The search for the most captivating woman in the Philippine aviation industry is well underway, as 13 young women compete for the prestigious title of Miss Aviation Philippines 2015.
The title was last conferred in the 1950’s and the 1970’s, with luminaries such as actress Lotis Key and Jojie Felix Velarde, wearing the crown.
This year, the title bears more meaning as the candidates were chosen from different aviation and tourism sectors. More than the prestige of the title, Miss Aviation Philippines carries with it profound advocacies: to empower and give a voice to women in the aviation industry; to inspire the youth to pursue a career in aviation; and become an ambassador of goodwill in bringing the industry together towards safer, more efficient and service-oriented practices.
“We are very proud to present 13 young women who are equally beautiful, intelligent and knowledgeable in their field of work. From avionics technicians to flight cabin crew, to flight dispatchers, aeronautical engineers, and aviation students, these ladies will surely be future leaders in the industry, and young people can look to them for inspiration,” said pageant director Morena Carla Cabrera Quimpo.
Supporting this advocacy is the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF), one of Asia’s longest-running sports aviation events, that gathers aviators from the local and international scene.
“We are happy to share the same vision with Miss Aviation Philippines 2015. It is no secret that the improvement of the aviation industry also brings about progress in many other sectors, especially tourism and the local economy, and we hope to deepen this awareness through the pageant,” shared event director of the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF), Capt. Joy Roa.
This year’s finalists for Miss Aviation Philippines 2015 are Blessilda Joy Lazaleta, Cleo Margaret Brown, Leihcel Galvez, Christabelle Angeles, Lyra Velchez, Mica Angela Angeles, Kathlyn Almeda, Lizl Luoise Camille Resoles, Jamil Joy Tabayoyong, Dayna Lyn Dela Vega, Phieliz Djyn Mari, Elaine Elago and Angelic Magat.
The Miss Aviation Philippines 2015 Grand Coronation night will be held on February 10, 2015, 7:00 PM at the Rigodon Ballroom of the Peninsula Manila, coinciding with the annual Aviators Ball, which honors outstanding aviators within the region. The crowned winners will make their first public appearance at Weekend of Everything that Flies in Clark, Pampanga, from February 12-15, 2015.
The event is supported by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) headed by Director General Lt. Gen. William Hotchkiss (Ret.), Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) headed by President and CEO Atty. Arnel Casanova, and the Civil Aviation Board (CAB) headed by Executive Director Atty. Carmelo Arcillia together with the Civil Aeronautics Board of the Philippines (CABP) and Clark International Airport (CIA).
The pageant is presented by Rudy Project, YKL Fujifilm, iWhite, Nisce Skin N’ Face, Wings Institute of Global Career and Island Rose. Special thanks to BusinessWorld, Business Mirror, Malaya Business Insight, Philippine Daily Inquirer and The Immigrant.
For ticket inquiries to the coronation night, visit www.facebook.com/MissAviationPhilippines or contact Jordanne Felix at [email protected] or 0917-5208379.