Miss World 2021

MWP national show greenlighted anew, int'l finals set in new venue

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte

After several postponements due to lockdown restrictions, the Miss World-Philippines 2021 national show may finally push through on Sept 19 at the SMX Olongapo City Convention Center in Zambales.

"As we help in promoting the Olongapo tourism, we shall also strictly comply with all their health protocols" declared national director Arnold L. Vegafria, during a television interview. He added that there will be a limited attendance during the coronation night.

Meanwhile, the demand for tickets to the Miss World finals has necessitated the change of the pageant's venue of its 70th edition from the Coca Cola Music Hall to the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot, San Juan's largest indoor venue. The change in venue was announced by the Miss World organization in a recent press conference.

Voted as one of the top ten arena venues in the world, Choliseo, as the venue is known all over Puerto Rico, can seat 18,500 spectators - almost four times as that of the Coca Cola Music Hall.

The island paradise of Puerto Rico, known as the gateway to the rest of Latin America, will play host to 122 national delegates for at least four weeks. 

The Miss World Festival will commence on Nov 21 and will go on until the grand coronation night on Dec 16. Broadcast stations will still be finalized yet but the final show will be beamed to 200 countries worldwide. Stay tuned for upcoming updates in both national and international shows.