Reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios to visit the Philippines


Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios will be in the Philippines during the first week of May according to the Miss Universe Organization.

"We are thrilled to announce our visit to the Philippines. A land of breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and friendly faces. Where every corner tells a story of resilience and beauty," MUO posted on social media.

The Nicaraguan beauty is expected to touch down in Manila on May 1 and will stay until May 7 to attend various activities for the ongoing Miss Universe Philippines 2024.

Sheynnis has been busy touring around Southeast Asia for her Asia Tour since last month but mainly stayed in Thailand where the Miss Universe Organization is partly based.

The Miss Universe Philippines Organization has also posted an announcement for the queen's first visit to the Philippines on social media.

Photos: Miss Universe, Miss Universe Philippines / Instagram

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