By Ernan Baldomero

SAN JOSE, Antique, May 01, 2006 — Seventeen-year-old Myrianne Jade Bagaforo of Pandan town has been declared Lin-ay kang Antique in a pompous pageant of beauty, grace and brain.
Bagaforo, who from now on until next year will be Antique’s official ambassadress of goodwill, bested 10 other candidates representing their respective municipalities Friday night at the EBJ Sports Complex.
Bagaforo was also declared best in gown, best in headdress, and Miss Sunsilk.
First runner-up was Geline Antoinette Cabrera of Sibalom while the second runner-up was Jessica Rivera of Barbaza, who was also declared best in talent.
Melinaire Jalipa of Valderrama was third runner-up and Miss Globe People’s Choice while Laua-an’s Mylene Gamuza was declared fourth runner-up.
Cabrera also bagged the best in interview award, best in swimwear award, Miss Loila’s Choice and Miss Ponds. » more