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Photo: Jon Marti Ruste/Facebook Congratulations to our Queen of Leyte 2017 Miss Jess Labares (from Ormoc City) for winning the coveted crown of Queen Philippines Universe 2019 held last night at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino in Cebu City. Photos: Waterfront Hotel and Casino/Facebook Miss Jess Labares competed against 35 fabulous trans women in the said beauty pageant. Source/Photo: Artemio Namata Jr. #CityofBeautifulPeople #TagaOrmocDaily

Congratulations to our very own Miss Ormoc 2019 Aura Shaznay Tumulak (center) for being one of the finalists of this year's edition of Miss World Philippines 2019. 37 ladies made it to the final screening and another 3 more ladies from Continental Miss Philippines America will complete the official 40 candidates for this edition. The winners will represent the Philippines in Miss World to be held in London, Miss Eco International in Egypt, Miss Multinational in India and Reina Hispanoamericana in South America. Aura Shaznay Tumulak is trained by one of the popular beauty camps in the country Aces and Queens (popular beauty queens like Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wutzbach, Miss World 2013 Megan Young, and Miss International 2016 Kylie Versoza) Screening was held recently at the C3 Events Place, Greenhills, San Juan City, Metro Manila. #TagaOrmocDaily/AdminWowie Photo: Aces and Queens/Facebook Miss World Philippines 2019 crowns at stake 👑 MISS WORLD PHILIPPINES 👑 ...

President Duterte lifted the suspension of operations of the Lotto game, according to Malacañang Palace.  "Franchise holders and operators of lotto outlets may now resume with their operations. The lifting of the suspension of lotto operations takes effect immediately," Panelo said (presidential spokesperson) While other gaming and gambling operations managed by PCSO with franchises, licenses/or permits like Small-Town Lottery (STL), Keno, and Peryahan ng Bayan (PNB), “shall remain suspended pending the investigation of illegal activities and corrupt practices related thereto until the Office of the President evaluates the results of said probe.” Panelo said.  In Ormoc City,  Ormoc City Police Office complied to the mandate of the President to close down all  franchised PCSO gaming/gambling Lotto outlets in Ormoc City  with 41 Lotto outlets and 37 STL outlets and other small gaming operations. - AdminWowie

The ALA Boxing Promotions and the ABSCBN Sports+Action presents the Pinoy Pride 46. This is in partnership with Island Paints, Hotel don Felipe, Peach Tree Lodge, Alejandro Catering, Robinsons Place Ormoc, SM Center Ormoc, and the City Government of Ormoc. The said boxing event will be on August 17, 2019 at the Ormoc City Superdome. With Prince Albert Pagara of Maasin, Southern Leyte against Thai Boxer Ratchanon Sawangsoda and on the other match another Filipino boxer Joe Santisima of Aroroy, Masbate will fight against an Indonesian boxer Alvius Maufani. Another Filipino boxer Melvin Jerusalem of Bukidnon is believed to fight against a Filipino boxer in Pinoy Pride 46. Tickets will be available at the ticketing booth at the Ormoc City Superdome and also at the Ormoc City Tourism Office. Ticket prices: 1,000 - VIP 500 - Green seats 300 - Yellow seats 100 -General Admission -- Admin Wowie

The re-elected and newly-elected officials of the City of Ormoc lead by Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez (now on his 2nd term) took his oath of office together with Vice Mayor Toto Locsin (last term) and the 10 City Councilors held at the Ormoc City Superdome. Photo: Ormoc City Youth Development Council 4th District of Leyte Rep. Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez Vice Mayor Toto Locsin City Councilors (in order) Bennet Pongos Roiland Villasencio Tommy Serafica Nolito Quilang Gerry Penserga Jasper Lucero Perok Rodriguez Vince Rama Goito Yrastorza Lalaine Marcos Present during the inauguration are Barangay officials of this City,  City Government employees from department offices, and non-Government organizations. Mayor Gomez looking forward for a green modern city that would eliminate the use of plastics in 2020 and renewable use of energy that will enable the City to conserve on the use of fossil fuels and replace ...

The newly crowned Miss Ormoc 2019 Aura Shaznay Tumulak, a 20 years old graduate of BS in Development Communication at Visayas State University and a resident off Brgy. Alta Vista of this City. She likes writing and doing graphics and design and made a mark as a social media influencer in her own ways. Photo: Wowie Phua The Miss Ormoc 2019 was organized by the Ormoc City Government headed by Mayor Richard Gomez (Honorary Chairman), Miss Ormoc Organization and the Ormoc Fiesta Execom. Celebrities from Manila also graced the event with Ariel Rivera, Alden Richards, Regine Tolentino and the PBB Adult Big 4 Team Layf ( Lou, Andre, Yamyam, and Fumiya) which then hosted by Miss Earth 2008 Karla Henry and Miss Earth regular host James Deakin (known motor auto host). Photo: Wowie Phua Though it started late but it was satisfying to watch a night of world-class entertainment with a spectacular light show.  Photo: Wowie Phua Here are the Full results of Miss Ormoc 2019...

Pasaka Festival contingent announced as the Grand Champion and defending the title in this years Kasadyaan Festival 2019, held recently in Tacloban City. And to Tribu Mangirisda of TNHS on there 4th straight win in the Pintados Category.  The 2nd Place goes to Tolo-Usa of Tolosa, Leyte and the 3rd Place to the contingent of Makarato Festival of Matuginao, Samar.         Photos: Tanauan Leyte - A delightful Place A grand parade kicked off the Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival of Festivals, thursday morning in the streets of Tacloban. Remedios L. Petilla, the current Mayor of Palo, Leyte and chairperson of the event, said four contingents from Leyte and Samar participated in the parade. They are the Pasaka Festival of Tanauan, Tulo-usa Festival of Tolosa and Haru Tambalan Festival of Jaro, all in Leyte, and the Macarato Festival of Matuguinao in Samar. Mayor Petilla said each contingent will receive P500,000 as subsidy from the office of ...