Wonders of Pangasinan Amaze Miss Earth Beauties

24 Miss Earth 2012 candidates

Lingayen --- The awe-inspiring natural wonders serving as tourism magnets and the warm accommodation of the provincial government had been the source of appreciation of some 27 Miss Earth – International beauties who visited the province on November 17-19.

Coming from various countries in the globe, the international beauties who have been promoting their environmental advocacies had witnessed how the provincial government led by Governor Amado T. Espino Jr. shows love and care for the environment and humanity through sustained efforts done to preserve the natural resources and to mitigate climate change.

Moreover, the panorama of scenic views and tourism magnets in the province leave a lasting impression to each of them describing Pangasinan as a place of many-splendored things and as a community of environmentally-conscious citizens.

“I hope that as you come home in your places, your good memories in the beautiful province of Pangasinan will leave a lasting impression,” Gov Espino said during the segments of the pre-pageant hosted by the provincial government.

The beauties formally received in a courtesy call on November 17 by the Governor together with Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Calimlim Jr. and some Sangguniang Panlalawigan Board Members were mesmerized by the enchanting presence of the capitol building upon arriving in the capitol complex.

Miss Czech Republic Teresa Fajksova who won as first runner-up in the resort wear and long gown competitions even described the capitol complex as “an amazing classic structure that is incomparable”.

            Members of the local media also had a great time listening on how the ladies answered their questions on environmental and socio-cultural concerns during the press conference held at the Urduja House, the official residence of the Governor that has now been turned into a splendid Chinese architecture-inspired edifice.

            In the evening of 17^th, the public audience roared as they saw the beauties in their shaped bodies in motion. The resort wear competition took place infront of the capitol building while the long gown competition held November 18 featured a night of elegance at the acclaimed cultural center of the North Sison Auditorium.

            Bestowing nature-tripping and environmental attachments, Gov. Espino together with the provincial government executives and employees escorted the ladies in visiting the “Provincial Nursery and Mangrove Information Center" in Arnedo, Bolinao early on November 18.

            Smiles and gestures of happiness were expressed by the beauties as they spent the most of it in enjoying the natural sceneries and waterscapes of Pangasinan’s ecological frontier Bolinao town. A seeding of bangus fingerlings at the Agno river in Banaga, Bugallon, which is now cleared from illegal fishing structures, took place in the afternoon.

Early on the 19th of November (Monday), the ladies had a coastal clean-up at the Lingayen beachfront and attended the flag-raising ceremony of the provincial government before going back to Manila.

            This moment gathering the participation of international nature-lover beauty titlists was an ideal time which showcased how the noble vision of the present administration for environmental protection and climate change mitigation has been translated into sustainable actions in cooperation with community sectors and Non-Governmental Associations.