More than the thrill and honor to meet President Duterte, the beauty queen had serious business with her visit, laying on the negotiating table Miss Universe Organization (MUO)’s offer for the country to host the next Miss Universe pageant. Wurtzbach said that she is keeping her fingers crossed and would continue to campaign for the Philippines to become a third-time host of the Miss Universe pageant. Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach made her second visit to Malacañang. Teo said President Duterte has approved in principle the proposal for the country to host the Miss Universe 2017 pageant agreeing that it will be a marketing coup for Philippine tourism. The DOT plans to have segments of the month-long beauty pageant filmed in the scenic spots in Palawan, Boracay and Cebu, which recently made the no.

Source: The Standard July 24, 2016 11:26 UTC