'Turismo Filipina' 2018 pageant to promote local festivals
A national beauty pageant which aims to promote local festivals via tourism has been launched in Quezon City. Rexner F. Rubio, founder, said that 25 candidates will compete for the national title of the inaugural Turismo Filipina 2018 beauty contest. "Through this pageant, we will be able to promote the local festivals in various regions. This contest will serve as vehicle in promoting tourism in the country. Kaisa ang Turismo Filipina sa kanilang advocacy," said Rubio in his speech, during the press launch held at West Avenue Suites in Quezon City last February 10. "Wala kaming sikat na sinasabi na festival dito pero ang gusto namin ay ipabatid at ma-highlight ang potential tourism destination ng local government," he added. Rubio said that the pageant will also help the marginalized rural areas. "Hindi lang kami naka-focus sa pageant kundi pati na rin sa pag-tulong sa mga marginalized rural areas at makapag-iwan din sa kanila ng legacy. We will...