IN PHOTOS: Miss Universe 2016 candidates explore Manila

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IN PHOTOS: Miss Universe 2016 candidates explore Manila

Ben Nabong

The candidates also traveled to Siargao. Meanwhile, reigning queen Pia Wurtzbach pays a visit to Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle

MANILA, Philippines – Eleven candidates of Miss Universe, in the country for pre-pageant activities, toured Manila on Monday, December 12. 

The ladies were accompanied by Tourism secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo and officials of the Department of Tourism as they visited historic Intramuros. The ladies rode a kalesa and offered a wreath at the monument of national hero Jose Rizal.

Check out the photos below.

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Photo by Ben Nabong/Rappler

Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism

 

Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism

 

Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism

 

Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach meanwhile visited Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle in the morning. She and her pageant mentor Jonas Gaffud turned over the money raised from the A Royal Affair fashion show held last Friday, December 9. 

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle greets reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach who, along with some local celebrities, donated designer clothing, accessories, bags and other items for the 'Celebrity and Friends Pre-loved Luxury Brands Sale,' a fundraising drive for Caritas Manila's scholarship program. Photo by Roy Lagarde /Rappler

 

 

Previously, the candidates traveled to Siargao, where they had a photo shoot and experienced the beach.

Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism

 

Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism

 

 

Thank you, Siargao! The candidates had a blast discovering its beautiful beaches. #65thMissUniverse

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Surf’s up! Miss New Zealand @tpdgurl nails her swimsuit photoshoot in Cloud 9, Siargao. #65thMissUniverse

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On Cloud 9 Beach in Siargao island! #MissUniverse

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The ladies are next set to visit Cebu. – Rappler.com

 

 

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