LINGAYEN — Watch out for the fifteen lovely ladies who will vie for the coveted Limgas na Dayat 2006 title on April 30 at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center here.

“I predict a very tight competition this year,” Dr. Jackson Soriano, OIC provincial health officer and pageant committee chair, said.

The 15 semi-finalists were chosen from more than 60 aspirants in four screening sessions held at the Lingayen Gulf Resort Hotel here.

Many of the candidates had won in various local beauty competitions.

This year’s Limgas semi-finalists are Bheta G. Banaag from Urbiztondo; Dian O Smith, Calasiao; Cheryl Dyan B. Castrence, Bolinao; Michelle Pimentel, Manaoag; Hazel Mae A. Ramos, Sta. Barbara; Leann Honeylet P. Aquino, Tayug; Hazel Sahar B. Nievera, Urdaneta City; Cherilyn Mae B. Lagmay, Sison; Kristine Isabel C. Rapas, Bautista; Hazeline R. Bercero, Alaminos City; Jarydel V. Prado, Lingayen; Jonessy Cay S. Mercado, Villasis; Cathleen Kayte C. de Vera, Mangaldan; Sheila Mae S. Manaois, Labrador; and Marivic Malicdem, Dagupan City.

The Limgas winner will receive P75,000 cash prize. The first runner-up will get P50,000 and P30,000 for the second runner-up.

The candidates are not only vying for the more than P155,000 cash prizes at stake, but also the prestige of serving the province as ambassador of goodwill in tourism and culture.

Other titles up for grabs are Miss Talent, Best in Long Gown, Best in Swimsuit, Miss Friendship, Miss Photogenic and a host of special prizes from various sponsors.

Soriano expressed gratitude to Gov. Victor Agbayani for giving full support to ensure the success of Pangasinan’s most prestigious beauty pageant. Non-winning candidates will receive P5,000 each, plus a chance to clinch any of the special prizes with P5,000 cash prize for each.

The pageant is being directed by Cecil Jimenez III, with Alfred Cruz as choreographer, Art “Benny” Hermogeno as scriptwriter and Jay Valenzuela as production/stage designer.

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