“My Dream Was To Work With Duterte, I Admire His Work”–Miss Universe 2017

SOUTH AFRICA–The reigning Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters has claimed that she has been praying to work with the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte one day.

Speaking on what she feels being the first South African crowned as the miss universe, the 22-year-old said her first duty will be working with world leaders to improve tourism sector and eradicate the use of harmful drugs that has been a thorny issue, especially in Asian countries.

I have been admiring the Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs. I must admit here I hate drugs. Our Youth have been spoilt by drug lords. With Duterte Philippines is set to develop robustly.” she said.

“My first duty will be working with the Philipines Government to ensure tourism sector is improved. Yes, Philippines is blessed with beautiful beaches and a hardworking president as well. I will also work with Duterte to create awareness on the use of harmful substances. I don’t care how much it will cost me.” She added.

MANILA VISIT

The Miss Universe Organization confirmed that 2017 winner Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, along with 2016 queen Iris Mittenaere and a number of other pageant ladies, is set to arrive in the Philippines very soon.

It’s happening… The reigning #MissUniverse Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, #MissUniverse 2016 Iris Mittenaere and some of this year’s contestants are heading to the Philippines!,” a post on the pageant’s Instagram page said.

“They’re looking forward to the incredible hospitality of Department of Tourism – the Philippines, seeing some of the 7,107 Islands, being a part of DOT’s Women Of Significance Gala Night, and the #MissUniverse Fashion Show,” the post read.

No details of the tour have been released, but Manila Bulletin reported that the ladies will have a meet and greet session, fashion show, and gala event.

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