President Rodrigo Duterte rallied 2016 Miss Universe candidates to “make an impact and inspire change” when he welcomed 84 beauty queens to Malacañang on Monday. “More importantly, this is a chance for you to make an impact, to inspire change, and even be the change that you wish to see in the world. Two candidates — Miss Finland and Miss Switzerland — were absent because they were not feeling well, according to Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo. She said the President is been invited to watch the January 30 coronation but he has yet to confirm his attendance. The 65th Miss Universe grand coronation will be held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on January 30.

Source: Manila Times January 23, 2017 17:04 UTC