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PostHeaderIcon Miss Brazil is Miss Earth 2009







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



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





(Photo Credits: www.missearth.info) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Miss Venezuela bags Miss Universe 2009 crown





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

































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





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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