Tuesday, August 16, 2005 (Philippines)

The twelve finalists of this year's search of Hiyas ng Kadayawan were presented to the public in a three-hour fashion show at the Entertainment Plaza, SM City Davao last Sunday. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag) DAVAO City Tourism Officer Edmundo "Id" Acaylar on Monday said the entry of Smart Communications in the Kadayawan float parade competition this coming Sunday was denied as a result of an imposition that the same company earlier suggested. Smart, according to Acaylar, wanted to exclude Globe and other rival companies from the float parade and competition, an imposition they made when they promised to be the main sponsor of the weeklong festival as early as May, this year. [full story]