Binibining Pilipinas Universe Gazini Ganados (center) smiles during the sendoff rites for her and other pageant winners on Monday. Ganados will represent the country in the Miss Universe pageant to be held in Atlanta, Emma Tiglao (right) will vie for the Miss Intercontinental crown, and Resham Saeed will represent the Philippines in the Miss Supranational pageant. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE