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PostHeaderIcon Miss Brazil is Miss Earth 2009

11/29/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post






The 2009 Miss Earth beauty contest in Boracay Island, Philippines brought in a winner in Miss Larissa Ramos of Brazil who romped away with the crown and the cash prize.

Runner-ups in the pageant which promotes environmetalism, fights pollution, and spreads consciousness for the planet's preservation the planet are Miss Fire Alejandra Echeverria of Spain, Miss Air Sandra Seifert of the Philippines, and Miss Water Jessica Barboza of Venezuela. The top contenders for the Miss Earth title were selected from young participants from about 80 countries. (Photo Credits: Eric Ranodoc/ Reuters) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Mutya ng Ibalong 2009 winners

11/14/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


MUTYA NG IBALONG 2009 PAGEANT. After rigorous selection in a Bicol-wide beauty contest, Teresa Pamela Ludovice of Daraga, Albay (center) emerged as the winner. She was adjudged Mutya ng Ibalong 2009 last Oct. 29, 2009 in a dazzling pageant held at the Albay Astrodome in Bicol.

Shown in the picture during the coronation are: TV host-movie star Luis Manzano, Mae Liezel Jaucian Ramos of Naga City, 1st runner up, Mutya ng Ibalong 09 Teresa Ludovice, Yvette Chestal Mildenberger of Legaspi City, 2nd runner up, and host Ginna Ritter-Lee, a former beauty queen and a former local TV personality.

Other candidates who won titles were: Aiko Miranda Yamada of Legaspi City was Miss Friendship; Mae Liezel Ramos of Naga City was recognized as the best in swimsuit, and best in production number. Anna Czarina Buenviaje of Malinao, Albay bagged the Miss Photogeni while Shecil Bhertie Bagaporo of Iriga City, was Miss Talent. Yvette Chestal Mildenberger of Legaspi City was cited for being the Best in Long Gown. Designer was Alvin Orense--- Bicol Mail (11/12/09, Nrito F.P.) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Miss Earth 2009 candidates & their message

11/06/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post




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PostHeaderIcon Miss Bicolandia 2009 pageant winners

9/12/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post




Shown at the center is Patricia Shirley DL. Santos of Daraga, Albay is the winner of the Miss Bicolandia 2009 beauty contest which was held at the University of Nueva Cacerss (UNC) Sports Palace in Naga City on September 6,2009. With Ms. Santos are from left to right--- Louis Camille B. Resoles of Naga City, third runner-up; Dianne S. Necio of Iriga City, first runner-up; Melecia M. Chapman of Naga City, second runner up, and; Ellaine Ann G. Lopez of Daet, Camarines Norte, fourth runner-up. The beauty derby was spearheaded by the Naga Ctty Government and was attended by enthusiasts in the city. Source: Bicol Mail (09/11/09) (Photo Credit Randy Villaflor)=0=

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PostHeaderIcon Miss Venezuela bags Miss Universe 2009 crown

8/24/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post




Stephania Fernandez who wears a bright red gown waits for the decision of the judges during the crucial moments of the beauty pageant held in Atlantis on Paradise Island in Bahamas this Sunday, August 3. 2009. The stunning latin beauty bested candidates to win the Miss Universe 2009 title succeeding Dayana Mendoza, last year’s winner who also comes from Venezuela.

With Fernandez, the 6th to romp away the crown for her country since 1979, are finalists Miss Dominican Republic Ada Aimee de la Cruz, Miss Kosovo Gona Dragusha, Miss Australia Rachel Finch and Miss Puerto Rico Mayra Matos Perez. Named Miss Congeniality is Miss China, Wang Jingyao while the Miss Photogenic title is given to Miss Thailand, Chutima Durongdej. (Photo Credits: Reuters/ Lucas Jackson; AP/ Andres Leighton) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Pageant Photos & Legaspi City's Mutya ng Pilipinas 2009

8/14/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post
































In a gltzy pageant night to be held on Sunday, August 16, 2009, Mutya ng Pilipinas winner for this year will be crowned in a program to be shown in TV-5. The celebrated beauty titlist is Jane Banares, a pretty nursing student and native of Legazpi City in Bicol who bested her georgeous competitors.

Dominique Lagrimas of Camarines Sur is named Miss Photogenic and the Best in Evening gown during the beauty contest. Source: Bicol Mail, August 14, 2009 (Photo Credits: OPMWorldwide; Orion ) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Prejean drops her Miss California Crown

6/14/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post




The 22 year-old Miss California who is battered and reviled because her opinion doesn’t jibe with that of some contest officials doesn’t really feel so bad being stripped of a crown. Ms. Carrie Prejean is probably more beautiful than the California beauty title. The fiesty lady, ever more popular, gracefully faced the media to explain why she lost her title---more as an offshoot of standing up for what she believes in.

A victim of a political firestorm that is not of her own making, Prejean lost in the Miss USA 2009 contest for asserting that marriage is between and a man and a woman. This angered gays and lesbians who campaign to legalize same-sex union in California.

Fortunately for the young beauty queen, most citizens of her state support her views and even the Pres. Barack Obama agrees. The pretty lady, a supporter of Proposition 8 which bans gay marriage, bravely advices women to stand against harassment. She said they must not be intimidated to stand up for truth and what they believe in.

Defending the side of Prejean, the California State Supreme Court recently ruled against the legalization of same sex unions in the Golden State. (Photo Credit: NewsYahoo.com; maCalifornia) =0=

RELATED BLOG: "Miss California retains her crown as she affirms her belief that marriage is between a man and a woman" Posted by mesiamd at 5/13/2009; "Miss USA finalist graciously defends her anti-gay marriage position" Posted by mesiamd at 4/22/2009

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PostHeaderIcon Miss California retains her crown as she affirms her belief that marriage is between a man and a woman

5/13/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


It was disappointing for the people who want to demolish her. Carrie Prejean, current Miss California stirred a fire storm when she expressed her deeply held belief that marriage is between a Mary and John, not between Pierre and Peter or Laura and Lally.

Exercising her opinion at 2009 Miss USA pageant three weeks ago, Prejean angered a contest judge who didn't agree---preventing her from winning the beauty title. Her critics, mostly rabid supporters of same-sex marriage agenda want to punish her further by working to strip her of the Miss California title. But most of America believes she didn't do anything wrong in expressing herself. An overwhelming majority who supports her recalled she didn't mean to hurt anyone when she answered from her heart.

Today, Donald Trump, owner of the franchise of the beauty pageants and playing the referee ruled that Carrie must be allowed to be Miss California. In a reaction speech the fiesty beauty queen repeated her commitment to say what she believes in---that marriage is between consenting couples of the opposite sex. Raising her Christian faith, the stunning lady reminded the public even liberal and secular democrats like Pres. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton share the same conservative view.(Photo Credit: Eric Jamison/ AP) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Miss California lost because of a politically (in)correct answer in the Miss USA 2009 Pageant?

4/21/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post




When Miss California Carrie Prejean was asked about her thoughts on same-sex marriage, she quickly shared her opinion which many believed was excellent--- an answer that came direct from her heart and mind.

“We live in a land where you can choose same-sex marriage or opposite marriage. And you know what, I think in my country, in my family, I think that I believe that a marriage should be between a man and a woman. No offense to anybody out there, but that's how I was raised."

But according to reports, her answer to the question and answer portion of the contest angered an openly gay pageant judge because it wasn’t politically correct---it didn’t conform to the progressive liberal political agenda that he wants others to espouse. Her conservative innocuous comment against same-sex unions probably caused Ms. Prejean to lose the Miss USA title to another gorgeous lady, Miss North Carolina Kristen Dalton.

Many questioned why the politically charged question was ever asked at all. Or why it should matter when in America, everyone is entitled to each one’s opinion. Others believe that if a person goes for traditional marriage---that which is contracted between a man and woman--- one is a bigot, a racist, and homophobe. Gay marital unions entail a redefinition of marriage and run contradictory to religious beliefs.

Miss California got praise and respect for her honest answer. Some snide remarks against the first runner-up are mostly undeserved. The controversial question intended to advance political agenda must have no place in a beauty pageant. The assault on traditional values which serve as the foundation of families and strength of society make people wonder where the American culture is heading. (Photo Credit: AP/ Eric Jamison x 2) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Bicol’s Melody Gersbach is 2009 Binibining Pilipinas-International

3/08/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post




Miss Bicolandia 2008 Melody Gersbach has been crowned Binibining Pilipinas (Bb.)-International in a recently concluded beauty pageant in Manila on Sunday, March 8, 2009. With her are winners Pamela Bianca Manalo and Marie-Ann Umali, awarded the Bb. Pilipinas-Universe and Bb. Pilipinas-World titles respectively in a field of 24 semi-finalists.

Ms. Gersbach is a 23-year old graduate of business management at the University of Asia and the Pacific. She works as the manager of a family-owned restaurant in Legazpi City. Pamela Manalo who won Best Swimsuit Award, is a 22 year old flight stewardess with a degree in Advertising in Assumption College in Manila. Besting the beauty candidates in the long gown competition, Marie-Ann Umali was chosen as Miss Photogenic. She is a native of Batangas City with a Tourism degree from College of St. Benilde.

The dazzling evening coronation was held at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Hosted by Paolo Bediones and Iza Calzado, the event was shown live in GMA channels all over the country. The first runner-up was 20-year UP graduate Richell Agalot (Miss Talent) followed by 26 year old Regina Hahn, the second runnerup. Gizelle Jasmin Rivamonte, a 23-year old Oncology nurse who works at the Veterans Hospital in Quezon City was voted Miss Friendship.(Photo Credits: www.marianrivera.co.nr/ Noli Berioso/ OPMB Wordwide) =0=



RELATED BLOGS: "From Dan Daz' Lens: Miss Bicolandia 2008 Melody Gersbach" Posted by mesiamd at 10/04/2008; "Saro pang madahom na kandidata kan Miss Bicolandia 2008" Posted by mesiamd at 9/05/2008; "Miss Bicolandia 2008 Search is On!" Posted by mesiamd at 8/30/2008; "Mutya ng Ibalong: Are Daraguenas the fairest of them all?"
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PostHeaderIcon Miss World 2008

12/14/2008 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post
In a spectacular extravaganza in Sandton Convention Center in Johannesburg, South Africa, the 58th Miss World title was won by Ksenya Sukhinova, besting 108 contestants on Saturday, December 13, 2008.

The 21 year old Russian blonde who wants to be a supermodel has in her court Parvathy Omankuttan, Miss India; Gabriellle Walcott, Miss Trinidad and Tobago; Brigite Santos, Miss Angola; and Tansey Coetzee, Miss South Africa as the finalists.
Photo Credit: AFP/ Paballo Thekiso)

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PostHeaderIcon The young Bicolanas of Mutya ng Ibalong 2008

10/24/2008 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post
As I read Dusktildawn’s interesting post showing this year’s young Mutya ng Ibalong candidates, I can’t help but be happy seeing the energy and enthusiasm of the stylish ladies on stage.

As soft as the sunrays sending warmth and sheen to the trees, the ladies are refulgent to stir gladness in the heart.

Never losing to find ways to have a bit of fun, they join a community endeavor with showmanship, grace, and remarkable optimism. In spite of the looming presence of difficulties around us, I see in their smiling radiant faces the positive outlook that all of us need. Hope, amity, along with reliance in one’s potential, is what the next generation needs. My kudos to all the beautiful women of the pageant! (Photo Credit: MlJ555) =0=
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PostHeaderIcon Saro pang madahom na kandidata kan Miss Bicolandia 2008

9/05/2008 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post
Siempre kada taon, pirme nang gusto kan mga tawo an maka-hiling nin kagayonan na natutuparan sana sa Kabikolan. Sa pag-pugay sa sarong kandidata, uya siya. Marhay an huyom-huyom, halangkaw, may pulag ang tindog!

Dae ko maling'wan kan sadit pa ako. Sa UNC Sports Palace sa ciudad kan Naga an ralaban kayan. An mga ka-aki'an nasakat sa kudal, sa halangkaw na kahoy. Halos magaba an entablado kun an mga tawo nadaragsa para makahiling man kan mga tabay na maputi'on, pusod na hararom, ngirit na nakaka-akit.

Bago sa kapistahan ni Nuestra Senora de Penafrancia sa Septiembre 21, 2008, dia kan Misa de Gracia sa Basilica, siguradong may mapipili ng madahom na Miss Bicolandia 2008! Photo Credits: JerryLimLee & Bicol Mail =0=


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PostHeaderIcon Miss Bicolandia 2008 Search is On!

8/30/2008 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post
The Penafrancia Fiesta heats up with the presentation of candidates for the Miss Bicolandia 2008, the traditional search which highlights the famed annual festival of the Bicol region. On August 23, 2008, 20 hopeful candidates from different cities and provinces have been chosen from in an exciting poolside selection held at the Naga City Civic Center. In a dazzling evening pageant-competition, the winner will be crowned at the UNC Sports Palace on September 17, 2008.

According to Bicol Mail, a leading newspaper of the region, the young beautiful ladies vying for Miss Bicolandia 2008 are: Norify Kristal, Alexandra Raro, Mae Liezel Ramos, and Suserain Algura from Naga City; Alexis Joyce Beldon, Kelly Obligacion, and Amanda Powell from Legazpi City; Melody Adelheid Gersbach and Irene Loterena from Daraga, Albay; Katrina Villanueva (Cabusao), Ariane Natalie Lim (Canaman), Glaiza Reveza (San Fernando), Cherry Rose Juico (Caramoan), and Jean Babor (Baao), all of Camarines Sur; Margie Perena of San Andres, Catanduanes; Maricel Manzano of Masbate City; Honeyly Maninang of Iriga City; and Krystel Joy de los Santos, Ma. Farah Lopez, and Ma. Czarina Paita, all of Camarines Norte. Bicol Mail (08/30/08) (PhotoCredits: JerryLimLee)

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PostHeaderIcon Miss Sister 2008 courts one of Christianity’s deadliest sins?

8/26/2008 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post
“Vanity is so secure in the heart of man that everyone wants to be admired: even I who write this, and you who read this.”-Blaise Pascal


Like the movie Sister Act, it’s an amusing tale that comes with the shaking of the head and a smile. As we get serious about organizing beauty contests for nuns, Fr. Antonio Rungi’s idea of an “inner” beauty derby for nuns seems very secular, even raunchy, especially if Christians consider vanity, along with pride, as one of humanity’s deadliest sins.

Fr. Rungi, a theologian and school teacher in Naples, Italy, believes nuns need a boost in visibility and an online voting contest may be the answer.

“The "Miss Sister 2008" contest will start in September on a blog run by the Rev. Antonio Rungi and will give nuns from around the world a chance to showcase their work and their image....Nuns will fill out a profile including information about their life and vocation as well as a photograph.

We are not going to parade nuns in bathing suits," Rungi said. "But being ugly is not a requirement for becoming a nun. External beauty is gift from God, and we mustn't hide it." AP (O8/25/08)

The controversial beauty contest gets mixed reactions. There are those who ask if there's really a need to improve a nun's visibility and if it needs a competition to do that. The liberals think the "pageant," a part of modern life, is just fine, but some suspect it can can lead to a non-religious a business franchise like the Miss Universe contest.

Evil-conscious Christians fear the derby is Satan’s way of wagging its tail into the nunnery’s door. The beauty competition can become a butt of jokes and a topic of wild speculations. Another thinks beauty contests among the religious can be "habit-forming" and may be addicting.

"It's an initiative that belittles the role of nuns who have dedicated themselves to God," says president of Association of Catholic Teachers, Alberto Giannino, told Italy's ANSA news agency on Sunday. AP (08/42/08)

The line separating propriety and vulgarity is thin. Whatever goes on in the minds of Catholics, Fr. Rungi might be subliminally touched by secularism, making him a bit cozy with the world. With Vatican’s traditionally conservative stance many wonder what the late Mother Teresa, Pope John Paul II, and Pope Benedict XVI think of his idea. (PhotoCredits: Lovemetwee;Bsidez)=0=

Update: Facing strong pressure from the clergy and lay people against the nun beauty contest, on August 28, 2008, Fr. Rungi decided to stop the plan. Interested in projecting the inner beauty of nuns, he said he didn't mean to have the nuns do a catwalk, like in a physical beauty pageant. He claimed he was misunderstood. =0=
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