The 19 year old contender from the municiplity of Maydolong, Eastern Samar, Analee Barrezo Montes, was all-teeth smiled when she was crowned Bb. Silangang Samar Turismo 2011 last November 7 at the Eastern Samar Capitol Building, Borongan City.
Hundreds of audiences witnessed Analee’s unparalled grace and wit as she confidently walked on the ramp amidst ten other beautiful ladies from different municipalities in the province. Each of these girls represented one particular tourist attraction in their locality which they had the chance to promote in a 2-minute spiel during their Swimwear Competition. For this, Analee showcased the Samar Island Natural Park’s (SINP) Canlumangog Base Camp located at Barangay Del Pilar, Maydolong, Eastern Samar. This SINP Canlumangog Base Camp is part of the SINP’s newest ecotourism attraction that is the 24,000-hectare Borongan-Llorente Closed Canopy Forest, believed to be the largest remaining lowland tropical virgin forest in the country.
Asked whether the leadership of the provincial government should give a boost to the tourism development of Eastern Samar, Analee asnwered, “I say definitely yes.” She further explained that tourism is not just about visiting places and seeing new things but can actually be used for the “supplemental development” of the province. She also added that aside from protecting the environment, tourism provides livelihood and “improves the general well being of the locals.” She also stressed that to achieve this, tourist destinations in the province must first be developed and then transportation amenities should be provided. This was the most apt answer that won her the crown. Next in line as First Runner Up was Maria Karla Lenina Belizar representing Borongan City’s Divinubo Island. While third in place was Calicoan Island’s representative, Ella Marnelle Caliwan of Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
In addition to the Php40,000.00 cash prize as grand winner, Analee also received a gift pack from AVON as her prize for winning the Best in Swimwear award.
Last August 14, Analee was crowned as Miss Maydolong 2011 which gave way to her becoming the town’s representative to the Bb. Silangang Samar Turismo 2011 Pageant.
Written by Roxcy Joy Azura. This article has been republished from http://www.maydolong-esamar.gov.ph (The Official website of the Municipal Government of Maydolong, Eastern Samar).
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