Candidates for Miss Pagadian 2014 trimmed down to 15 contestants

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, June 7 (PNA) -- The steering committee for the 45th Founding Anniversary of this city has trimmed down the number of candidates for Miss Pagadian City 2014 to 15 from 32 aspirants.

The city government has readied a week-long festival, including the beauty pageant, that will culminate on June 21, the Charter Day of this city.

Vice-Mayor Divina Grace Yu, who chairs the steering committee, identified the 15 candidates as follows: Mary Grace Alfaraz; Lyka Amatong; Jessa Maricor Agang; Jinnylith Cabardo; Ellaine Bathan; Anne Kristine Carpio; Meljane Cañete; Jessa Julom; Shiela Castillon; Danavien Betoya; Irish Pelonio; Sherly Perong; Kristel Suizo; Ivy Bastiono; and, Parisada Galicinao.

Yu said the search for Miss Pagadian City 2014 will highlight the week-long festival, which is aimed at attracting tourists and visitors from the neighboring provinces and cities.

She said the Coronation Night is set to be held June 19 at this city’s gymnasium.

Meanwhile, she said they intend to invite celebrities to add more attractions to the festival.

She said officials from national government agencies will also be invited to grace the Araw ng Pagadian.(PNA)
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