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“Imagine how boring life would be if we were all the same. My idea of a perfect world is one in which we appreciate each other’s differences; one in which we are all equal but definitely not the same.” – Barbara Streisand
Lipa City Fiesta will not be complete without the participation of Ala -Eh Gay Lipenos. And yesterday the annual Eco-Gay competition pageant and coronation night was held at SM City Lipa Event Center.
Ten lovely gays competed for this year’s title. The following are the contestants:
Raul Medrano – JR
Christopher Maranan – Cindy
Rogelio De Castro – Diane
Wilson Navarro – Jopay
Mark Lester Guce – Mitch
Eric Ilagan – Erica
Mark Bryan Rosita – Mariane
Jaypee Sigue – Chello
Gregg Pujado – Iya
Anthony Mendez – Toneth
Byron Mongaya – Byron
Jaylord Petilo – Sophia
Rexie Luancing, the President of Ala-Eh Gay Lipenos, said “We are not doing this pageant just for prestige. We do this because we want to share our talents and to help fellow Lipenos who are in need. Katulad po noong nakaraang taon, bahagi po ng nakalap naming pondo ay itinulong namin sa ilang pasyente ng Granja Hospital. Kami ay nakiki-isa sa layunin ng lokal na pamahalaan sa pagtulong sa mga nangangailangan at gayundin sa pagsalba sa kalikasan.”
Lipa Eco- Gay Pageant winners were judged according to the following:
40% – Money Contribution
15% – Talent
15% – Intelligence
10% – White Fashionista
10% – Eco Costume
10% – Evening Gown
In the end, Christopher Maranan a.k.a. Cindy took home the title. Special award winners will be posted later.
The event was attended by Hon. Mayor Meynard Sabili; Mr. Dindo Katigbak, President of Lipa City Fiesta Committee; Mr. Alex Maralit of Lipa Tourism Council; Hon. Ma. Concepcion Hernandez and some Lipa City Hall officers and staff.
Here are some of the event photos.
Thank you, Ala-Eh Gay Lepenos for inviting Ladlad Partylist. Mabuhay Po kayo. Thank you, Gerlie.