MANILA, Philippines - The Filipino pride and the queen is finally home!
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach has arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) around 6 a.m. on Saturday, January 23 for her week-long grand homecoming in Manila.
This is the first time Pia has visited the country after the controversial win at the Miss Universe pageant late last year- wrong announcement of winner by Steve Harvey, uncalled statements of her fellow beauty queens, and condemnation of her fans over the rusty pots at her New York apartment.
The reigning Miss Universe gave a short message to the Filipinos during the mini press conference at NAIA.
"Napaka saya ko po, 'di po ako nakatulog kagabi dahil sobrang excited po akong finally maka-uwi na. Ayoko po sanang magreveal muna ng mga experiences ko, dahi ise-save ko po ito sa press conference na mangyayari bukas. Kaya sana po pumunta kayo doon. Napakasaya ko po na nakauwi na ako dito sa Pilipinas. Grabe, parang akong lalaban ulit."
After a day of rest, Pia will embark on a tight four-day schedule beginning on Monday (January 25) in which she will pay a courtesy call to President Aquino in Malacañan and in the Senate then heading later in the afternoon for the Grand Homecoming Parade traversing the three cities of Manila, Makati and Quezon City. The activity for that day will end as she will grace the Araneta Center Parade. Motorists and commuters are advised to take alternative routes to avoid any inconvenience on their journey in which the parade will take place.
READ: Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach’s schedule of activities for her homecoming
On Tuesday (January 26), the pageant queen will visit the Offices of the City Mayors as well as the House of the Representatives as a courtesy call to them. The Wednesday (January 27) was alloted as a Charity Day for the Miss Universe to payback the Filipino community with their support on her.
On the last day of her visit (January 28), supporters will be treated to another chance to savor the Miss Universe crown with her at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in which the Miss Universe Homecoming Special will be held.
Wurtzbach then will continue on her preparation for her responsibilities as Miss Universe for a year after her homecoming.
Here are some of the photos and videos on Pia Wurtzbach arrival in Manila:
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| Welcome home, Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach! Photo Credit: Binibining Pilipinas Facebook page |
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| Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach arrives in Manila for grand homecoming. Photo Credit: missphilippines2015/Instagram |
The reigning Miss Universe gave a short message to the Filipinos during the mini press conference at NAIA.
"Napaka saya ko po, 'di po ako nakatulog kagabi dahil sobrang excited po akong finally maka-uwi na. Ayoko po sanang magreveal muna ng mga experiences ko, dahi ise-save ko po ito sa press conference na mangyayari bukas. Kaya sana po pumunta kayo doon. Napakasaya ko po na nakauwi na ako dito sa Pilipinas. Grabe, parang akong lalaban ulit."
After a day of rest, Pia will embark on a tight four-day schedule beginning on Monday (January 25) in which she will pay a courtesy call to President Aquino in Malacañan and in the Senate then heading later in the afternoon for the Grand Homecoming Parade traversing the three cities of Manila, Makati and Quezon City. The activity for that day will end as she will grace the Araneta Center Parade. Motorists and commuters are advised to take alternative routes to avoid any inconvenience on their journey in which the parade will take place.
READ: Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach’s schedule of activities for her homecoming
On Tuesday (January 26), the pageant queen will visit the Offices of the City Mayors as well as the House of the Representatives as a courtesy call to them. The Wednesday (January 27) was alloted as a Charity Day for the Miss Universe to payback the Filipino community with their support on her.
On the last day of her visit (January 28), supporters will be treated to another chance to savor the Miss Universe crown with her at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in which the Miss Universe Homecoming Special will be held.
Wurtzbach then will continue on her preparation for her responsibilities as Miss Universe for a year after her homecoming.
Here are some of the photos and videos on Pia Wurtzbach arrival in Manila:
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| Photo Credit: Binibining Pilipinas Facebook page |
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| Pia Wurtzbach with the head of the Binibining Pilipinas Charities (BPC) Stella Marquez Araneta. Photo Credit: iamkirby75/Instagram |
Here is Pia's message to all her Filipino fans, welcome back home! #ConfidentlyBeautiful #MostBeautifulDay
Posted by Bb. Pilipinas (Official) on Friday, January 22, 2016
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| Photo Credit: Binibining Pilipinas Facebook page |
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach wants you to go to her parade! Watch this exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News reporter Dyan Castillejo. #MissUMostBeautifulDay
Posted by ABS-CBN News on Friday, January 22, 2016
