However, President Rodrigo Duterte has requested the Miss Universe 2016 organizers to stage related events outside Metro Manila, in which places being considered are Boracay, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Palawan, and Vigan.
However, President Rodrigo Duterte has requested the Miss Universe 2016 organizers to stage the pageant outside Metro Manila. Other prospect venues being considered are in Boracay, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Palawan, and Vigan.