The search participated by 14 candidates coming from the different neighboring municipalities of Molave and Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur and the cities of Davao, General Santos, Ozamiz, and Iligan was an exicitng, fantastic and colorful event conducted every January before the Fiesta as one on the highlights of the weeklong Pasalamat Festival in the city. This is the third consecutive search for Miss Gay Pagadian since 2005. Senator Chiz Escudero was the guest speaker.

“The Search for Miss Gay Pagadian 2008 is not just an ordinary search but it is also a world-class show in itself. But unlike the annual search for the most coveted title of Miss Pagadian, the city government, through its Tourism Office and Tourism Council headed by Dr. Prescilla “Dicky” Fernandez has decided to hold this pageant as one of the highlights of the Pasalamat Festival and Fiesta. As a way of deviating from the usual search, our participants who are just raring to display their pretty faces, curves, gait and other God-given talents, all come from the third sex,” Rey Cimafranca chair of the search told this writer.

“This pageant showcases the cream of the crop of the so called “in between” personalities. Notwithstanding the critics and flaws of our sector, we stand tall with stunning personalities that despite of what we are, we can make a positive difference in our community. Just like anybody, our sector deserves the right to be respected and loved. We are here expressing ourselves as active, participative, and sure partners of the government in nation building. Just like anyone, we also have a lot of dreams for the city of Pagadian. This activity is just one among the contributions of the gay sector in steering the city forward, Cimafranca explained.

The search for Miss Gay is truly the night of all nights as we are going to seek out from among these lovely contestants, the “primus inter pares” or the best among peers, who will be crowned Miss Gay Pagadian 2008, Rey Cimafranca disclosed.

The search was also attended by Mayor Samuel S. Co and his wife Ilang-ilang Fernandez Co, 2nd District Congressman Antonio Cerilles, First District Board Member Baldomero”Baleleng” Fernandez, and his wife Dra. Dicky Fernandez, Chair of the City Tourism Council, Major General Pajarito, Commanding General of the Armys First Division and City Treasurer Gerona.

Last update : 26-01-2008 22:18

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