Ms Baguio bets vie for three major titles

By Aileen P. Refuerzo 

BAGUIO CITY – Candidates vying for the Ms. Baguio 2018 title came out strong during recent press presentation here at Café Will as the pageant enters the crucial part before the grand coronation night on Sept. 29.

Organizer Sonny David Ticwala of Sonny T. Productions said the press conference where the 20 hopefuls showcased their wit and grace amid the pressure of answering questions on various issues from local media practitioners will be the basis in the selection of the Darling of the Press, one of the special awards in the tilt.

This was only the candidates’ second public exposure after giving the public a glimpse of their beauty and poise during the Baguio Day program and parade last Sept. 1.

Before the coronation night, the aspirants will undertake fashion pictorials and video shoot with photographer Eros Goze on Sept. 9 and lecture on Baguio City history at the Baguio Tourism Office on Sept. 16.

They will showcase their talents during the talent competition on Sept. 16 1-5 p.m. at the Baguio City Multi-Purpose Hall.

                The pageant night will feature a fashion show before the show proper where the contenders will compete in the swimsuit, gown and Q and A competitions.

As in the past years, the candidates will vie for the three major titles – Miss Baguio 2017, Miss Baguio Tourism and Miss Baguio Liga ng mga Barangay.  Four runners-up will also be picked from the pool of beauties.

The other special awards will be the Best in Swimsuit, Best in Evening Gown, Best and Casual Wear, Miss Photogenic and Glamour Girl.

Prizes at stake are P50,000 for the Miss Baguio 2018, P30,000 for Ms. Tourism and P20,000 for Ms. Liga ng mga Barangay.