7th WVPRISAA Regional Athletic & Cultural Meet in Roxas City

ROXAS CITY – About 2,000 delegations composed of athletes, coaches, trainers, chaperons, officials and guests are expected to grace the opening salvo on December 19, 2009 at the Capiz Gymnasium, Villareal Stadium this city. Athletes and officials of about 36 WVPRISAA member-schools, colleges and universities of Western Visayas Private Schools Athletic Association (WVPRISAA) will actively participate in the weeklong sports and cultural competition on December 19-22, 2009.

This year’s WVPRISAA Meet will be hosted by the Province of Capiz with the acceptance of Capiz Private Schools Athletic Association (CAPRISA) and the provincial government of Capiz with Filamer Christian College (FCC) as the host school. CHED HERO-VI representative, WVPRISAA President Engr. Salas, Capiz Governor Hon. Victor A. Tanco, Roxas City Mayor Hon. Vicente Bermejo, & the Presidents of the Provincial Associations & other dignitaries will also grace the opening rites.

This year’s WVPRISAA will banner the theme, “Youth Empowerment through Education, Culture & Sports”, six provinces in Western Visayas –Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Iloilo and Negros Occidental will compete in athletics, badminton, basketball, chess, dance sport, football, karatedo, lawn tennis, sepak takraw, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, beach volley and in literary-musical & dance contests. All sports events will be played 3 main different playing venues, mainly at the Villareal Stadium open courts, swimming pool & Capiz Gymnasium; Filamer Christian College Covered Gym & CapSU-Roxas Gymnasium and Roxas City Playgium.

The yearly sports and cultural regional competition is inherently a competitive event that will showcase the best that schools have to offer and also a unifying activity for the promotion of camaraderie, friendship, sportsmanship and team building among student-athletes of WVPRISAA member schools. Last WVPRISAA Meet as held in Antique on February 4-7, 2009 hosted by Antique PRISAA with St. Anthony’s College in Antique as the host school.

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Lin-ay sang Negros crowned Miss Western Visayas Tourism 2009

ROXAS CITY – The lovely Lin-ay sang Negros, Candidate No. 8 – Vicky Marie Milagrosa Rushton was crowned as the Miss Western Visayas Tourism, besting nine other beauties from Region VI held at the Capiz Gym, Villarel Statuim Roxas City last Dec. 5, 2009 as one of the highlights of Western Visayas 2009 Tourism Assembly. Rushton also bagged the major awards such as Miss Festival Costume, Best in Swimsuit and Best in Evening Gown. The gorgeous Natalie Grace Roberts (Candidate No. 6), Miss Dinagyang 2009, bagged 1^st runner up and proved that she got beauty and brains by winning the Best in Interview award. Miss Masskara Queen, Candidate No. 5 – Maria Aika Uy landed 2^nd runner up and the friendliest among the girls by grabbing the Miss Congeniality Award. Mutya sang Sinadya sa Halaran, Candidate No. 1 – Jacqueline Kimpo proved that she possessed the most beautiful smile by winning the Miss Photogenic Award. Other contestants of the said pageant were: Candidate No. 3 – Ronelie Pador, Miss Ati-atihan of Aklan; Candidate No. 2 – Ruby Claire L. Lopez, Miss Binanog Festival of the Municipality of Lambunao, Iloilo; Candidate No. 9 – Mary Anne Petrola, Miss Manggahan Festival of Guimaras; Candidate No. 7 – Denzel Jodi Dagumampan, Miss Binirayan Festival of Antique; and Candidate No. 4 – Ann Rency Custodio, Miss Paraw Regatta of Iloilo City.

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Christmas Lantern made from Capiz Shells

Filipinos enjoy decorating their homes not only with star lanterns but also with all sorts of Christmas decors.  Brightly colored buntings or streamers are hung inside and out.  Elegant Christmas Parol made from Capiz shells are very popular in the Philippines and are exported to other countries. Capiz is known as the “Seafood Capital of the Philippines” no wonder why there are a lot of beautiful shells in the province. Parol making is not only a Christmas symbol it is a symbol of hope for lots of Parol makers. Parol making business is a source of income for lots of Filipinos. They make parol as early as June, a lot of them are sold in the market from October. Parol vendors can be found everywhere you will see them on the side walks, bus stops, jeepney stops or even along the highway. Parol has become the most recognizable Christmas ornament for Filipinos not just in the Philippines, but in any country where there is a Filipino community. Parols are sold overseas, these are usually made from Capiz or shells and are intricately designed, these last longs and can be used every year. There is also Parol that is sold online. Christmas Lantern or Parol in the Philippines emits warmth unparalleled among holiday adornments and is unique to the Philippines and truly Captivating.

Capiz host 2009 Regional Tourism Assembly

Roxas City – A three-day Western Visayas Tourism Assembly (WVTA) that will gather various tourism stakeholders from the government and private sectors in the region is set here from December 4 to 6 this year. The assembly is in time with the city and province’s Sinadya sa Halaran (SSH) celebration from December 3 to 8. Department of Tourism Regional Director and WVTA executive director Edwin G. Trompeta said during a press conference that the activities for the assembly include travel fair and mart, tourism conference, parade of festivals, cultural showcase, tourism awards, travel invitational, food festival and search for Miss Western Visayas Tourism. The media interaction was also graced by Capiz Gov. Victor A. Tanco, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Alfonso Bediones, Provincial and City Tourism Officers Alphonsus Tesoro and Rodolfo Maestro Jr., respectively, some DOT regional staff and media men, among others. “Capiz is known for its fresh seafoods and the hospitality of its people,” noted Trompeta during the press conference when asked about the various tourism potentials in the region.

Miss Earth 2009 in Boracay, Philippines

Miss Earth 2009 is the 9th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant. The Miss Earth winner serves as the spokesperson for the Miss Earth Foundation, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and other environmental organizations. 80 contestants from different countries and territories will compete for the crown, tied with 2005. At the conclusion of the competition, outgoing titleholder Miss Earth 2008 Karla Henry of the Philippines will crown her successor. The delegates of Miss Earth 2009 explored the different islands of the Philippines with the theme “Green Lifestyle” and promoted the use of recyclable materials as part of our collective lifestyle. In addition, they engaged on different environmental activities including the planting of trees in the province of Ilocos. The pageant will take place for the first time outside the Island of Luzon. The venue for Miss Earth 2009 final night was going to be held at Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center on November 22, 2009. The convention center is a private ecotourism venue intended for trade events, industry conventions, corporate functions, concerts, and international exhibitions. It is one of the landmarks of the Island of Boracay, which was declared by the British publication TV Quick as the world’s number one tropical beach and topped the 2007 Yahoo! Travel list of World’s Most Popular Beach.