The coronation ceremony of the next edition of Miss Universe will be held at the Mall of Asia Arena on January 30, 2017.
In a press conference on Thursday, November 3, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Teo announced that the coronation night of the next edition of Miss Universe will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on January 30, 2017.
“After all that’s been said and done, I happily welcome on behalf of the DOT the latest announcement of the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) through Pia Wurtzbach that finally the Philippines will indeed play host to the much awaited 2016 Miss Universe pageant,” Teo said.
“The Miss Universe 2016 in Manila is brought to you by the DOT, MUO, LCS Group of Companies …in partnership with Okada Manila, SM Group of Companies, Solar Ent Corp, our broadcast partner.”
“This is one proud moment for all of us Filipinos to be a witness to the reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach of Cagayan De Oro as she takes her final walk and passes her crown in her home country, the Philippines.”
“We are counting on you, our media partners, event partners, sponsors, to join us as we welcome the Miss Universe candidates, their followers, and their supporters from all over the world. Together, let us show them the soul of the Philippines, and our warm Filipino hospitality,” Teo said.
The Philippines will be fielding Maxine Medina, a 25-year-old interior designer and model, in next year’s pageant.
Candidates from all over the universe will arrive in Manila on January 13t The “Miss Universe 2016” will be held on January 30, 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Hosted by Steve Harvey, the show will start at 5:00am.
