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Zambales Sports Fest slated this March

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:18:00 +0000

The Provincial Government of Zambales is getting ready for the summer season with the first Zamba Multi-sports Festival on March 18-20, in the town of Candelaria, Zambales.

"We want the people to see how beautiful Zambales is," said Governor Hermogenes Ebdanue during a press conference at the Dawal Beach Resort in the same town. "We have powdery sands and azure waters and we have probably the cleanest shoreline today."

Zambales waters have powdery magnetite sand and very few rocks or sandy beaches.

The sports festival will include competitions in cycling, open water swim, ultimate frisbee, sprint duathlon, and triathlon. There will also be side events like a body tattoo competition, bikini open and beach party.

The events will kick off on March 18 with the Zamba Cycling Challenge, a 120-km road race from Iba Capitol to Sta. Cruz and back. Some 200 riders are expected to join the race, which has two divisions: Open and Executive. Asian Youth Cycling Championships bronze medalist Rustom Lim and national duathlon team mainstay John Chicano are expected to lead the pack.

The next day will include events like the 2-km Open Water Swim; the National Ultimate Black Sands Frisbee Elimination; Sprint Duathlon (5-km run, 30-km bike, 3 km run); and the body tattoo and bikini open events.

Philippine Ultimate Association representative Antonio Vasquez said the Black Sands Frisbee tourney will serve as a pre-qualifying to the Boracay Open, the most prestigious ultimate competition in the country.

The sports fest will culminate on the 20th with the Zamba Black Sand Triathlon at the Dawal Beach Resort. There will be two divisions: an open and age-group competitions that serves as part of the Triathlon Association of the Philippines’ (TRAP) grassroots programs, according to national coach Melvin Fausto. TRAP also hopes to discover talents they can invite to join major tourneys in the future.

You can read the full article on the Philstar website here. Credit goes to Olmin Leyba who wrote it.

I'm excited for this. I do hope that guests, participants and organizes will come to appreciate our little town as much as I do. Also, please don't forget to clean up as you go! :) Good luck to all the participants!

Election 2010 aftermath

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Tue, 11 May 2010 15:10:00 +0000

Natapos na ang election, at sa unang pagkakataon, maaga nating nalaman ang resulta!

Hindi ko alam kung opisyal na nagpahayag ng pagkapanalo ang COMELEC, pero ang aking pagkaka-alam, ang incumbent mayor na si Jean Moraña ang nanalo.

Eto naman po ang mga partial and unofficial results para sa bise-mayor at konsehal:

Vice Mayor: Gilbert Hermoso
Councilors:
1. Sergio Edquilang
2. Leonides Echon
3. Mario Sales
4. Penny Ednave
5. Romeo Fallorina
6. Roman Alop
7. Michael Molino
8. Vicente Echon

Source

Abangan po natin ang opisyal na resulta, pero mukhang sa ngayon, sure win na ang mga ito. :)

Kamusta naman ang naging experience ninyo sa ating automated elections? Kwento niyo naman sa comments!

Candelaria, Zambales 2010 informal survey results

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Sun, 02 May 2010 12:05:00 +0000

Hello everyone! A few weeks ago I put up a link to an informal online survey, where I asked people who they were voting for in the mayor, vice-mayor and councilors positions.

I'd like to thank everyone who responded. As of this post, we had 45 people who answered the survey, which was more than I expected. I've been keeping track of the survey, and it was pretty steady in the days past. Every so often the number would change, but it's pretty much the same answers.

I used SurveyMonkey because it was free, and I heard good feedback about it from other users. I also noted that it was difficult even for the admin to change the results, which was a good thing. Unfortunately, the limits of the free service won't allow me to download the charts. I could take a screenshot but you'll see a big read "sample" across the image.

I said that I would deliver the results by May 1, and it's already a day since. Here are the results of the survey as conducted by this blog.

Mayor:
Barrera, Bernard Polido "Dodoy"; (LP ) 5/45 (11.1%)
Ebbay, Wilbert Español "Weng"; (IND. ) 2/45 (4.4%)

Ecunar, Pedro Cleto "Pete"; (LM ) 24/45 (53.3%)

Moraña, Jean Misa "Jean"; (LKS-KAM ) 14/45 (31.1%)

Vice Mayor

Ebuen, Jury Hermogino "Toman"; (LM ) 16/45 (38.1%)

Edejer, Ilirmo Ebilane "Emi"; (LKS-KAM ) 15/45 (35.7%)
Hermoso, Gilbert Austria "Bert"; (LP ) 11/45 (26.2%)

Councilors
For this, I decided to take a screenshot and chance the red "sample" across it. It'll show the top 8 councilors for this survey.

Note: Please right click the photo & choose "View image" to see it clearly. The layout of the blog is distorting it. My apologies.

All results were taken on May 2, 2010, 7:00 PM.

Thank you for all those who participated! By no means does this survey show the actual standing of the candidates, but it shows the popular vote of the people who responded to the survey. Please don't forget to vote wisely and responsibly. Vote for the one who you think deserves it even if you think they don't have a chance of winning. You'll never know. :)

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:57:00 +0000

Mga kababayan!

Meron po tayong isang munting survey na sana inyong masagutan. Eto po ay para sa darating na election sa May 10. Simple lamang po. Piliin niyo lang kung sino ang inyong gustong iboto bilang Mayor, Vice Mayor at mga Kagawad.

Sa May 1, Labor Day, ilalabas po namin ang resulta ng ating survey. Kung ano man ang magiging kalabasan nito, hindi po ito nagpapakita ng tunay na kalagayan ng mga nasa isipan ng mga taga-Candelaria. Generalization lang po to, at simpleng experimento.

Click nyo po ito para sagutin ang survey. Amin pong ikagagalak ang inyong pag-sali dito. Salamat po! Nawa'y maging mapayapa at malinis ang halalan natin!

Candelaria Holy Week

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 13:41:00 +0000

Hello!

Andito ako ngayon sa Candelaria. Kakatapos lang ng reunion ng aming pamilya. Kamusta naman ang inyong Holy Week?

Kung nais ninyo mag-share, sabihin niyo lang! Email kayo sa bakeneko14 (at) yahoo (dot) com.

Balik trabajo na muli sa Lunes para sa akin.

List of Candidates: Candelaria, Zambales

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 02:48:00 +0000

Source: Know your candidates

Candelaria, Zambales Candidates

For Mayor

Barrera, Bernard Polido "Dodoy"; (LP )
Ebbay, Wilbert Español "Weng"; (IND. )
Ecunar, Pedro Cleto "Pete"; (LM )
Moraña, Jean Misa "Jean"; (LKS-KAM )

For Vice Mayor

Ebuen, Jury Hermogino "Toman"; (LM )
Edejer, Ilirmo Ebilane "Emi"; (LKS-KAM )
Hermoso, Gilbert Austria "Bert"; (LP )

For Councilors

Alegre, Jaime Echon "Rudy"; (LP )
Alop, Roman Eding "Joseph"; (LM )
Anamos, Nenita Imperial "Nitz"; (LM )
Atrero, Purificacion Carloy "Podee"; (LKS-KAM )
Baluran, Miguel Olmo "Mike"; (IND. )
De Guia, Carlos Eclevia "Caloy"; (LM )
De La Llana, Honorio Hebron "Onor"; (LP )
Dominguez, Imelda Tabile "Mely"; (LP )
Ebalo, Michael Espinosa "Mike"; (LKS-KAM )
Ebilane, Virginia Encio "Bening"; (LKS-KAM )
Ecalne, Avelino Echon "Binoy"; (IND. )
Ecalnir, Isagani Hermoso "Gani"; (LP )
Ecalnir, Xanzo Beda Acuavera "Juancho"; (NP )
Echon, Leonides Eclevia "Pico"; (LM )
Echon, Vicente Jr Villasan "Jun"; (IND. )
Eclarino, Vicente Sr. Ecal "Vic"; (LKS-KAM )
Ednave, Penny Ebilane "Penny"; (LP )
Edquiban, Marcelo II Echaure "Mhar"; (LKS-KAM )
Edquid, Rolando Ebilane "Rolly"; (LKS-KAM )
Edquilang, Sergio Adriano Radam "Cros"; (LP )
Elamparo, Adonis Quines "Don-don"; (LKS-KAM )
Encina, Romualdo Edquilane "Bading"; (LM )
Enciso, Teresita Edjan "Tess"; (IND. )
Fallorina, Romeo Sagun "Rom"; (LM )
Fontillas, Pastor Ecura "Totoy"; (NP )
Hermogino, Merlina Ebialne "Andang"; (LP )
Hipos, Romulo Gloriana "Mulo"; (IND. )
Molino, Michael Ian Yap "Ian"; (LP )
Movilla, Dante Edquilane "Dan"; (IND. )
Sales, Mario, Sr. Dela Llana "Ayo"; (LM )

Sino ang iboboto ninyo? Comment kayo! :)

Call for posters!

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:52:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

I'd like to ask you guys to send me any official paraphernalia like photos, or scans of streamers and posters, of the parties you support if you have any. I'd like to post them here so that we have an idea who we could vote for.

I currently have Dr. Ecunar's party. If anyone has Mayor Morana's, Mr. Ebbley's, Mr. Barrera and the independents, please send them to me at bakeneko14 @ yahoo . com (remove the spaces). I prefer having the entire party in one banner/photo.

Thank you!

Through the eyes of another: Potipot

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:13:00 +0000

Mark Wiens of Migrationology.com writes about his first night in the Philippines.

My first night in the Philippines was spent on the tiny island. There was no electricity or development on the island and one could circumference the island in a matter of minutes. The water was wonderful, the air was clean, the sunset was beautiful, and all was calm and quiet.

What a welcome, eh?

Read more about his stay in Potipot Island, as well as his other adventures, in his blog at Migrationology.

We love Candelaria. We love Zambales.

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:36:00 +0000

Bhen Cervantes talks about his first trip to Zambales many years ago when his friend Mac del Fierro invited a group of his Upsilon brothers to visit San Antonio, Zambales for the Holy Week after their college graduation.

He goes on to say how it one of his most memorable weeks, recalling it with much relish.

His most recent visit was on the invitation of Jun Fain to Iba. Mr. Cervantes goes on to say how he loved the shoreline of Zambales, and says "It is beautiful indeed."

But what I like best about his missive is this:

"As a re-introduction, I am happy I can still catch semblances of the naturally beautiful Philippines before these parts look like everything else: traffic-laden, polluted -- ecologically and noise-wise, with posters, tarpaulin and buntings as well.

Why do we overdo? Let Nature be. The Philippines is fine. There is no need for malls and Manila franchises that make erstwhile naturally pretty towns into loud ugly cities.

I think this need to look and sound like Manila stems from the fact that most Filipinos have no regional pride." Source

I believe this. Not just for Zambales but for any town that isn't Manila. As much as I have affection for the busy metropolis, I cannot help but love more the quiet and peace, the less hectic pace of the provinces.

We as Candelarians should be proud of what we are. As much as we'd like to bring progress to our little town, we should not obliterate the heritage and richness of our past. I myself would love to see the remaining old houses restored, same goes for the Gabaldon schools, not just in our town, but in the entire province.

It would be nice if each town had a museum about its history, especially while we still have our grandparents and parents to tell us the stories.

We should take on projects that preserve and take care of not just the history, but also of the beauty of nature around us. It should also be a continuing project that leaders of Candelaria should take on once the previous term has passed.

Let's love Candelaria the way it should be.

Candlemas

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:56:00 +0000

A friend asked if churches here celebrate Candlemas. Curious, I did a search and guess what I found?

Candlemas is the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. It's celebrated in most of Mexico on February 2. The date is directly related to Christmas, but in Mexico, it is seen as the end of the Epiphany season that began on January 6, known as the "day of the Three Kings."

In Spanish, it is Candelária. (Source: Wikipedia)

COMELEC Automation session

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:57:00 +0000

COMELEC AUTOMATION

WHERE: CESSTA Hall, Candelaria, Zambales

WHEN: Feb. 5, 2010, 9 AM

WHO ARE INVITED: Due to limited space of the Session Hall, if possible any representatives of the ff: Brgy Captains; SK Rep; Principals / School Heads/Teachers; Sectoral Representatives of SVA, MORMCC, Church, 2010 Local Candidates, or of any groups interested in this briefing.

SEE YOU THERE!

Maligayang Pasko cu mo yo halban!

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:29:00 +0000

Hope I said that right. God bless!

May kasiyahan dito sa may 7H. Meron din ba sa plaza? :)

2010 Candidates for Candelaria, Zambales

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:47:00 +0000

Here's the official candidates for the local government of Candelaria, Zambales.

Mayor Ecunar, Pedro Cleto
Vice Mayor Ebuen, Jury H. "Toman"
Councilors
1. Roman E. Alop (Joseph)
2. Nenita I. Anamos (Nits)
3. Carlos E. De Guia (Caloy)
4. Leonides E. Echon (Piko)
5. Romualdo E. Encina Bading
6. Romeo S. Fallorina Rom
7. Mario Ll. Sales Sr. Ayo

Mayor Barrera, Bernard Polido
Vice Mayor Hermoso, Gilbert A.
Councilors
1. Alegre, Jaime
2. Ecalnir, Isagani Gani
3. Dominguez, Imelda Mel
4. De La Llana, Honorio Onor
5. Ednave, Penny Penny
6. Edquilang, Sergio Cros
7. Hermoginio, Merlina Andang
8. Molino, Ian Ian

Mayor Morana, Jean Misa
Vice Mayor Edejer, Ilirmo "Emi"
Councilors
1. Atrero, Purificacion Podee
2. Ebalo, Michael Mike
3. Ebilane, Virginia Bening
4. Eclarino, Vicente Enteng
5. Edquiban, Marcelo
6. Edquid, Rolando Andong
7. Elamparo, Adonis Dondon

Mayor Ebbay, Wesley
Councilors
1. Enciso, Teresita Tess

Independents:
1. Baluran, Mike
2. Ecalne, Avelino Binoy
3. Echon, Vicente Enteng
4. Hipos, Romulo
5. Movilla, Dante
6. Ecalnir, Xanzo Beda Juancho
7. Fontillas, Pastor Totoy

Hello visitors!

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:19:00 +0000

I just want to send a shout-out to the folks who are visiting and posting message at our little chatboard here :) Pasensya na kayo kung hindi ako maka-reply, o kaya kung wala masyadong balita tungkol sa ating bayan. Susubukan ko mag-update ng mas madalas, kaso madalang din ang aking pag uwi kaya hindi rin ako nakaka-sagip ng balita.

Hello!

Resa
Michael Bulanday
M. Escalante
Rhenz
tedsr
cutelady eye

Sana po mabasa niyo to. Nagiisip ako na mag-start ng online forum for Candelarians, maybe somewhere where it would be easier for everyone to post their shout-outs, greetings, questions and the like. Please let me know if you're agreeable. Rhenz is also willing to host a site for us. Comment lang po kayo!

Philippines: 25 Best New Trips of 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:56:00 +0000

The Philippines is included in the 25 Best New Trips of 2010, published in the November 2009 issue of National Geographic's Adventure magazine.

Summit to Sea

The Philippines has a PR problem. While it harbors as many islands as the Caribbean and some of the most spectacular reefs on the planet, the nation sees only a fraction of the visitors of nearby Thailand. Even travel companies, it seems, have bought the bad rap: Other than the occasional sea kayaking trip, U.S. guides have largely avoided the archipelago.

But Wilderness Travel has finally gotten wise. This May the outfit will lead clients high into the 4,000-foot Cordillera Central, then deep into the world’s most biodiverse marine environment.

The trip begins in Banaue, where travelers spend days hiking into terraced mountains and nights back at the town’s namesake hotel (pine cabins, private balconies, killer views). Then it’s down to the island of Cabilao, trading butterflies for fish� species of them. For the next five days, you’ll bob around reefs, scanning the area’s 350 varieties of coral (including table coral that’s a whopping nine feet wide).

But don’t forget: The best snorkeling starts at dusk. “It’s like being in a train station during commuting hours,” says Barbara Banks, Wilderness Travel’s director of new trip development. “The day fish are moving out and the night creatures like octopuses and eels are moving in.”

Links:
25 Best New Trips in 2010
Philippines – RP in National Geographic’s 25 Best New Travel Destinations in the World for 2010; Ancient Cultures, Structures and Biodiversity Cited

Time to shine folks!

Cross-posted: Zambales blog

Where to send help

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:08:00 +0000

Hello everyone, sorry for the lack of updates. I hope you're all doing well. Northern Luzon is slowly recovering the Pepeng's wrath, thanks to the generosity and bayanihan of the people.

I wanted to gather a list of places you can go to help, or donate, but there's just too much information. Thankfully, friends from Sayote Republic have done just that, so I'm linking to it.

For help to Typhoon Pepeng victims in Northern and Central Luzon.

Northern Luzon needs help

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:35:00 +0000

Northern Luzon is being hit hard by Typhoon Pepeng. Reports are trickling in from people who have families or contacts in various provinces all over the region.

Here's a list of essential links that you can use to help our kababayans in Northern Luzon. I will continue to update this with the info I can get from friends and contacts.

Stay safe folks!

Typhoon Ondoy

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:26:00 +0000

Hello everyone. I hope you're all doing well after all that's being on with Typhoon Ondoy. I haven't had a chance to update, as I lost my Internet service last Saturday and could only use the Internet at work.

Anyway, I'm sure you've read and head a lot about what has happened over the weekend. The greater Manila area, and nearby provinces, experienced the worst rainfall ever last Saturday, about six months worth of water in about six to twelve hours. Many families lost their homes and belongings, some were unfortunate to lose their lives. Those who made it safely to the evacuation centers were all just thankful that they still have their families together.

For those who wish to help, here's three sites that might prove helpful (via MLQ3's Twitter).

List of Places to Donate
Map Update Form (places that still need rescuing, etc)
Ondoy Victim Directory

Also,let's not forget the people in the provinces who were affected by previous storms and were still having trouble recovering. They could also greatly use your help.

Stay safe everyone.

Another place to share stuff

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:28:00 +0000

We're at Tumblr too.

I'll be posting pictures, videos, comments and what not over there. If you have a Tumblr account, add it up and let me know if you'd like to be a contributor too. :)

News: Senator wants raps filed vs DENR, local execs abusing seashores

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:10:00 +0000

Senator wants raps filed vs DENR, local execs abusing seashores
via GMAnews.tv

MANILA, Philippines - Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr on Monday called for the filing of cases against environment and local officials who have failed to implement the statutory ban on quarrying and mining along seashores.

Pimentel said the Department of Environment and Natural Resources should go after its field officials and local chief executives who have abused their authority by issuing permits to individuals and firms for the extraction of black sands and other minerals in areas that are off limits to mining and quarrying under existing laws.

"DENR and local government officials who have recklessly allowed these illegal and reprehensible activities should be held liable and criminally charged for flagrant violation of environment and mining laws," Pimentel said in a press statement.

He said the DENR should strictly implement the ban and impose sanctions on individuals and companies engaged in the activity.

He said the extraction of black sands on beach areas within a radius of 200 meters from the shores – known as salvage zone – destroys the natural protective barrier that prevents seawater from overflowing and causing floods in coastal villages.

"All mining and quarrying activities on seashore areas should be completely discontinued and banned because of the damage to the environment they are causing. Not only do they render the coastal communities vulnerable to natural disasters, they also cause degradation of adjoining agricultural lands because of the resulting intrusion of sea water," Pimentel said.

The senator made the statement after residents in coastal communities in Candelaria, Zambales and Isabela complained of black sand mining going on with impunity in their seashore areas.

He said in Zambales, a mining outfit, called Prime Picks Company, operated by a certain Roberto Go, has managed to engage in black sand mining despite strong opposition from the people.

The municipal council of Candelaria has sent a resolution to DENR Secretary Lito Atienza requesting him to stop the mining operation of Prime Picks.

Pimentel said mining malpractices like this justify the intervention of the DENR even if the issuance of small mining permits and certain environment protection functions have already been devolved to the local government units.

He made this observation in the face of the objections of provincial governors to a DENR order issued by Atienza requiring both big and small mining companies to secure permit from his office for exporting mineral ore to other countries.

Pimentel agreed with Atienza that there should be a mechanism by which the DENR should check and monitor compliance of mining firms with environment laws, the terms and conditions of their mining licenses and their tax obligations.

The new DENR order prescribes the guidelines for filing, processing and issuance of Mineral Ore Export Permit for transport and shipment of minerals outside the country. It aims to eliminate the undervaluation and misdeclaration in the exportation of mineral ores, like copper, iron and nickel, and to plug the loopholes in the collection of taxes from these materials.

Pimentel, principal author of the Small Scale Mining Act, said that with the issuance and implementation of the DENR order, the government will be able to effectively keep track of the movements of gold and other precious minerals especially from the Mount Diwalwal gold rush areas in Compostela Valley. - Amita Legaspi, GMANews.TV

I had heard about the black sand mining during a recent trip home, but I don't know the details. It saddens me that people are willing to sacrifice the environment for their own financial gain. I hope this matter will be looked into and positive action be taken

Sen. Pimentel, FYI, is married to Bing Pimentel nee De La Llana of Candelaria, Zambales.

Season's greetings!

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:58:00 +0000

The Great Moleskine Giveaway continues!

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:05:00 +0000

And so, it starts.

It's my turn for the Great Moleskine Giveaway. One of you guys will win a Moleskine Large Plain Reporter notebook, and it will be shipped to you for free!

Visit Strangely Out of Place to join.

Reminders:
- Contest is open to Philippine residents or those with a Philippine mailing address only.
- Contest will run from November 22 to November 26. At the end of the contest, I will announce the winner and the next blog to host the contest.

Thanks & good luck!

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:18:00 +0000

says sometimes, I wish that I wasn't so emotional.

Coming soon! The Great Moleskine Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:40:00 +0000

Hi everyone! Just want to give you a heads up on an upcoming contest on my main blog, Strangely Out of Place.

It's a project spearheaded by Jasper Ong of Avalon.ph, an online shopping site for books, journals and other great items at bargain prices. The Great Moleskine Giveaway is a series of contests hosted by various Filipino blogs, and as the name suggests, the winner will receive their very own Moleskine notebook.

Currently, four blogs have already done their contest. Mine will happen on November 22 to November 26. I will post the mechanics on my blog on that day, and anyone with a Philippine mailing address is invited to join!

Visit Strangely Out of Place for details. In the meantime, you can check out Avalon.ph's blog for the list of blogs that are also in the contest.

Conquer Zambales: The Sidetrip Travel Magazine Adventure Race

noreply@blogger.com (Kat) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:17:00 +0000

Sidetrip, a free quarterly travel magazine featuring new and exciting places to visit in the philippines, is hosting “Conquer Zambales: A Sidetrip Travel Magazine Adventure Race” this October 24 & 25. One hundred teams of two will complete various tasks in selected tourist attractions around Zambales. Each team must have their own car as a means of transportation around the province and must finish each task before moving on to the next.

Pre-registration is a must, and will end on October 20. For more deatails, please visit Sidetrip Magazine’s Multiply page. or check out www.conquerphilippines.com

This is a great opportunity for the province of Zambales to showcase its beauty to the rest of the country. I won't be able to join the contest, but I'm thrilled that Candelaria will also play a part in the race.

Crossposted: http://zambalesph.blogspot.com