THE 65TH ANNUAL MISS UNIVERSE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED
Photos by Noli A. Berioso
65th Annual Miss Universe Pageant was officially launched November 16, 2016 at the Rizal Ballroom of Shangri-la Hotel Makati. The annual beauty pageant will be hosted in the Philippines thanks to the support of private sector partners of LCS Holdings Inc. and the Philippine Department of Tourism .
Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City (15,000 capacity) will set the stage for Miss Universe. The venue is the latest venture to rise at the leading entertainment and retail destination, the Mall of Asia Complex. In addition to the family, friends and fans who will travel to support their respective candidates, an enthusiastic local audience is expected. Furthermore, the global broadcast will reach approximately 190 different territories and countries worldwide.
The LCS Group is leading its major partners from the private business sector which include Okada Manila, Solar Entertainment and SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. to provide the estimated USD15 million needed to stage the pageant, to enable it to gain from the tourism opportunities that will benefit the economy. Other sponsoring organizations will be confirmed soon.
The Host Committee Private Sector includes Arch. Richelle Louise Singson Michael - Chairman of the Host Committee, from LCS Group Gov. Luis Chavit Singson- Chairman, Mr. Benjamin Palma Gil - Chief Finnance officer, Atty. Jomar Castillo - Legal Counsel, Mr. Jonas Antonio Gaffud - Creative Director. From Okda Manila - Mr. kazuo Okda - CEO and President, Mr. Tony Boy Cojuangcco - Board of Director, Mr. Takahiro Usui - Chief Operating Officer and Mr. Steve Wolstenholme - President. From Solar Entertainment Corporation - Mr. Wilson Tieng - CEO and President, Ms. Gidget Policarpio-Lao - Chief Executive Business Operation. From SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc. - Mr. Han Sy - Chairman, Mr. Edgar Tejerero - President.
Miss Universe 2016Coronation Night is on January 30, 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Pre-pageant activities will be held in selected spots in the country (Vigan, Cebu, Baguio, Davao and other regions to be announced).
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