6 Philippine Showbiz Today
6 Philippine Showbiz Today
January 8 - 21 , 2017 Jan . 22-Feb . 7 , 2015
65th Miss Universe Beauty Pageant 2017 in Manila
Miss Universe is one of the most highly-anticipated events in over 190 countries . With over 90 gorgeous women competing for the crown , is a battle not only of beauty , but also of wit and confidence . The pageant is even more thrilling for Filipino fans as it will be hosted by the Philippines for the first time in more than two decades — with the reigning Miss Universe also being a Filipina .
On Jan . 30 , all eyes will be on Miss Universe Philippines Maxine Medina as she attempts a backto-back win for the country , while reigning Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach prepares to pass on the crown to her successor .
As the official broadcast partner of Miss Universe , Solar Entertainment Corporation gives Filipino viewers access to watch the coronation day live on etc . etc will also air a special series of The Journey to the Crown — A Celebration of Beauty : Finale episode featuring Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach on Jan . 8 at 7:30 p . m ., as well as a five-hour two-part special , 10 Sunrises in the Philippines , featuring all the Miss Universe 2016 candidates on Jan . 21 and 28 at 10 p . m . as they tour the Philippines , and All About U on Feb . 4 and 5 at 8 p . m ..
“ As the official broadcast partner of Miss Universe , Solar
Entertainment shall bring unrivaled media coverage to every Filipino , happening on multiple networks and digital platforms from day one right through the coronation ,” said Wilson Tieng , president and CEO of Solar Entertainment Corporation .
Solar has partnered with TV networks TV5 , GMA 7 and ABS- CBN to bring this historic event to Filipinos all over the world and to give Filipinos the complete Miss Universe experience .
“ Bringing Miss Universe to the Philippines is one of the top events that we have ever invested in . It was an opportunity that we did not want to miss ,” said Tieng . “ For Miss Universe , we have jampacked activities that will be happening at the same time , and we ’ re excited to share it with the viewers . My team and I are looking forward to , above everything , the coming together of all industry partners and business affiliates geared towards providing the utmost support in making this much-anticipated event happen .”
For more updates , log on www . solarentertainmentcorp . com / channel / whats _ new / etc and check out etc on www . facebook . com / etctv , on Twitter and Instagram via @ etc _ channel . ● - I . Red , MS Ms . Universe Philippines Maxine Medina hopes to follow reigning Ms . Universe Pia Wurtzbach
Cardinal Tagle blesses Pia Wurtzbach
MANILA -- Reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach paid a courtesy visit to Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle on Monday .
Wurtzbach visited Tagle in the archbishop ’ s residence in Intramuros to turn over her donations to Caritas Manila , the lead Catholic agency for social services and development of the Archdiocese of Manila .
“ We are here for one purpose and it is to serve our brothers and sisters with no other motivation but love ,” the cardinal said in a report from CBCP News .
“ We are happy that a person like you and other celebrities , if we might use that word , are offering whatever you could to support especially the young people in need of education .”
The prelate blessed Wurtzbach and gave her a rosary which was a gift from Pope Francis .
The beauty queen donated designer clothes , bags and other accessories , which will be sold at a Christmas bazaar organized by Caritas Manila .
The bazaar was held at Glorietta 5 in Makati City in December . Proceeds from the bazaar will be used to fund the programs of Caritas Manila for the youth . ● - ABS-CBN