(LOOK) Miss Universe candidates in Vigan


On Monday (January 16), Department of Tourism (DOT) released photos of Miss Universe candidates as they visit Vigan City, Ilocos Sur on Sunday (January 15).

Press Conference at the Gold Tower, Baluarte with the panel of MUO organizers, DOT officials, local government executives and MU candidates. (Photo courtesy of Department of Tourism | Manila Bulletin) Press Conference at the Gold Tower, Baluarte with the panel of MUO organizers, DOT officials, local government executives and MU candidates. (Photo courtesy of Department of Tourism | Manila Bulletin)

In the press conference, the candidates showed their personalized ‘inabel’ blankets provided by the provincial government.

MU candidates receive personalized "inabel" blankets from the provincial government. (L-R) Miss Netherlands Zoey Ivory Ud Koelen, Miss Bulgaria Violina Ancheva, Miss Thailand Chalita Suansanee and Miss Venezuela Mariam Habach.(Photo courtesy of Department of Tourism | Manila Bulletin) (L-R) Miss Netherlands Zoey Ivory Ud Koelen, Miss Bulgaria Violina Ancheva, Miss Thailand Chalita Suansanee and Miss Venezuela Mariam Habach.(Photo courtesy of Department of Tourism | Manila Bulletin)

Miss Universe candidates also enjoyed their animal interaction in Baluarte.

Miss Singapore Cheryl Chou Zhihui appears fearless with the domesticated albino rattle snake. (Photo courtesy of Department of Tourism | Manila Bulletin) Miss Singapore Cheryl Chou Zhihui appears fearless with the domesticated albino rattle snake. (Photo courtesy of Department of Tourism | Manila Bulletin)

The MU candidates enjoy the sea lion show and learn about the caring for the creature and environmental protection. (Photo courtesy of Department of Tourism | Manila Bulletin) The MU candidates enjoy the sea lion show and learn about the caring for the creature and environmental protection. (Photo courtesy of Department of Tourism | Manila Bulletin)