Miss Universe belles marooned in Siargao surfing paradise

Binibining Pilipinas – Universe Rachel Peters, along with fellow Miss Universe 2017 candidates from Canada and Malaysia, although stranded in Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte due to inclement weather brought by Tropical Storm Urduja, still found a silver lining in their unscheduled extended vacation in the surfing paradise down south.

"Although having three flights cancelled in Siargao due to a typhoon isn’t fun, someone recently said “even if things are going wrong, you can’t help but find reasons to smile here in the Philippines” (smiles aside, I pray everyone stays safe in this weather – this photo was during a break in the storm). Trying again tomorrow friends,” Miss Universe Canada Lauren Howe said on her Instagram account.

"A few minutes of calm spent at @dedon_island today. We've been stranded on Siargao for 4 days due to the typhoon and cancelled flights. I guess there are worse places to be stuck though", said Peters, who owns a coffee shop in the globallyrenowned surfing island in Surigao.

Miss Universe Malaysia Samantha James said: "So happy to be stranded on Siargao Island (due to typhoon) Whoop tee doooooo."

The three marooned beauties were among the Miss Universe 2017 candidates who toured tourist spots in the country.

The candidates, divided into three groups, visited Batanes, Bohol and Camiguin and likewise attended several social events in Metro Manila.

But the visit of Miss Malaysia and Miss Canada were extended after they were invited by Peters to visit Siargao.

Miss Universe USA Kara McCullough also joined their trip but she did not stay long.

"See you later Philippines. Thank you Miss Philippines @rachelpetersx for sharing your home and coffee shop @bakesiargao on the beautiful Island of Siargao," said McCullough on Instagram.