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IN the history of the local beauty pageants, only two
winners are in the record books for having graduated summa cum
laude. And both of them went to the University of the Philippines in
Diliman.
Lizbeth Samson de Padua,
Binibining Pilipinas-Universe of 1976 and reigning Binibining
Pilipinas Universe Anna Theresa Luy Licaros are both exceptional
ladies who continue to assert that beauty and brains can come in one
exciting package. Some girls can be so blessed!
And their proud alma mater
continues to reaffirm itself as the producer of truly deserving
beauty pageant winners who carried the flag of the Philippines in
the Miss Universe pageant. Take these names: Maria del Carmen
Remedios Tuason (1858), Vida Valentina Fernandez Doria (1971),
Lizveth Samson de Padua (1976), Criselda Geronima Flores Cecilio
(1979), Maria Isabel Pagunsan Lopez (1982), Joyce Ann Fellosas
Burton (1985), Sarah Jane Davis Paez (1989), Nina Ricci Caldo Alagao
(2000), Zorayda Ruth Blanco Andam (2001) and Lia Andrea Aquino Ramos
(2006).
Standing 5’9”, Licaros hopes
to figure prominently in the Miss Universe finals scheduled on May
29. Margaret Wilson, the country’s representative to Miss World,
is confident that Licaros will do the country proud. “She’s very
articulate and I pray that she will see her dreams come true in
Mexico.”
Wilson wasn’t the lone
recipient of the Miss Watson’s special award at the recent
Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant. Asia’s largest health and
beauty retailer also handed out the Watsons Woman award to Anna
Theresa Licaros, who is now in Mexico City, Mexico, carrying the
colors for the Philippines in the ongoing Miss Universe pageant.
Through Watsons, Licaros brings
with her the necessities that a beauty queen will need when she
competes with more than 90 of the world’s most beautiful women in
Mexico. At the recent sendoff press conference, Watsons presented
Licaros with P50,000 worth of beauty products and P50,000 pocket
money as she takes on the journey to hopefully become the third Miss
Universe, after Gloria Diaz in 1969 and Margarita Moran in 1973.
“We are glad that Watsons is
with her in expressing the true beauty of the Filipino women to the
world. Watsons works hand in hand in showcasing not just a woman’s
physical beauty but also her positive outlook in life,” says Bobby
Saneo, activation marketing manager of Watsons Philippines.
“Watsons takes beauty seriously not only on the outside but also
on the inside through offering its customers with products to keep
them at their best.
After winning the crown of Bb.
Pilipinas-Universe title, Licaros rigorously prepared for what is
deemed as one of the most unforgettable moments of a woman’s life.
And with Watsons helping her enhance her gift of beauty, she is now
ready to face the world with confidence.
The elegance of a Filipina has
been flavored with the spice and sweetness known to the world as one
of the most alluring and most captivating. In Mexico, Licaros will
be the personification of Watsons’ mantra to “look good, feel
great, have fun.” That’s what being young and beautiful is all
about.
Watsons has become the first
choice of Filipinos as their preferred health and beauty chain.
Watsons, with 167 outlets nationwide, offers Filipino the best line
of products when it comes to beauty, personal care and hygiene.
Watsons is under the health and beauty store chain giant, AS Watsons,
which has more than 7,700 stores in over 1,800 cities worldwide.
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