GINOO AT BINIBINING LAGUNA 2019 WINNERS PROCLAIMED
Text and Photos by Noli A. Berioso
The new set of winners for Ginoo at Binibining Laguna 2019 were chosen last night, March 8, 2019 at the glittering finals night of the provincial wide search pageant held at the Provincial Capitol of Laguna in the town of Santa Cruz.
Mark Paul Espelita of Santa Rosa and Eloisa Jauod representing San Pedro bested 48 other contenders to clinch the coveted titles of Ginoo at Binibining Laguna 2019. Runners-up honor went to Virtud Norberto Dagsa – San Pedro and Maurice Avila – Sta. Rosa (1st), Brian Scott Lomboy and Justine Mae Bower of Binan (2nd), Joe Arend Vaethbuckner and Kate Rono of Los Banos (3rd), Kenneth Carpena – Sta. Rosa nd Keinth Petrasanta – Cabuyao (4th).
The coronation night were hosted by Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2002 Karen Agustin-Ostrea, Michael Bristol and Rafael Keifer.
The annual search is the highlight of the week-long celebration of Anilag Festival, One of the most exciting and colorful festivals in the country. The event is touted as the “Mother of All Festivals” in the region started way back in 2004 where the people of the Laguna celebrate its whole year-round bountiful harvest. It is a week-long celebration with various activities lined-up for all the Lagunense.
Present during the occasion is no less than the incumbent Governor of the province, Hon. Ramil L. Hernandez tourism head of the province Me. Rosauro Sta. Maria.
Celebrity panel of judges include Maureen Wroblewitz – Asia’s next Top Model Season 5 grand winner, Leren Mae Bautista – Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2017, Yvhette Marie Santiago Bb. Pilipinas Supranational 2014, Carlo Pasion Me. Model Worldwide 2018, Julius Pegarro, swimsuit apparel designer Julius Pegarro Jaguio, blogger Norman Tinio among others.
The 3 hour spectacular event was directed by Bernard Yabut Maybituin of Lumina Productions.