Miss Calbiga is this year’s Mutya han Samar

By Philippine Information Agency (PIA 8)
August 12, 2007

CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar  –  Beautiful Migzy Lou Quinto of Calbiga town won the coveted title of Mutya han Samar 2007, in the breathtaking pageant held on August 9, 2007 at the full-packed Samar Provincial Gymnasium.

This is the second year in a row that the municipality of Calbiga has produced the Mutya han Samar. Last year’s winner Christina Sabarre Chan also represented Calbiga.

Miss Quinto, this year’s most beautiful Samareña, was crowned by no less than Samar Governor Mila Tan, who herself was blooming that night, and Vice Governor Redaja. She bested 12 other candidates from 12 other municipalities and carted away P50,000 in cash plus sash and trophy.

Migzy, who was adjudged as the third runner-up in the Search for Miss Pintados last June, was already the overall winner when the five finalists were proclaimed. Her candid answer to the question what would she advise the people of Samar about life sealed for her the Mutya han Samar 2007 crown.

Migzy said she would advise the people especially the youth to live life to the fullest, to give their best in everything they do, to show their love to their families and friends while they have the chance to do so.

She intimated that she is an orphan. Her mother died when she was in the elementary grades and she didn’t have the chance to show her mother how she loves her. Nevertheless, her being an orphan did not deter her from finishing her studies and from living life to the fullest, triumphant from being able to hurdle her difficulties and sorrows in life.

The board of judges composed of Department of Agriculture Director Leo Cañeda, RCBC Catbalogan branch manager Ruel Umbay, model Brenda Adic, Dr. Sara Españo of Legaspi, LtCol. Luis Vincent Tacderas of the 46IB, Judge Agerico Avila and PIA Director Olive Tiu, was one in saying that Migzy is not only beautiful, she is also a very good example to the youth of Samar.

Adjudged as the first runner-up is the stunner from the municipality of Gandara, Miss Adona Figer, who was crowned by the youngest member of the House of Representatives, Congresswoman Sharee Ann Tan. She received P25,000 aside from the P2,000 she got each as Best in Swimsuit, Best in Casual Wear and Miss Congeniality.

The captivating Reena Espaniola of Tarangnan town, who was earlier in the pageant proclaimed as the most eloquent, the most photogenic and the Best in Gown, is this year’s second runner up. She won for herself P15,000 in cash plus P2,000 for each of the special awards she received.

Completing this year’s Mutya ng Samar entourage are Miss Catbalogan, Divine Yangzon, who was proclaimed as the third runner-up and Miss Sta. Rita, Ester Repol as the fourth runner-up. Miss Yangzon was also adjudged Best in Baro't Saya.

The Search for Mutya han Samar which is being held annually in connection with the celebration of Samar Day, was made more significant because of the presence of all the provincial officials, the local chief executives and officials of the various Samar municipalities, the presence of the Region’s media and the constituents of Samar.

The pageant night was hosted by GMA7 showbiz personality Marco Alcazar and co-hosted by Ms. Myra Letaba.