PINAY-BELGIAN CROWNED FACE OF TOURISM PHILIPPINES 2019
Text and Photos by Noli A. Berioso
A twenty-two year old Filipina-Belgian was crowned Face of Tourism Philippines for 2019. Roxanne Baeyens representing the Summer Capital of the country Baguio City bested 14 other hopefuls and was proclaimed the winner of the second edition of the tourism oriented pageant. She was crowned by the outgoing queen Alyssa Joreen Reyes and Roanne Refrea, President of La Unica Productions, organizer of the pageant. The finals was held at the SMX Convention Center, MOA Complex in Pasay City last Sunday, April 7, 2019,
Aubrey Neis of Marikina City and Camila Recarto of Montalban both eighteen were named Face of Eco-Tourism and Face of Cultural Heritage respectively. Completing the Top 7 finalists were the representatives of Quezon Province, La Union, Batangas and Romblon
Panel of judges includes Mr. Dante Salamat CEO and President of PR Diamond Realty, former Miss Universe International 2018 Faye Tangonan, Montage Skin Science and Aesthetics CEI Andy Diokno Marantal, representative from Zoobic Zafari Robert Yupangco, Go Hotel Manager Clarisa Delos Ama, representing Naitas Bobby Joseph among others.
Other winners of special awards are Darling of the Press – Romblon, Face of the Night – Zambales, Face of Paradise/Best in Resort Wear – Valenzuela City, Face of Welness/Best in Swimwear – Baguio City, Face of Elegance/Best in Evening Gown – Baguio City, Peoples Choice – Batangas and Face of Charity – Romblon.
Face of Tourism Philippines 2019 was presented by La Unica Productions in cooperation with PR Diamond Realty and SMDC.
We would like to thank Ms. Annie and Roanne Refrea of La Unica Productions for the invite to cover coronation of the pageant.