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Miss Universe most likely
THERE’S an influx of forecasts on who will be the 65th Miss Universe. Amid the genuine pageant experts are pseudo-armchair analysts, psycho-keyboard trolls and the brazenly rude bashers.
The most beautiful day in the universe
TODAY, the world—or universe, rather—will have a new queen.
Musings on Miss Universe
FIRST, a full disclosure: I wasn’t privileged to cover the ancillary events of the 65th Miss Universe competition in Vigan, Cebu and Davao. But on my lofty armchair perch, I could glean who among the 86 contestants are making an impressive mark, at least on us pageant superfans and fashion watchers. The events, though, have no bearing on the scores of the candidates.
Security for Miss Universe pageant gets high marks
SECURITY preparations for the Miss Universe beauty pageant that culminates on Monday, January 30, received high praise from the Miss Universe Organization (MUO). “We are very happy; this is definitely beyond our expectations,” MUO President Paula Shuggart said after meeting with representatives from the Philippine National Police and the Department of Tourism (DOT) over the weekend at the Conrad Manila.
Early faves at Miss Universe
IN an unscientific survey among my Facebook friends who are pageant superfans-slash-experts, I asked them their Top 15 bets for the 65th Miss Universe and to explain their Top 5 choices. The forecast is based on initial impressions on the candidates before their official glamshots and videos are released, and ahead of the preliminary competitions.
PLDT to broadcast Miss Universe pageant live
MULTIMEDIA conglomerate PLDT Inc. has struck a partnership agreement with the Miss Universe Organization and Solar Entertainment for the live broadcast of the Miss Universe 2016 pageant through its various terrestrial and digital channels.
Security forces ready for Asean summit, Miss U show in Davao
DAVAO CITY—Authorities here firmed up the security blanket for two international events next week, as they appealed to residents to help through vigilance in their communities.
The #MACxMissUniverse kit
BY next week, the Philippines will be all about the Miss Universe 2016 pageant and the lovely contestants who are coming from all over the world.
PAL official carrier of Miss Universe
Flag Carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has once more been designated as Official Airline Partner of the 65th edition of the annual Miss Universe beauty pageant to be held in Manila this month. This is the third time the country is hosting the prestigious event.
Miss Universe tickets to sell at P8,000 to P50,000
Contrary to memes dominating most Facebook feeds over the weekend, the tickets for “The Most Beautiful Night in the Universe” are not as affordable as one is hoping to believe. The cheapest is pegged at P2,120 while the highest is P14,260, with other posts saying VIP tickets cost P25,000.
Miss Universe is on!
PAGEANT fans—this one included—couldn’t hide their hysteria as 10 candidates from the Asia-Pacific region arrived in the country for the kickoff ceremony of the 65th Miss Universe Competition at the swank S Maison Mall at the Mall of Asia Complex.
Miss Universe comes ‘home’ for the third time
THE “Most Beautiful Night in the Universe” almost never came to be. There were strong speculations that, contrary to widespread rumors, the Miss Universe pageant would not happen here and will go back to its de-facto home in Las Vegas.
Wake up early if you want to watch the Miss Universe
By Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo / Special to the BusinessMirror