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Philippine Showbiz Today
November 22 - December 7 , 2016
PHL to host Ms . Universe for 3rd time
The contract between the Philippines and the Miss Universe Organization ( MUO ) was signed by Shawn McClain , vice president for business development of MUO , inking the agreement with local partner organizations Department of Tourism ( DOT ), Okada Manila , Solar Entertainment and SM Lifestyle Entertainment
R i c h e l l e Singson-Michael , vice chairman of LCS Holdings , will chair the host committee for the Miss Universe in the Philippines .
McClain said the Philippines will benefit from the 3-hour event that will be telecast worldwide from the Mall of Asia Arena on Jan . 30 , 2017 from 8 to 11 a . m .
Ninety delegates from around the world are will vie for the coveted crown before an expected live audience of 15,000 .
“ We ’ ll be showing the world what the Philippines has to offer ,” he said . “ The Philippine government is not spending a single cent . It ’ s all private sector .”
“ The long wait is over ,” Luis “ Chavit ” Singson , LCS Holdings president , said , “ they have committed themselves , worked day and night , even before MUO
REYFORT finally gave their blessing . Not only will this event bring joy to Filipinos with its pageantry , but it is expected to deliver economic benefits through tourism to showcase our local attractions before half a billion Miss Universe fans worldwide ,” he added .
Also present at the contract-signing was Mercator Model and Artist M a n a g e m e n t ’ s CEO Jonas Gaffud , who trained 11 Misses Philippines for Miss Universe , including Pia Wurtzbach , the reigning Miss Universe and third Filipina to clinch the coveted crown after Gloria Diaz in 1969 and Margie Moran in 1973 .
Aside from the televised finals , the delegates will also participate in major preliminary events , including the Governor ’ s ball , National Costume , National Gift Auction and Coronation Ball and visit Vigan , Baguio , Cebu and Davao and other regions .
The Philippines first played host to Ms . Universe tilt in 1974 at the Folk Arts Theater , then in ‘ 94 , when the 43rd pageant was staged at the Philippine International Convention Center . ●
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