THE City Tourism Board presented the 15 official candidates of the Search for Miss Kagay-an 2009 in a simple public presentation before city officials and employees during Monday’s flag raising ceremony at City Hall.

Led by honorary chairperson and First Lady Divina Jaraula, board chairperson Josie Aliñabon, committee chair Celine Meñes and board members, City Mayor Constantino G. Jaraula and City Hall employees got a glimpse of this year’s lovely candidates for Ms. Kagay-an 2009 when they made their first public appearance.

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The 15 official candidates, who “survived” after a series of meticulous screenings conducted by the board, are: Ms. Chiery Charmaine Ladera, 18, student from Xavier University (Barangay Carmen); Ms. Rhoda Zaportiza, 22, graduate from St. Peter’s College (Barangay Lapasan); Ms. Mayer Lou Dagoc, 19, Xavier University student (Barangay Tablon); Ms. Mary Koren Witting, 18, student of Tagoloan Community College (Barangay Bugo); Ms. Kelly Nool, 21, graduate from Liceo de Cagayan University (Barangay Patag); Ms. Amalia Margarita Misa, 21, graduate from Lourdes College (Barangay 14); and Ms. Ma. Jessica Kamille Nozue, 22, student from Xavier University (Barangay Balulang).

The other set of candidates include Ms. Naomi Grace Allder, 18, student from Pilgrim Christian College (Barangay Carmen); Ms. Emily Frances Rafols, 20, student from Xavier University (Barangay 22); Ms. Nicole Charmaine Salise, 18, of Xavier University student (Barangay Patag); Ms. Diana Ugbinada, 18, of Liceo de Cagayan University student (Barangay Lumbia); Ms. Aiza Fabro, 19, of AMA Computer College student (Barangay Lapasan); Ms. Cyrell Claire Dela Pena, 18, of Xavier University student (Barangay Lapasan); Ms. Leira Monique Pabito, 22, graduate from Xavier University (Barangay Bulua); and Ms. Lilyka Vic Arceta, 18, of Xavier University student (Barangay Bugo).

It can be recalled that the first screening was conducted last July 1, and this was followed with three more screenings held last July 8, 11 and 21 before making out with the official set of candidates for this year’s beauty pageant. (CIO)