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| MOA Signing by and between Miss Universe Ph - Iligan 2027 |
BY JUN ENRIQUEZ
ILIGAN CITY - A contract signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Miss Universe Philippines - Iligan 2027, by and between the Miss Universe Philippines and the Iligan City Government, was conducted on August 18, 2026, held at the Go Hotel Robinsons mall in Iligan City. The proceedings highlighted the City's commitment to supporting the beauty pageant as a significant driver for tourism and economic development.
Guests during the event were Mr. Verne Padilla, Chief of Staff of City Mayor Frederick W. Siao; Mags Cue, Vice President for Global National Search for Miss Universe Philippines; Angel Ngo Local Director for Miss Universe Philippines Iligan; Mitchie Murphy Diaz, Local Tourism Consultant; Miss Trexy Roxas, Miss Iligan 2025, Miss Universe Philippines 2026 , and Miss Eco Teen International 2026. On the sideline, Miss Faith Izzy Bengil, Mutya ng Pilipinas - Iligan 2026.
Key Features of the MOA signing during the event are the Tourism Promotion: The Local government views pageant as a powerful engine to showcase the city's natural beauty, considered to be the city of waterfalls in the Philippines.
Economic Impact: Beyond the competition, the event is expected to boost local business opportunities, including hotels, transportation, and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs).
Advocacy and Inspiration: The pageant serves as a platform to empower the youth and inspire aspiring candidates to represent the city at the national level.
Representation:
Representatives from the city have already achieved success at the
national level, such as competing in Miss Eco Teen International and Mutya ng Pilipinas. (Written and Edited by Jun Enriquez, Digital-Mobile Journalist; Photos by Jenifer Bagonbon, Digital-Mobile Journalist, SocMed Specialist)
