Bb. Olongapo Swimsuit Competition reveals candidates’ loveliness

This year’s candidates of Bb. Olongapo Beauty Pageant candidates wowed the audience of the Swimsuit Competition held at Ocean View Beach Resort last September 5, 2009.

Giving justice to their bikinis, the candidates posed and treaded on the ramp with their heads high, exuding grace and confidence of a true Olongapeña beauty.

“The maiden who will be crowned as this year’s Bb. Olongapo will officially represent the city to various beauty competitions and to the prestigious Bb. Pilipinas pageant,” said Mayor James “Bong” Gordon who graced the said event together with Olongapo First Lady and Zambales Vice-Governor Anne Marie Gordon.

The board of judges led by Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Deputy Administrator for Tourism Raul Marcelo together with businessman Molly Guevarra, Smart Telecom representative Joseph Bernales, Reyes Haircutter representative Irene Austin, and reigning Bb. Olongapo for Tourism Joy Anne Cornejo had a tough time choosing among the exquisite contenders.

Candidate No. 7 Maria Theresa A. Tagorio of Brgy. East Bajac-Bajac received a special sponsorship cash reward of 40,000 pesos from a Japanese national who was a part of the audience.

Meanwhile, the “Best in Swimsuit” victor will be announced at the Grant Pageant Night that will be held on October 24, 2009 at the Olongapo City Convention Center (OCCC).

Olongapeños are advised to watch out for the following schedule of activities of the said pageant:

September 12/19 - Visit to Company Sponsors

October 3 - Talent Presentation at PAGCOR

Oriental Paradise Casino, SBFZ

October 10 (AM) - City Clean-Up

(PM) - Personality Development Training on

Oral Communication

Olongapo City Convention Center (OCCC)

October 17 - Pre-Judging Day

October 23 - Bb. Olongapo Motorcade

October 24 - Grand Pageant Night at the

Olongapo City Convention Center (OCCC)

November 3 - Public presentation of pageant winners

at the Rizal Triangle Multi-Purpose Center

Mayor Bong Gordon and Olongapo First Lady and Zambales Vice Gov. Anne Marie Gordon with the fifteen (15) candidates of Bb. Olongapo Beauty Pageant 2009 during the Swimsuit Presentation at the Ocean’s Bar of Ocean View Beach Resort.

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‘Scubasurero’ goes to Subic

NATIONAL Police Chief Director General Jesus A. Verzosa and his team of divers and three beauties of Mutya ng Pilipinas conducted a coastal clean-up in Ocean View beach in Subic yesterday.

In a brief speech, Verzosa explained to participants in the coastal clean-up his “Scubasurero,’ a component of the ‘Pulis Makakalikasan’ program of the PNP.

Verzosa led the coastal clean-up and was delighted by the overwhelming support he got from local officials and environment advocates.

“We commend our law enforcers’ efforts to do their part for the environment. One of the chief tenets of a good police officer is ‘maging makakalikasan’ – to work towards environmental protection.”

He said that with a stronger green program, “we’ll see a commitment to protect not just people, but crucial ecosystems as well. Protecting coral reefs, forests and watersheds will increase overall productivity,”

‘Pulis Makakalikasan’ is expected to fortify the environmental protection campaign of the police organization.

James Gordon said of ‘Scubasurero.’ “We believe that the PNP is equipped with ample resources to safeguard our seas. We thank PNP Chief Verzosa for bringing his Scubasurero project here.”

The top cop also local police and officials in Subic. “We need to work together to help preserve this beautiful coastal town,” Verzosa said.

--People’s Journal