The whole internet went wild over the rumour that Philippines will no longer host the Miss Universe 2016 finale. The rumour started when current National Director of Miss World Singapore, Ines Ligron made the statement on her official Facebook page with the announcement claiming that Miss Universe will not be held in the Philippines.

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However, all the rumours were put to rest when Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo and Undersecretary Kat De Castro on Wednesday assured the public that the coronation night will happen in Manila on January 30. "I'd like to assure you that Miss Universe will be here, the contest will be here on January 30," Teo declared in an interview with GMA News' Balitanghali.

The contestant arrivals are expected on January 13 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. De Castro also mentioned that the Tourism department is following President Rodrigo Duterte's instructions to arrange all the activities related to the pageant at one venue in Manila.

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"Not all the girls will be going to different provinces, some would have like 10 to 15 girls. For example, [for] Siargao, we will only bring the candidates who know how to surf," De Castro further explained.

Now this is something to rejoice about!! Shutting down all the rumours, Philippines proudly made the announcement that it will be playing host to the finalists of Miss Universe 2016 pageant. How excited are you about the Miss Universe 2016? Who are you rooting for?