Candidates of Ms. Philippines-Earth at Pandan, Antique

     49 beautiful, and each unique; Mestiza, Morena, Chinita, and proudly Filipina. These were the candidates of Ms. Philippines-Earth that we gladly hosted in Pandan Beach Resort, Pandan, Antique. 

     Ms. Earth is a beauty paegent that promotes consciousness of environmental issues. The candidates are not only recognized for their beauty but also for their awareness and concern in keeping the environment clean. One way to instill this green consciousness is by exposing the ladies to tourism in different towns and cities in the Philippines. This will enable them to be educated, acquainted and involved with the issues and natural resources the place has to offer.

     They arrived at 9:00 am in Pandan Beach Resort, all smiles, laughter and excitement despite their tight and heavy schedules from the previous day. Their weariness from hardly any sleep from all the activities and excursions they encountered, did not show on their beguiling faces. 

     After lunch, the candidates were scheduled to visit the Dioso Library of Pandan Antique to distribute relief goods for the Pandananons who were mostly victims of the Typhoon Haiyan, which is considered to be the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded. Together with the founder of the Dioso Library, Leo Dioso and the Mayor of Pandan, Jonathan Tan, the candidates helped give out basic necessities of daily life to the people.

     The ladies then toured all over Pandan, visiting the famous Malumpati Spring resort and Bugang river, where they experienced river-rafting, zip lining, and local immersion with the culture and locals of Pandan. 

     At 4:00 pm, the candidates of Ms. Philippines-Earth headed back to Pandan Beach Resort to rest from their grueling day. They de-stressed by lounging at the hammocks, and floating gazebo. Some entertained the curious and awed children that were passing by the beach by having their photos taken with them.

     At 8:00, the ladies all glammed up once more, had their dinner and preparation for the contest that was held at 10:00 in the plaza of Pandan, Antique. 

     The plaza was filled with admiring faces that night; all waiting to see 49 stunning ladies walking gracefully on the stage. The ladies first introduced themselves and the city they represented. Some added an interesting fact about the region to which they belonged. Others kept it simple just by introducing their city and name to the audience. After their short introduction, the candidates displayed  elegance and poise in their beach wear. Each distinct and notable.

     At around midnight, the candidates were back in their welcoming home for the night, Pandan Beach Resort. The day was finally over and they could relax and enjoy the star filled night and the soft breeze on the beach.They were also entertained by the live band and some cocktails at the bar. Some ladies even gave us the pleasure of singing with the band and sharing with the other guests of the resort, their lovely voices. An experience they will never forget. It wasn’t just about the competition but about discovering such a wondrous place and experiencing great hospitality and accommodation at the Pandan Beach Resort.