Panalo pa rin ang Pilipinas kahit na hindi nanalong Miss Universe 2016 si Maxine Medina, ayon kay Tourism Secretary Wanda Corazon Teo kahapon.
Sinabi ni Teo na panalo ang bansa dahil nalaman ng buong mundo na maganda ang Pilipinas at mabuti ang pakikitungo ng mga Pilipino dahil sa Miss Universe.
Inaasahan ni Teo na uusbong ang local tourism industry dahil sa Miss Universe.
“The 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 – just ask the Miss Universe candidates themselves,” ani Teo.
Idinagdag ni Teo na patikim pa lamang sa buong mundo ang nakita ng mga kandidata ng Miss Universe sa bansa.
“What you saw during your brief stay – some of top destinations, festivals, our “balut,” our Bohol Chocolate Hills – 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,” sinabi ni Teo.
(Charina Charisse L. Echaluce)
