The 65th Miss Universe candidates were given a taste of Filipino hospitality at the Governor’s Ball held on Monday, January 16 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
The ball was named after former Ilocos Sur governor Luis Chavit Singson, the host committee chairman.
“Tonight we officially mark the opening of the 65th Miss Universe competition. The long haul to bring the pageant back to the Philippines has ended. We have succeeded,” Singson said in his opening remarks.
Reigning Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach expressed excitement in meeting the candidates. ”I can’t wait to meet them, hear their stories, hear about their experience and I look forward to making more friends,” she said.
Former Miss Universe titleholders from the Philippines, Gloria Diaz (1969) and Margarita Moran (1973) also graced the event. Missosology.Org; Photos from Pao Nueve, PNA and LiveSmart Twitter account
Miss Colombia greets the crowd by sending a flying kiss during the Miss Universe Governor’s Ball on Monday (Jan. 16, 2017) evening at the SMX Convention Center.(PNA photo by Oliver Marquez)
Miss Belgium waves to the crowd upon arriving at the Miss Universe Governor’s Ball on Monday (Jan. 16, 2017) evening at the SMX Convention Center.(PNA photo by Oliver Marquez)
Reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach is escorted by former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson upon their arrival Monday (Jan. 16, 2017) evening at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City for the Miss Universe Governor’s Ball. (PNA photo by Oliver Marquez)
Reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach together with former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson and Miss Universe Organization Pres. Paul Shugart answer questions from media upon their arrival Monday (Jan. 16, 2017) evening at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City for the Miss Universe Governor’s Ball. (PNA photo by Oliver Marquez)
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