ZAMBOANGA CITY: International broadcaster RT TV reported that a Filipino jihadist group posted a video online calling on supporters to attack the 2017 Miss Universe pageant in the Philippines.

Citing reports from SITE Intelligence Group, the news channel said the Islamic State affiliate in the Philippines suggested that an explosive belt or bomb be made especially for the beauty contest.

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