With his rolled up Barong Tagalog sleeves and signature suspenders—Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte reportedly made the beauties of the 65th Miss Universe pageant feel right at home at Malacanang Palace Monday afternoon.

An open admirer of beautiful women, Mr. Duterte welcomed 84 out of the official 86 candidates during their courtesy call at the Rizal Ballroom, with Miss Switzerland Dijana Cvijetic and Miss Finland Shirly Karvine skipping this major event for feeling ill.

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