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222. Carnival Beauties, MANUKI MAKARIMBANG, 1927 Miss Lanao
THAT LADY FROM LANAO. Manuki Makarimbang, Miss Lanao 1927, made a splash at the national beauty contest with her colorful wardrobe of malongs and headgears that were a hit with the crowd. The first...
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223. Carnival Beauties: PILAR LIWANAG, 1930 Candidate of "Liwayway"
LIWANAG NG LIWAYWAY. Liwayway's bet to the first Miss Philippines quest of 1926, was an all-Filipina beauty with an all Filipina name so appropriate to the Tagalog magazine: Pilar Liwanag. The oldest...
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224. Carnival Beauties: VIRGINIA LEJARDE, 1930 Candidate of "Alitaptap"
ALLURE OF ALITAPTAP. Virginia Lejarde, the official candidate of Alitaptap Magazine to the 4th National Beauty Contest search for Miss Philippines 1930. With the great success of the 1929 Manila...
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225. Carnival Beauties: ELIA SANCHEZ, 1926 Miss Masbate
MAS BELLA! MASBATE! Elia Sanchez, the first and only known Miss Masbate to represent her island province of Masbate, at the 1926 Manila Carnival search for Miss Philippines.The island of Masbate was...
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226. THE 2ND NUEVA ECIJA CARNIVAL OF 1927
QUEEN AMPARING I. The queen-elect of the 2nd Nueva Ecija Carnival of 1927, held at Cabanatuan. However, the one who got to go to Manila for the Miss Philippines contest was Julita Matias.Nueva Ecija,...
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227. Carnival Beauties: ARMINDA MARTINEZ, 1926 Miss Isabela
ISABELA'S IDOL. The first Miss Isabela, Arminda Martinez in her official portarit as a candidadte to the 1926 Miss Philippines quest.The second largest province in the Philippines (after Palawan),...
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228. Queen of the Iloilo Carnival : AIDA KILAYKO
In one of the earliest petit fairs of Iloilo, the lovely Aida “Aiding” Kilayko reigned as the 1925 queen. Her parents were Eugenio Copa Kilayko and Celsa Lizares, both from landed families of Talisay,...
View Article229. A Tribute to Miss Mindanao 1935, CARMELING DEL ROSARIO
A video tribute to Carmeling Del Rosario-Rodriguez (b. 2 July 1916) Miss Mindanao of the 1935 Manila Carnival who passed away this year on 17 April 2012, at age 96, in Makati. Used with permission...
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230. Carnival Beauties: ISABEL C. BOWERS, 1927 Miss Romblon
BOWERS BEAUTIFUL. The firtst and only known Miss Romblon, Isabel C. Bowers, who participated in the 2nd National Beauty Contest of the Manila Carnival, won by Luisa Marasigan. Little is known about...
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231. Queen of the 1933 Iloilo Carnival: MARIANITA CARAZA
Her Majesty, Marianita Caraza and her court of honor at the throne of the 1933 Iloilo Carnival. From left to right: Consort Emilio Escares, princess Susing Rocha, the Queen, King Consort, BoyOpisso...
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232. 1935 Queen of the Albay Carnival: TERESA BARRANACEA
Beauties and consorts of the 1935 Albay Carnival and Industrial Fair, led by Queen-elect Teresa Barranecea (Queen Teresa I) and her King Consort Lt. Artemio Soriano.Princesses and escorts include...
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233. The Other 1939 Miss Mindanao: NIEVES ERAÑA
THE SECOND MISS MINDANAO 1939. Nieves Erana, a popular Escolarina student, is credited in extant Carnival photos as the other Miss Mindanao, together with Adela Planas.Adela Planas was in the court of...
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234. Carnival Weddings: ANDEREGG-BASTIDA NUPTIALS (1927 Miss Davao)
SWISS MISS. Carmen Bastida, Miss Davao 1927, ties the knot with Swiss Hans P. Anderegg in ceremonies held at the Paules Church. Photo was taken in the home of Carmen's brother in Manila. From Graphic...
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235. Carnival Beauties: ROSIE MCGUIRE, 1927 Miss Samar
SAMAR'S SWEETHEART. Rosie McGuire, the first and only known Miss samar to represent her island province at the 1927 edition of the Manila Carnival.The American Mcguires settled in Borongan, Eastern...
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236. Carnival Memento: 1908 SOUVENIR PORTRAIT
A 1908 souvenir photo of a young carnival visitor by the name of Mary Helen. The dedication at the back reads: "Mary Helen and I attended the Carnival last evening. Be well. Albert.". It is addressed...
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237. Carnival Wedding: MAURICIO-CUENCA NUPTIALS (1934 Miss Visayas)
Marcelina Cuenca was a former Miss Manila and The Philippine Free Press' representative to the 1934 search for Miss Philippines. She won Miss Visayas (3rd place) after Luisa Laconico (Miss Luzon) and...
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238. Carnival Beauties: ELVIRA MANALO, 1927 Miss Palawan
PANALO SI MANALO. Elvira Manalo, Miss Palawan of 1927, was just the 3rd Palawan beauty to represent her province at the Manila Carnival search for Miss Philippines.1924 was a very good year for the...
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239. Crowning Moment: CONSUELO VILLAMOR, Miss Mindanao 1934
SEE YOU IN COURT. The official coronation picture of Miss Mindanao 1934, Consuleo Villamor, with her own retinue of beauties in regal Muslim costumes. She is escorted by her brother, Domiciano.The...
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240. Carnival Wedding: DE SANTOS-MALOLES NUPTIALS
Alicia Cabarrus de Santos was the original Miss Luzon in the court of Maria Kalaw, 1931 Miss Philippines. She had also reigned as the Queen of Charity in her teenage years. At the Manila Carnival, the...
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241. Carnival Beauties:PACITA RODRIGUEZ, Candidate, Miss Philippines 1930
PRETTY PACITA. Sampaguita -sponsored Pacita Rodriguez strikes a pose for her official 1930 Manila Carnival photo.1930 was a most competitive year for the Miss Philippines quest of the annual Manila...
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