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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Kawit lass bags 2013 Miss Regatta crown

By Gideon C. Corgue

PAGADIAN CITY, Jan. 24 (PIA)  --  An 18-year old lass from Barangay Kawit in this city has bested other contestants in the recently held search for Miss Regatta 2013 during the city’s 39th annual parochial fiesta.

Twelve gorgeous, young and talented women from the 12 coastal barangays vied for the title in a beauty pageant held at the wharf area here on Friday. 

Miss Regatta organizer and choreographer Michael Matulin said candidates were all bonafide residents of the city, 16-23 years old, and with good moral character.

The candidates amazed the audience with their production number, as they flaunted their stunning beauties on stage.

Geraldine Talibong of barangay Kawit was unanimously chosen and crowned Miss Regatta 2013. Talibong also won three of the seven special awards, namely: Miss Tanduay, Best in Talent and Best in Sportswear.

Dorie Sapong of Muricay emerged as 1st runner-up award while Jamaica Valdez of Lumbia got 2nd runner-up and was also named Miss Nature’s Spring.

Crystel Suizo of barangay Napolan was adjuged Miss Silka and Ramzel Villarin of Dumagoc bagged the “Best in Production Number” award.

The top three winners have each received trophies and cash prizes of P5,000, P3,000, and P2,000, respectively.

The beauty pageant was an added attraction to the city fiesta. (FPG/GCC/PIA,Pagadian City)