PNP stages 1st 'GandaPulis' beauty pageant
There was no swimsuit segnment in the competition.
Only the shining beauty and advocacy of 27 policewomen from around the country who took part in the first Miss Philippine National Police (Gandang Pulis) contest at Camp Crame in Quezon City last March 28.
In the end, PO1 Arla Ray Paciencia of Police Regional Office 8 (Eastern Visayas) emerged as the winner in the contest both for single and married policewomen.
"I am very, very happy! I didn't expect it," said Paciencia, during an interview after the nearly four-hour jampacked show.
Paciencia, 24, won P25,000 cash, a trophy and other products from this year's sponsors.
Asked what she will do with the prize money, the policeman said: "My sister is going abroad. So bibigyan ko s'ya ng pocket money and for my family as well."
Paciencia, a registered nurse, said that her advocacy focuses on gender equality. "It's not your physical appearance, it is not what you are but how capable of what you can do. I have suffered discrimination that's why I inspire people through medical missions, teach children and do volunteer activities."
First runner-up honors went to P01 Leizel L. Abejero, PRO 9, 1st runner-up; PO1 Bernie Jane L. dela Cruz, PRO 3; 2nd runner-up; PO1 Nova Em N. Lago; PRO 11; and PO1 Janice B. Etang, PRO 13.
Police officials led by P/Chief Superintendent Gilberto Cruz, director, Police Community Relations Group, and PDDG Ramon Apolinario, Deputy Chief PNP for Administration, were present to give support to the first beauty pageant of PNP.
In spite of the limited time of preparations for beauty pageant, the production mounted by the Prime Events Productions Philippines Foundation, Inc. (PEPPS) was a resounding success, guests said.
PEPPS President Carlo Morris Galang and PEPPS Vice President were on-hand to see to it that the show was running smooth.
Members of the board of judges were P/Chief Superintendent Gilbert Cruz, Secretary Salvador Panelo, chief legal counsel, Office of the President; Napolcom Vice Chairman Rogelio Casurao; Cherry Albayalde, wife of NCRPO regional director; PDDG Ramon C. Apolinario, deputy chief for administration; PDDG Fernando Mendez Jr., deputy chief for operation; Gus Abelgas, television host, "S.O.C.O.", ABS-CBN; Ricky Lo, entertainment editor, Philippine Star; Jennifer Cruz, Vice Mayor, Pola, Oriental Mindoro and former Mrs. Universe-Philippines; Robert Requintina, of the Manila Bulletin; Gaspar Ramon Villegas, corporate affairs and public relations officer; Mafae Yunon-Belasco, Miss World 2003 Top 5 and advocate James Mackay Foundation, Inc.; lawyer Zebedee Chua, of Spirae Derm; Mark Boado; Jaime Acosta, president, Psalmstre Enterprise; Insp. Sofia Loren Deliu, aide-de-camp ofr President Duterte; PO1 Willy Quinto, grand winner, Gwapulis 2016; Supt. Portia Manalad, acting training manager, Training Service; Insp. Christopher Dulagan, Man of the World Philippines 2016; PO3 Mariano P. Flormata Jr., Mister International 2014; and P02 Don Mcgyver L. Cochico, Manhunt International Philippines 2015. - ROBERT R. REQUINTINA
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