, the preliminary competition and national costume show were marked by nothing friendly smiles and positive vibes from the candidates.
Philippine bet Maxine Medina failed to advance to the Final 3 of the Miss Universe 2016 pageant.
Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz on Friday revealed her top five picks for the upcoming 65th Miss Universe on January 30.
Malacañang has asked all government agencies and offices to fully support the country’s hosting of the Miss Universe pageant this month to ensure that it would be successful.
Filipino gays lined up early Monday to witness today's historic event - the coronation of the next Miss Universe.
Expectedly, Philippine beauty queen Maxine Medina received thunderous applause and was apparently a hometown favorite in the swimsuit parade and evening gown presentation of the 65th Miss Universe pageant held on Thursday at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.