Miss Earth 2016 Candidates Cap 3-Day Visit to Guimaras With Lessons on Mango Grafting

Jordan, Guimaras — Candidates of the Miss Earth 2016 enjoyed their three-day stay in this province, which they capped with lessons on how to grow and do mango grafting at the National Mango Research and Development Center in this town.

Ms. Belize Chantae Chanice Guy said she likes the eco-tourism and agricultural concept of the province.

“They are pushing for eco-tourism concept and they are focusing on growing agricultural products especially mangoes which are exported to different parts of the country and the world. I really love the concept,” she said.

Other candidates were Ms.Peru Brunella Ofilla Fossa Palma, Ms.Denmark Klaudia Parsberg Jensen, Ms. Myanmar Nan Shwe Wah Win and Ms. United States of America (USA) Corrin Julia Stellakis.

Aside from the sweet mangoes that the candidates really love to eat, Ms. USA said that she was really overwhelmed with the welcoming smiles of the people in Guimaras and the outdoor activities they have experienced in the island.

“We ride the bike, visit the wind farm and many other outdoor activities. I really enjoyed everything that we did since the first day,” she added.

The candidates here visited the different beach resorts and enjoyed activities like mangrove planting, boating, biking, among others.

This year, Ms. USA pointed out that the candidates of this year’s Miss Earth, which is one of the best international pageant, are trying to “make a change in the earth to create a more sustainable earth for everybody to live on and to create a healthier and happier environment for everybody.”

All the candidates expressed their desire to go back again to the island province in the near future.

The five candidates are just among the 82 ladies who are vying for the crown of Miss Earth 2016 pageant at the Mall of Asia Arena on October 29, in Manila.

Liberty Ferrer, officer-in-charge provincial tourism officer of Guimaras pointed out that the visit of the Miss Earth candidates “will bring the name of the province internationally.”

The visit of the candidates to the island starting Friday last week was also supported by the Department of Tourism (DOT) in Western Visayas. (PNA) FPV/CBFERRER/CBF