LIVE Updates: The 65th Miss Universe pageant

Philippines bet Maria Mika Maxine Medina is set to compete with 85 other representatives at the Mall of Asia Arena on Monday. This is the third time the Philippines is staging the prestigious international pageant.

Prior to the coronation night, Miss Universe bets are scheduled to to visit some of the top tourists in the country to hold some activities such as shoots, experiencing rich culture, hold charity events, and stage fashion shows, among others. Philstar.com is bringing you the much-awaited beauty competition with videos and updates on the candidates' ancillary events, preliminary competition, and coronation night slated on January 30, 8 a.m.