Re: Miss Universe 2016 Host is the PHILIPPINES to be held on January 29th

**reyna_USA** Thu Jul 28, 2016 1:00 pm

bonner wrote:BREAKING NEWS! Miss Universe 2016 will be in the Philippines on the 30th of January 2017 as announced by DOT Secretary Wanda Teo during the press conference held today.

Then why at first he said no???
They don't make up their minds. Rolling Eyes

**Milka** Thu Jul 28, 2016 1:59 pm

reyna_USA wrote:
bonner wrote:BREAKING NEWS! Miss Universe 2016 will be in the Philippines on the 30th of January 2017 as announced by DOT Secretary Wanda Teo during the press conference held today.
Then why at first he said no???
They don't make up their minds.

I'm confused too, just yesterday I read that he said it's too much money and they will not host it.
And now apparently it's confirmed that it will be held in the Philippines?

What's going on here Question

**Wojtek** Thu Jul 28, 2016 3:20 pm

Milka wrote:
reyna_USA wrote:
bonner wrote:BREAKING NEWS! Miss Universe 2016 will be in the Philippines on the 30th of January 2017 as announced by DOT Secretary Wanda Teo during the press conference held today.
Then why at first he said no???
They don't make up their minds.

I'm confused too, just yesterday I read that he said it's too much money and they will not host it.
And now apparently it's confirmed that it will be held in the Philippines?

What's going on here

"The government is not going to spend any single centavo. It will be the private sector who would shoulder the expenses."

**kleftokotou** Thu Jul 28, 2016 5:05 pm

bonner wrote:...

Greece made the cut in 1994 when the pageant was held here how about a decade??

I have chance to see the girls in person and up close!

Yes!!!!! 1994 was the best year in Greek pageant history,we enter the semifinals in ΜW and ΜU and got the MI crown!!!
You are soooo lucky! I am jealous! Crying or Very sad

**scotty2hotty** Sun Jul 31, 2016 6:21 pm

Congrats Bonner!

**bonner** Tue Aug 02, 2016 2:09 am

scotty2hotty wrote:Congrats Bonner!

We are now planning to watch it live with my friends I hope the venue is just within Metro Manila

**bonner** Tue Aug 02, 2016 2:10 am

kleftokotou wrote:
bonner wrote:...

Greece made the cut in 1994 when the pageant was held here how about a decade??

I have chance to see the girls in person and up close!
Yes!!!!! 1994 was the best year in Greek pageant history,we enter the semifinals in ΜW and ΜU and got the MI crown!!!
You are soooo lucky! I am jealous!

It should say "Dejavu" not a decade, the auto corrector on my tablet is too bad

**scotty2hotty** Mon Aug 08, 2016 9:23 pm

Not good news

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/08/08/isis-philippines-branch-calls-for-attacks-on-miss-universe-pageant.html

Islamic State jihadis in the Philippines are plotting to attack the Miss Universe contest that will be held in their country in 2017, according to a secret jihadi social media channel accessed by The Foreign Desk.
In a thread posted to a Telegram Messenger group called “IS Philippines supporters,” a jihadi, noting next year’s pageant, encourages “everyone who can” to launch attacks at the event.
Addressing “brothers who love martyrdom,” the author inspires followers to target the blood of foreigners whose nations have participated in the war against ISIS.
ISIS leaders have long been encouraging supporters to launch local attacks in their native countries if the possibility of traveling to fight alongside the Islamic State in the group’s Syria and Iraq Caliphate is not feasible.
The Miss Universe contest is scheduled for January 2017 in the Philippines, where the pageant was last held in 1994.
The pageant, which brings together women from around the world, was founded in 1952 by Pacific Knitting Mills, a California-based clothing company. Most recently, Donald Trump bought the entire stock of the Miss Universe Organization from NBC in September 2015, and after three days sold all shares to talent agency William Morris (WME/IMG).
The post offers a downloadable video on how to assemble a suicide belt, as well as a 49-page guide in English on how to manufacture explosives.

**reyna_USA** Mon Aug 08, 2016 10:27 pm

scotty2hotty wrote:Not good news

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/08/08/isis-philippines-branch-calls-for-attacks-on-miss-universe-pageant.html

Islamic State jihadis in the Philippines are plotting to attack the Miss Universe contest that will be held in their country in 2017, according to a secret jihadi social media channel accessed by The Foreign Desk.
In a thread posted to a Telegram Messenger group called “IS Philippines supporters,” a jihadi, noting next year’s pageant, encourages “everyone who can” to launch attacks at the event.
Addressing “brothers who love martyrdom,” the author inspires followers to target the blood of foreigners whose nations have participated in the war against ISIS.
ISIS leaders have long been encouraging supporters to launch local attacks in their native countries if the possibility of traveling to fight alongside the Islamic State in the group’s Syria and Iraq Caliphate is not feasible.
The Miss Universe contest is scheduled for January 2017 in the Philippines, where the pageant was last held in 1994.
The pageant, which brings together women from around the world, was founded in 1952 by Pacific Knitting Mills, a California-based clothing company. Most recently, Donald Trump bought the entire stock of the Miss Universe Organization from NBC in September 2015, and after three days sold all shares to talent agency William Morris (WME/IMG).
The post offers a downloadable video on how to assemble a suicide belt, as well as a 49-page guide in English on how to manufacture explosives.

I was about to make a comment about this matter. Not good news at all!!!

**bonner** Wed Aug 17, 2016 5:40 am

From Normal Blog

Miss Universe 2016 Host is the PHILIPPINES to be held on January 29th - Page 3 Siargao-1_zpsfw9ckerl

One of the best places being recommended for Miss Universe in Manila as potential out-of-town swimsuit shoot venue is Siargao Island (a tear-drop shaped island in the Philippine Sea situated 800 kilometers southeast of Manila in the province of Surigao del Norte). The place is known primarily as a surfers’ paradise. But the relatively unspoilt beauty and charm of its various islands make this a strong contender as backdrop for the clips of the candidates in their swimsuits. After all, if the country will be promoted heavily around the Universe, then the Department of Tourism might as well take advantage of giving the spotlight on the best places we can offer.

Siargao Island is definitely one of them.

**t4mb4y-22** Mon Sep 12, 2016 12:09 pm

Nice for the Philippines to host Miss Universe. I do hope Miss World Finals will be in the Philippines someday.

**Milka** Sun Oct 02, 2016 8:16 pm

Why are we not hearing any news from Miss Universe organisation?

Will the pageant really be held in the Philippines? Question

**Wojtek** Sun Oct 02, 2016 8:31 pm

Milka wrote:Why are we not hearing any news from Miss Universe organisation?

Will the pageant really be held in the Philippines?

I guess they're still in negotiations

**bonner** Mon Oct 03, 2016 6:19 am

Wojtek wrote:
Milka wrote:Why are we not hearing any news from Miss Universe organisation?

Will the pageant really be held in the Philippines?

I guess they're still in negotiations

Just yesterday we are talking about Miss Universe and I heard lots of rumor, however I dont want to spread rumor yet here not until there is official news about this. But what I can say is Miss Universe is still 50/50 that it will be held in our country. SO many reason including politics. But I hope it will be held here. Lets see what will happen

Ps: The dept of tourism already started preparing not until....

**Milka** Mon Oct 03, 2016 10:24 am

I have a feeling, that pretty soon MU organisation will inform us that the host is Las Vegas again lol!

**bonner** Wed Oct 05, 2016 9:45 am

I heard about this news the other night on TV

As confirmed by the DOT Secretary of the Philippines:

*Miss Universe 2016* is confirmed to be held here in the Philippines, but still I need official announcement from MU Org

Schedule
January 13, 2017: Arrival of Candidates
January 14, 2017 onwards: Pre-Pageant activities (Cebu City, Vigan, Siargao, Intramuros..)
January 30,2017: Coronation Night @ SM MOA Arena.. 4 a.m is the open house and the show will start at 8 a.m.

**Wojtek** Sat Oct 08, 2016 12:34 pm

In an interview with ABS-CBN News' MJ Felipe, Wurtzbach raised caution in drawing conclusions from mere gossip, especially since De Castro has said that her post about the two of them crying "had nothing to do with the cancellation."

"I understand how people could easily jump to that conclusion because everybody's waiting for an announcement," admitted Wurtzbach, "But you know, we also talk about other things."

The beauty queen, who has been vocal about her wish to crown her successor in front of a local crowd, added: "We're working very hard in making [Miss Universe in the Philippines] happen. Please bear us. Very soon, I promise, we will have an announcement."