MISS UNIVERSE 2018 in PH NOV. 25, 2018 | Update PG. 7

[firerprince]

BREAKING: MISS UNIVERSE 2018 might be hosted by the Philippines especially the Boracay Island on the 25th of November 2018 together with the annual thanksgiving in the US.

NEWS BROUGHT BY TV PATROL MOMENTS AGO:

- In connection to the re-opening of the Boracay Islands 6 months from now, Philippine Dept of Tourism talked to MUO for the country to host the pageant and to re-introduce the popular white sand beach to the world.

- The negotiations were very positive according to DOT. MUO wanted to host the pageant last year but the country was busy for the ASEAN SUMMIT. Now, they are eager to bring back the pageant in the country.

- Certain preparations were established for the upcoming event. (Filipino Food Convention was held and foods are said to be presented during the pageant)

- November 25, 2018 is the date set by MUO.

- The long awaited approval of the President was given.

- Catriona Gray was informed with the news and said she's ready to compete anywhere...Homeland or abroad


Here's the full report Swipe for part 2

[GloriaDiazUniverse]

It will be the best Miss Universe show ever if it happens in a new, cleaner, greener, world-class Boracay with the white sand and blue waters in the background. Plus Catriona Gray winning the crown!!!!

[firerprince]

[Arduina]

I hope Iris will be judging She loves the Philippines!

[Jaishee]

In one month span, the news about the venue are changing and it's making me cringe.
Weeks ago, an article was published (photos of proof stipulated) of MUO visiting China.
Earlier this week, PH bids for 2019 hosting.
Earlier today, Denise Quinones announced Miss Universe going to be in December
And now with this news, PH bids this year and the pageant is slated to be held in November 25th.

[manasvi vangkai]

Most likely to happen!
The MUO is so lucky that the year 2018 coincided with the Boracay cleanup.
Who would have thought that MUO will be the first beneficiary of President Duterte's surprise announcement of Boracay closure and rehabilitation?

[krissynelli]

MISS UNIVERSE 2018 IS.......PHILIPPINES!!!!

[juicy_fruit146]

IT WOULD PROBABLY BE JULIA MORLEY'S WORST NIGHTMARE! AND ADDING INSULT TO THE INJURY IS CROWNING CATRIONA GRAY IN THE PH! AND ITS LIKE 99% POSSIBILTY THAT IT WOULD HAPPEN RIP MESS WORLD!

[mrgary]

That is such good news because the big event will help small businesses regain their losses from the six-month absence of tourists on the island. Very good strategy.

[koji]

AND WE'RE REALLY INTO HOSTING BIG EVENTS LIKE THIS WITH A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF OUR POPULATION ARE POOR! ONCE SHOULD HAVE BEEN ENOUGH!

[beautywatchnyc]

Except for the usual safety and security superstructure, I hope that the hosting fees and related expense items shall be undertaken thru private sector initiatives. The Philippines may be poor by G-21 economic standards, but hosting the 2018 edition in the country doesn't make the Philippines any less poor than it is now. But seeing a ready venue aside, Boracay doesn't have an existing 1st class tertiary health facility that could cater to emergencies that might arise, I wonder how the DOT should address such requirement by the MUO/IMG.

After a 6-month hiatus, hosting the 2018 Miss Universe edition in Boracay shall make up for the extended months of closure and will serve as a solid marketing strategy should the plan push through.

[sapient_101]

Should it happen in the Philippines, I hope the telecast will showcase more of Filipino flavor. Incorporate something in the stage design that will say Miss Universe is in the Philippines.

[puke.mo.vaho]

Movenpick and Shangri-La is a good choice for swimsuit activities but crowning should be at ARENA or ARANETA

[mrgary]

AND WE'RE REALLY INTO HOSTING BIG EVENTS LIKE THIS WITH A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF OUR POPULATION ARE POOR! ONCE SHOULD HAVE BEEN ENOUGH!

So what do you suggest? Should the Philippine tourism industry suffer just because half of the population is poor? If you have any other better idea than that of the government's big push to boost the tourism industry to improve the economy of the country,
then please let us all know. That'd be great.

[volendammer]

Will they invite some girls for the pre-pageant events like in 2016? I hope they do! It helps to gain the heat and to promote the events. but this year please invite some girls from Europe and Africa as well and lessen the number of the neighborring countries invitee, DOT.

[angelkyle]

Another fake news from DOT. November is a typhoon season in the Philippines so they need a closed venue for that and the biggest venue in Boracay is the Convention Center, which can only accommodate to about 2500 to 3k guests. Imagine how small it is for Miss Universe. How can they advertise Boracay if they cant get a good video because of bad weather. Unless the rehabilitation of Boracay is just fake news to accommodate construction of a bigger venue, which I doubt. It is possible if the final venue is Manila and Boracay is the official residence, but technically, it is still Manila.

[blazingskyx27]

Boracay is already an open secret to the world, and actually placed 1st in the most beautiful island in the world according to Conde Nast Traveler back in 2016. But this will blow the doors wide open as far as the tourism is concerned, possibly recouping all the financial losses incurred during its closure. Tourism is a solid, sustainable industry that will provide jobs for the unemployed and staging The Miss UNIVERSE pageant in it will be a win - win situation for all the business based in the said island, just as long as cleanliness and care for the environment is observed and enforced. And hopefully , the Filipino culture & flavor will take a spotlight in the proceedings as well.

The possible staging of the Miss Universe pageant here is for me, kinda reminiscent of Miss UNIVERSE 2001, where Denise Quinones was crowned in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, her motherland. But I wish that there will be no Filipino judges in the panel come Finals Night, as to erase certain doubts if ever Cat emerge victorious when the dust settles, unlike the case with Denise, where Marc Anthony & Dayanara Torres, her fellow countrymen were among the panel
of judges, bringing a certain shade of suspicion with her victory.

[juicy_fruit146]

MESS EARTH CANDIDATES CAN PICK UP THE TRASHES AND GARBAGES AFTER THE MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT TO PRESERVE MOTHER EARTH! AND MISS PHILIPPINES WILL HAVE A SPEECH AFTER CLEANING BORACAY

[theblob]

Not holding my breath until I see actual receipts. For all we know, it may end up in Lame Vegas again.

[Virginia Dalisay]

OMG!!! Totoo ba toh,,, MAGMADALI TALAGANG GANAPIN ULET SA ATIN.... may kakayanan ba tayong ayusin ang Boracay in a span of 6 months.... At may sapat bang hotel sa boracay para sa mga foreign visitors... May airport ba dun na lalapagan ng mga eroplano... Dont tell me pagbabangkain nyo at pasasakayin nyo sa bus at trycicle ang lahat ng dadalo duon. At ang logistic at preparation ng mga equipment ng IMG, madugo yan... At saan ang malaking Arena or Coliseum sa Boracay... DONT TELL ME NA MAG AALA MISS EARTH YAN at sa GITNA NG DAGAT ANG Final Coronation Night... KALOOOKAHHHH LANG HAH... hayyyyssss nakuhhhh,,, wag sana silang pumalpak dyan at baka maging isang MALAKING KAHIHIYAN yan worldwide kung saka sakali...

[lutosfeet]

It's a NO for me, November is a typhoon/rainy month and I don't think so the girls will enjoy the Boracay, April-May is the best month holding pageant like Miss Universe is the best choice ..

[koji]

AND WE'RE REALLY INTO HOSTING BIG EVENTS LIKE THIS WITH A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF OUR POPULATION ARE POOR! ONCE SHOULD HAVE BEEN ENOUGH!

So what do you suggest? Should the Philippine tourism industry suffer just because half of the population is poor? If you have any other better idea than that of the government's big push to boost the tourism industry to improve the economy of the country,
then please let us all know. That'd be great.

TANGA KA!!! THE PAST ADMINISTRATION WAS ABLE TO INCREASE TOURIST ARRIVALS WITHOUT HOSTING THE BIG 2! IT WENT DOWN WITH THIS ADMINISTRATION. GETTING RID OF ALL AQUINO'S TRADEMARK THAT WAS VERY EFFECTIVE WAS A DUMB IDEA. AND, SPENDING A LOT OF MONEY TO HOST AN ACTIVITY THAT WILL NOT REALLY TRANSLATE TO INCREASE TOURIST ARRIVALS AFTER THE PAGEANT IS DUMBER! PUNYETA KANG TANGA KA! ISA PA YANG NAG LIKE!

[Stoichio]

I hope Iris will be judging She loves the Philippines!

The Philippines loves her too, of course.

The newly appointed Food Tourism Ambassador is half-French

[gemsparks]

Hosting Miss Universe during rainy and stormy season is a no for me. What if during that month of November another Yolanda- like typhoon would hit the country? Why in a rush to host Miss Universe?
The best date to host Miss Universe would be summer months of April and May. Sec. Teo and those willing to invest in the pageant should know that. Miss Universe and IMG should just accept first the offer of Hangzhou to host the pageant in September then Philippines will warmly host it by May 2019

[Stoichio]

IT WOULD PROBABLY BE JULIA MORLEY'S WORST NIGHTMARE! AND ADDING INSULT TO THE INJURY IS CROWNING CATRIONA GRAY IN THE PH! AND ITS LIKE 99% POSSIBILTY THAT IT WOULD HAPPEN RIP MESS WORLD!

Actually, it would be a reason to forgive Julia Morley and her Miss World if ever Pusa wins. Coz the injustice they did to her paved the way for a higher platform for Pusa.


Nevertheless, I am happy that PH will host again. It will be a the most beautiful day of the year: November 25, 2018!

Now the country whose girl suddenly declined a previously nodded participation to promote PH, next time, don't renege on your words. Honor it! Kasi, ang aabutin niyo.

[Stoichio]

Will they invite some girls for the pre-pageant events like in 2016? I hope they do! It helps to gain the heat and to promote the events. but this year please invite some girls from Europe and Africa as well and lessen the number of the neighborring countries invitee, DOT.

They will not invite Thailand for sure coz last year, they reprimanded their girl to participate in promoting Philippine Tourism.


Aside from Japan and Korea, the large chunk of tourists are actually from Europe so, i do hope more European girls will be invited this time.

[Stoichio]

Hosting Miss Universe during rainy and stormy season is a no for me. What if during that month of November another Yolanda- like typhoon would hit the country? Why in a rush to host Miss Universe?
The best date to host Miss Universe would be summer months of April and May. Sec. Teo and those willing to invest in the pageant should know that. Miss Universe and IMG should just accept first the offer of Hangzhou to host the pageant in September then Philippines will warmly host it by May 2019

April & May is no longer an ideal month nowadays because during those months, scorching ambient temperatures are prevalent. Many girls will collapse due to heat stroke. November to March is ideal. Just pray na walang

[Nina Cleopatra]

The MUO WILL NOT Crown Catrina unless Philippines hosts Miss Universe. So either Philippines hosts this year and pay up or the next. Otherwise Catrina will be crying again like she did at MW. Miss Universe will not crown a MW Flop unless the whole fee of 12 M and more is paid up just like with Pia.

[beautywatchnyc]

AND WE'RE REALLY INTO HOSTING BIG EVENTS LIKE THIS WITH A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF OUR POPULATION ARE POOR! ONCE SHOULD HAVE BEEN ENOUGH!

So what do you suggest? Should the Philippine tourism industry suffer just because half of the population is poor? If you have any other better idea than that of the government's big push to boost the tourism industry to improve the economy of the country,
then please let us all know. That'd be great.

TANGA KA!!! THE PAST ADMINISTRATION WAS ABLE TO INCREASE TOURIST ARRIVALS WITHOUT HOSTING THE BIG 2! IT WENT DOWN WITH THIS ADMINISTRATION. GETTING RID OF ALL AQUINO'S TRADEMARK THAT WAS VERY EFFECTIVE WAS A DUMB IDEA. AND, SPENDING A LOT OF MONEY TO HOST AN ACTIVITY THAT WILL NOT REALLY TRANSLATE TO INCREASE TOURIST ARRIVALS AFTER THE PAGEANT IS DUMBER! PUNYETA KANG TANGA KA! ISA PA YANG NAG LIKE!

You fired an opinion and expect all others to toe your line of thinking? Tether your horses while you still can, dude! Don't take offense if I happen to like Mrgary's take. After everything else that has been said, you're not the only person who has a monopoly of opinion on this matter. Lest you forget, this is, and has always been, a public forum. Everyone else has a say. And whatever that is that ails you, you can stop acting like a precocious 5-year old!

[lutosfeet]

The MUO WILL NOT Crown Catrina unless Philippines hosts Miss Universe. So either Philippines hosts this year and pay up or the next. Otherwise Catrina will be crying again like she did at MW. Miss Universe will not crown a MW Flop unless the whole fee of 12 M and more is paid up just like with Pia.

My gawd who the hell is Catrina? By the way, just a reminder in 2001 you're girl won in your hometurp