Pia Wurtzbach warmly welcomed at DOT

Reigning Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach on Monday was given a warm welcome at the Department of Tourism's office on Monday.

The beauty queen was met by Tourism Secretary Wanda Corazon Teo, who has been supportive of Wurtzbach's hope that the Philippines will again host the Miss Universe coronation night.

In a meeting with Wurtzbach, Teo said the private sector is willing to pledge for the production expenses of the pageant should it be held in the Philippines.

.@PiaWurtzbach, DOT Sec. Teo meet at DOT office this PM; PHL bid to host Miss Universe on agenda. | @danotingcungco pic.twitter.com/oxizXx0VtO

— GMA News Breaking (@gmanewsbreaking) 18 July 2016

At the DOT, the beauty queen promised to continue being the Philippine Ambassador of Goodwill.

Wurtzbach, who arrived in the Philippines on Saturday, also paid a courtesy call on President Rodrigo Duterte.

Reigning Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach is welcomed by Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Corazon Teo during the former's visit to the DOT office in Makati on Monday, July 18, 2016. Photo:  DANNY PATA

Pia waves to DOT employees during her visit to the DOT's office in Makati City on Monday, July 18, 2016. DANNY PATA

According to reports, the Filipina beauty queen and the President will also discuss the possibility of the Philippines' hosting the Miss Universe competition for the first time since 1994.

Wurtzbach also attended the send-off for the Philippine delegation to the Rio Olympics. — Bianca Rose Dabu and Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena/BM, GMA News