{"id":87163,"date":"2017-01-30T03:18:11","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T08:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=87163"},"modified":"2017-01-30T03:18:11","modified_gmt":"2017-01-30T08:18:11","slug":"sec-teo-miss-universe-success-is-philippines-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/01\/30\/sec-teo-miss-universe-success-is-philippines-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Sec. Teo: Miss Universe success is Philippines\u2019 win"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sec. Teo: Miss Universe success is Philippines\u2019 win (Photo: Avito C. <\/a>Dalan\/PNA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA\u2014The \u2018most beautiful day in the Universe\u2019 has finally arrived today in the Philippines, with Miss France Iris Mittenaere crowned Miss Universe 2016.<\/p>\n

Miss Haiti Raquel Pelissier placed second (first runner up), while Miss Colombia Andrea Tovar clinched the third spot (second runner up).<\/p>\n

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Corazon Teo, who was present at the competition, was quick to congratulate Mittenaere for winning the most prestigious tilt, claiming that her victory is also a triumph for the Philippines.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of the Filipino people, I congratulate Miss France for bagging the Miss Universe crown from 85 other candidates from around the world. Her win is our success as the host nation,\u201d the tourism chief said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe join the millions of people watching from more than 190 countries worldwide in celebration over Miss Mittenaere\u2019s success. And we are very proud and grateful that the Philippines became an important part in her journey to the Miss Universe crown,\u201d Teo added.<\/p>\n

She is confident all the hard work that went into the staging of the 65th Miss Universe competition in the Philippines will boost the country\u2019s bid to attract more tourists to visit the many different destinations featured at the competition.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Philippines is the runaway winner in this prestigious international event. Our islands, food, and the biggest smiles of our people are all over the news and social media these past few weeks. The world now knows how beautiful our islands are, how delectable our cuisines are, and how friendly and warm Filipinos are \u2013 just ask the Miss Universe candidates themselves,\u201d Teo expounded, recalling the diverse travel itinerary of this year\u2019s candidates had, from Boracay\u2019s party island to the cool highlands of Baguio, to the historical town of Vigan, the colorful tapestry of Mindanao in Davao City, and to the exciting multifaceted Manila.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat you saw during your brief stay \u2013 some of top destinations, festivals, our \u201cbalut\u201d, our Bohol Chocolate Hills \u2013 these are just a glimpse of what our 7,107 islands can offer. So today, I invite the world, come to the Philippines so you can affirm that when you are with Filipinos, you are with family,\u201d the tourism chief remarked.<\/p>\n

With the support of President Rodrigo Duterte, the DOT tapped the support and assistance of other government agencies, along with the pageant organizers and private partners, to deliver what ought to be the \u201cmost memorable and beautiful Miss Universe edition ever.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 65th Miss Universe was made possible with the collective effort of the DOT, the Miss Universe Organization, LCS Group headed by Gov. Chavit Singson & Architect Richelle Singson Michelle, in partnership with Okada Manila, SM Group of Companies, and Solar Entertainment Corporation, its broadcast partner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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