Fifteen beautiful homegrown young maidens from different barangays of the town vie for the coveted crown of Miss Calabanga 2011.
The fairest maiden of all will grace the parade around major streets of the municipality in honor of the feast day of Our Lady of La Porteria.
One hopeful contestant, left, is Salve Cierva Garfin, 21 years old, height 5 feet and 4 inches, from San Roque.
Fourteen more (below) show off their form that will make or break their quest for the crown.
(Left) Angelou Adan Sinlao, 17 years old, height 5 feet 3 inches, San Roque. (Right) Ria Mae Pedrasa Adan, 17 years old, height 5 feet 5 inches from Sta. Isabel.(Left) Honey Grace Alberto Mapa, 18 years old, height 5 feet 6 inches, from Sabang (Right) Ma Ivien Mabalot Fernandez, 17 years old, 5 feet 3 inches, from Bonot.(Left) Rosalie Dela Cruz Alejo, 18 yers old, from Sabang. (Right) Jean Rose Canete Villanueva, 19 years old, height 5 feet 4 inches, from San Vicente.(Left) Divina Segundo Ayoro, 18 years old, height 5 feet 4 inches, from Bigaas (Right) Roan Ilo Bernal, 18 years old, height 5 fet 3 inches, from Manguiring.(Left) Suzanne Tarrobago Cantorne, 18 years old, height 5 feet 3 inches, from Quipayo. (Right) Rogielyn Mae Malazarte Diwata, 20 years old, height 5 feet 2 inches, from Bigaas.(Left) Princess Margarette Almuin Matias, 18 years old, height 5 feet 3 inches, from Binanuaanan Grande. (Right) Joanne Cornejo Reantazo, 20 years old, height 5 feet and 2 inches, from San Roque.(Left) Daisy Campo Alto, 17 years old, 5 feet 3 inches, from Sto. Domingo. (Right) Jean Katiene Segundo Magtanong, 17 years old, height 5 feet 1 inch, from Pagatpat.
Photo credit: Thanks to the organizers for the search for Miss Calabanga 2011 for the photos of above hopefuls, including the LGU and SB.
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