UMak Student Crowned Miss Makati 2019

An 18-year old student of the University of Makati (UMak), Micah Beatrice Santos from Barangay West Rembo, has been crowned Miss Makati 2019, besting 23 other candidates at the Coronation Night held Friday at the Makati Coliseum. Makati Mayor Abby Binay said the newly-crowned Miss Makati 2019 impressed the judges with her striking beauty, self-confidence and intelligence, which have made her an ideal partner of the city government in promoting a “smart, sustainable and future-ready Makati”. “Miss Makati 2019 has risen above the challenges she has faced and turned these into opportunities to grow and become a stronger and better person. I am confident that she will be able to fulfil her crucial role in accelerating Makati’s transformation as a Smart City,” Mayor Abby said. The mayor said Miss Makati 2019 will serve as the city’s ambassador of goodwill while inspiring fellow young Makatizens to strive for excellence and take an active part in city-building, as defined by the 2019 pageant theme, “Creating the Future Now”.

Santos is also the current titleholder of Miss UMak 2019. She stated that her advocacy is to campaign against bullying, having been a victim of bullies herself, and vowed to help fellow victims overcome adversity. Mayor Abby, accompanied by Miss Makati 2018 Karla O’Hara and Congressman Luis Campos, crowned Miss Makati 2019. Mayor Abby also congratulated the other winners, Miss Makati Tourism 2019 Kristina Cassandra Bahaj and Miss Makatizen 2019 Venice Kayla Barrameda. “Both Miss Makati Tourism 2019 and Miss Makatizen 2019 have shown that they are up to the task of helping us promote innovations that will empower and inspire the citizens of Makati,” she stated. Bahaj, 22, a resident of Barangay Sta. Cruz, said that she was motivated to join the pageant by her personal experience with taking care of a family member suffering from dementia, her own grandmother. This led to her advocacy for making Makati the first “dementia-friendly city” in the country. Barrameda, 21-year old resident of Barangay Guadalupe Viejo, who also won as Miss CEU 2016 at Centro Escolar University, is an advocate of good oral health. Her goal is to promote oral health by providing dental missions for the less privileged to give back to the city. Miss Makati 2019 took home P200,000 cash prize, a crown, a sash, a gift pack from Home of Beauty Color (HBC), and P50,000 worth of gift certificates from iSkin Aesthetic Lifestyle. Miss Makati Tourism 2019, on the other hand, won a cash prize of P150,000, a crown, a sash, an HBC gift pack, and P50,000 worth of gift certificates from iSkin Aesthetic Lifestyle. Miss Makatizen 2019 bagged P100,000 cash prize, a crown, a sash, an HBC gift pack, and P50,000 worth of gift certificates from iSkin Aesthetic Lifestyle. Bahaj was also named “Miss Air Asia” while Barrameda won the titles “Miss iSkin Aesthetic Lifestyle” and “Miss Balmain”. The title “Miss Congeniality” was won by Gianelle Anne Balaton, 22, of Barangay Valenzuela, “Miss Photogenic” went to Micah Beatriz Santos; and “Best in Long Gown” was Renee Rose Tirones, 23, of Barangay San Lorenzo. Now on its 29th year, the Miss Makati 2019 coronation night was hosted by Mikael Daez and Issa Litton. The pageant was part of the month-long celebration of the 349th Founding Anniversary of Makati with the theme, “Makati 2025: Fasttracking Progress”. 

The board of judges in this year’s pageant was chaired by Albert Andrada, designer; together with Sheila Romero, CEO Air Asia; Kate Pagkalinawan, CEO iSkin Aesthetic Lifestyle; George Royeca, CEO/owner of Angkas; Franco Laurel, singer and actor; Ruffa Gutierrez, actress and beauty queen; Tim Yap, host and media practitioner; and designers Anthony Ramirez and Paul Cabral. Entertainment numbers were provided by Air Dance, Nexus (Makati Dance Challenge 2018 Champions), and balladeer Michael Pangilinan. The other 21 finalists included Charlene Marie Inonog (Kasilawan); Stephanie Isabelle Aquino (Poblacion); Sophia Michaela Leanne Aguado (Pio del Pilar); Alliaa Nicole Diputado (Tejeros); Gianelle Anne Balaton (Valenzuela); Patricia Rose Pangan (San Isidro); Bianca Gabrielle Abaya (Poblacion); Lailah Guiuan (Pembo); Kaoru Aseana Pimentel (South Cembo); Jan Karen Esguerra (Bel-Air); Monica Acuno (West Rembo); Hannah Patricia Beatrice Kristiansen (Northside); Desiree Harriet Alyanna Gamboa (Guadalupe Viejo); Charlyn Joyce Barrientos (Southside); Ma. Anna Clarisse Villavicencio (San Antonio); Marie Gabrielle Brillantes (Poblacion); Princess Vinia Putulin (South Cembo); Renee Rose Tirones (San Lorenzo); Elliah Kate Nicolas (East Rembo); Jeanne Pauline Suplente (Guadalupe Viejo); and Erika Mae Salvador (Comembo). The candidates were adjudged with the following criteria: Intelligence, 40 percent; beauty, 40 percent; and personality, 20 percent.

CONGRESSMAN HARESCO REAFFIRMS PROMISE TO SAVE BORACAY

Listen to Aklan Representative Teodorico "Nonong" T Haresco, Jr, reaffirm his commitment to protect Boracay during his Media Appreciation luncheon at Dad's West Avenue -

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Aklan Representative Teodorico "Nonong" T Haresco, Jr, reaffirms his commitment to save and protect Boracay from environmental destruction and economic exploitation by stressing the FOUR POINT agenda he has committed to accomplish during his term, namely:

INFRASTRUCTURE

As a staunch supporter of the infrastructural change, Congressman Haresco vows never to unduly burden the island paradise with giant buildings nor endanger it with the construction of the Caticlan Bridge, but by seeking to improve its long overdue underground sewer system.

He promises to continually improve Boracay's underground sewerage system to prevent waste from the commercial establishments, hotels, and structures around the white sand beach from being siphoned off to sea, thereby preventing water pollution and the spread of dirt and disease to keep visitors safe.

LIVELIHOOD

 

Intertwined with Boracay's infrastructure development is the promotion of sustainable livelihood among its residents.Congressman Haresco plans to do this by further developing the agricultural school they have established on the island.

By encouraging the youth to learn and the women to engage in sustainable, organic farming technology and methodology, the island would soon become a self-sustaining, self-reliant producer of world-class organic goods not only for consumption but for profit.

 

EDUCATION

Closely linked to furthering education on the island, Congressman Haresco reaffirms, too, his promise not only to give local scholarships to agricultural students and residents, but also to open up scholarships to underprivileged but deserving people, so that they could study in the best universities.

He encourages residents from nearby provinces, and even enterprising individuals from the National Capital Region, to avail of these scholarships up to the post-graduate level, as long as they promise to register in Boracay where they can establish and grow their businesses to further the local economy.

HEALTH

Wrapping up his four-fold plan, Congressman Haresco, vows to make health care services as affordable and as accessible as possible through free public health care in hospitals and health centers to ensure that residents and visitors alike remain healthy and productive.

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With this FOUR-POINT AGENDA, Congressman Haresco vows to keep Boracay safe, ecological sound, economically sustainable, and globally at par with the best beach destinations in the world!

 

Congratulations, Congressman Teodorico "Nonong" T Haresco, Jr, for you and your team's landslide victory in Aklan!

Makati Presents Miss Makati 2019 Candidates

The city government of Makati led by Mayor Abby Binay today formally presented the 23 candidates vying for the crown of Miss Makati 2019 in a press conference held at The Conservatory, Peninsula Manila.

With the theme “Makati 2025: Fast-Tracking Progress,” the search for Miss Makati is focused on  showcasing a Makatizen woman filled with wit, passion, and ingenuity in promoting the vision of Makati as the first Smart City in the country.

Mayor Abby welcomed members of the media and proudly presented the 23 Makatizen women who passed preliminary screenings and made it to the final stage of the pageant.

“Congratulations to the 23 young ladies who rose to the challenge and are now ready to put their best foot forward to win the Miss Makati crown,” the mayor said.

“Miss Makati 2019 should embody our shared vision and aspirations for the city and its people. From among our candidates, we will seek not only beauty, grace and intelligence, but also the ability to inspire positive change among fellow Makatizens,” Mayor Abby said.

The candidates who come from the different barangays of Makati were able to meet the basic qualifications set for the search for Miss Makati, as follows: single Filipino female; 17-25 years old; lives, works or studies in Makati; at least 5’4” tall; and at least high school graduate or currently in Grade 12.

The coronation of Miss Makati 2019 will be held at the Makati Coliseum on June 21, 2019.          

Among the candidates who made it to the top 23 are Micah Beatrice Santos (Carmona); Charlene Marie Inonog (Kasilawan); Stephanie Isabelle Aquino (Poblacion); Kristina Cassandra Bahaj (Sta. Cruz); Sophia Michaela Leanne Aguado (Pio del Pilar); Alliaa Nicole Diputado (Tejeros); Venice Kayla Barrameda (Guadalupe Viejo); Gianelle Anne Balaton (Valenzuela); Patricia Rose Pangan (San Isidro); Bianca Gabrielle Abaya (Poblacion); Lailah Guiuan (Pembo); Kaoru Aseana Pimentel (South Cembo); and Jan Karen Esguerra (Bel-Air).

Also on the list are Monica Acuno (West Rembo); Hannah Patricia Beatrice Kristiansen (Northside); Desiree Harriet Alyanna Gamboa (Guadalupe Viejo); Charlyn Joyce Barrientos (Southside); Ma. Anna Clarisse Villavicencio (San Antonio); Marie Gabrielle Brillantes (Poblacion); Princess Vinia Putulin (South Cembo); Renee Rose Tirones (San Lorenzo); Elliah Kate Nicolas (East Rembo); and Jeanne Pauline Suplente (Guadalupe Viejo). 

Whoever wins the ‘Miss Makati’ crown will win P200,000 as cash prize, while ‘Miss Makati Tourism’ will win P150,000 cash prize, and ‘Miss Makatizen’ will win P100,000 cash prize. Special awards from Air Asia, ISkin Aesthetic Lifestyle and Balmain will also be given to candidates of their choice.

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REP NONONG HARESCO SHARES FOUR-POINT PLAN FOR AKLAN

Listen to Congressman Nonong Haresco share about his four-point plan for Aklan with and answer questions from print and online media partners at Dad's West Avenue -

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REP NONONG HARESCO SHARES FOUR-POINT PLAN FOR AKLAN

Representative Teodorico “Nonong” Haresco, a Lasallian alumnus who made his way up through his youthful entrepreneurial spirit, shares five-point plan for the Lone District of Aklan in a meet-and-greet with print and online media respresentaties at Dad’s West Avenue –

First, HEALTH. Not only because he has personally experienced not having enough money to undergo a much-needed gallstone operation, but also because he believes that Health is a priority for more productive citizens.

This he plans to do through what he calls “PANALO TAYO KAY HARESCO” medical cards which would provide members direct and free access to medical services even without the show money most health care facilities require before treatment.

Second, INFRASTRUCTURE. Congressman Haresco firmly believes that with infrastructure business would follow, paraphrasing the great Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping.

He, however, although against modernizing Boracay in the sense of altering the terrain of the world-famous beach resort with buildings and bridges,is all for upgrading healthcare, security, and business systems in the island paradise.

Third, WORK AND LIVELIHOOD. He does not only intend to get more Aklanons to get certified by TESDA to give them their passport to working here and overseas, Congressman Haresco also encourages more of his constituents, especially for women and youth,to engage in livelihood opportunities.

Fourth, EDUCATION. Congressman Haresco wishes to make both public and private education—not to mention, technical skills training through TESDA—accessible to majority of the Aklanons by offering them various scholarship programs.

Having observed that most of the budget for educational scholarships for his district only get returned to the National Treasury because very few are trying to apply, he’d like to incentivize learning so that children and youth have options on whether to work, apprentice with companies, or go to university for further studies.

Thus, the tagline: KAY HARESCO, PANALO TAYO SA KALUSUGAN, SA INFRASTRUKTURA, SA TRABAHO, AT SA EDUKASYON!

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