Eastern Visayas’ Lady Cop Wins Nat’l Beauty Tilt

Senior Police Officer 1 (SPO1) Mary Chris Abacahin Camacho, a 40-year-old policewoman from Tacloban City Police Office, bagged the Mrs. Philippines Asia Pacific Cosmopolitan 2019 held in Taguig City on Feb. 3.

SPO1 Camacho, who represented Region 8, competed with 19 other candidates from other regions of the country.

“Aside from beauty, being a policewoman also is my edge compared to the other candidates, a policewoman who is always ready to be of service in every situation may it involve physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually,” said Camacho during the press conference held at the Police Regional Office 8 recently.

Camacho said she joined the beauty pageant because she wanted to show to the public that being a policewoman is not all about being snappy and strong but also to show the other side of being beautiful.

One of her priorities as the newly-crowned Mrs. Philippines Asia Pacific Cosmopolitan 2019 is to continue on her advocacy particularly to promote awareness and information about violence against women and children, gender equality and women empowerment.

Camacho also encourages women especially her fellow lady cops to impart knowledge to others and show to the world their talents and skills.

“Do not be afraid and do not be ashamed, it is normal for us women to show our soft side,” she said.

In a Facebook Page, Fab Philippines, revealed that Camacho, who hails from Pagadian City, persevered and entered the PNP and graduated with the Class Panangga of 2005. She is a graduate of Elementary Education degree and is a practicing teacher when she decided to become a policewoman. SPO1 Camacho reared singlehandedly her two sons, an IT graduate and another soon-to-graduate with a degree in HRM. (LDL/NPC/PIA-8, Leyte)