AN OFW AND A STUDENT WIN G. & BB PIPILINAS TITLES IN KSA

The prestigious Search for Ginoo and Binibining Pilipinas – Saudi Arabia 2006 has earned instant fame to two deserving Filipino expatriates in Saudi Arabia last December 15, 2006 at the Liwasang Bonifacio, Philippine Embassy, Riyadh, K.S.A.

Manolito Cobin, a 6’1” salesman of Shahd Al Bawdah from Riyadh won the prestigious Ginoong Pilipinas – Saudi Arabia 2006 bested other contestants kingdomwide. The  26 years old Caviteno managed to enter the final round when he won the Best in Casual and Sports Wear during the elimination round. Trailing behind him is 25 years-old Ginoong Pilipinas Luzon

– Mr. Cris Sagun, An X-RAY Technician  from Saudi German Hospital in Jeddah. G. Visayas (2^nd Runner-up) is David Payne Medina, a waiter from Al Muthana Hotel in Riyadh  and G. Pilipinas Mindanao (3^rd Runner-up) is Gerald Sitchon from Al-Khobar.

Tiongson of Nour Al Maareh International School (Riyadh). While another student from International Philippine School in Riyadh, Amira Anna Fernandez is Bb. Pilipinas Visayas. The tallest among the ladies, 15 year old Annizah Camio of Riyadh International School emerged as Bb. Mindanao (3^rd Runner-up).

Complete list of awards are: Photogenic - (Female) Zena Maria Thirlwall, (Male)  Roderick Manalastas; Congeniality - (Female) Amira Anna Fernandez, (Male) David Payne Medina; Beautiful Skin – (Female) Ann Kristine Tiongson, (Male) David Payne Medina; Best in Filipiniana- inspired – (Female ) Ann Kristine Tiongson, Best Designer – Rodel Salvador; Best in Filipiniana- inspired – (Male ) Mateo Albutra, Best Designer – Willie Tiocson; Best in Casual Wear - (Male) Manolito Cobin, (Female) Zena Maria Thirlwall; Best in Sports Wear – (Female) Zena Maria Thirlwall, (Male) Manolito Cobin;

Best in Evening Gown – Zena Marial Thirlwall (Best Designer) – Ronald Conde, Jr.;

Best in Barong – Cris Sagun (Best Designer) – Leonardo Bataller; Ginoong Turismo – Robert P. Salcedo, Jr, Bb. Turismo – Amira Anna Fernandez

Sponsors of the show are the following: Main Sponsors - SPEED CASH, WESTERN UNION, THE FILIPINO CHANNEL; Major Sponsors - ZEE NOODLE, STEAK HOUSE, PLANET EXPRESS CARGO FORWARDERS, AL YUSR INSTALLMENT, AMIRA CLASSIC MAGIC CREAM UNDER THE PROPRIETORSHIP OF ALMIRA MENDOZA, MANILA PLAZA, EAU THERMAL AVENE, LE EVE MEDICAL SPA AND BEAUTY SALOON, HYUNDAI DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (HDT), GIORDANO, LG APPLIANCES, SKYFREIGHT FORWARDERS, LE EVE MEDICAL SPA & BEAUTY CENTER; Minor Sponsors – CAMERADERIE, FUTURE GENERATION INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, AL TAJ INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, EDWIN MERCADO, JAYPEE VEGA, JHUN ABRIS AND COMPANY OF SE PRODUCTIONS JEDDAH, MR. & MRS. RICARDO ABDULRAHMAN CETRO, MRS ROWENA REARICK, SUBWAY, PHIL. GUARDIANS BROTHERHOOD