Gov scandalized by bikini show

Governor Gwendolyn Garcia yesterday expressed disgust over what she labeled as a “tasteless, scandalous and totally disrespectful” fashion show in Boljoon town last Friday night.

Garcia and Boljoon Mayor Deogenes de Rama were invited to grace the staging of what was called a fashion show of indigenous attire as one of the highlights of the town’s annual fiesta yesterday.

Just as the show was about to start, Garcia said she was shocked when the lights turned on and a woman came out from the stage wearing a bikini.

“I was totally scandalized beyond belief,” Garcia told reporters.

Garcia said the fashion show was “out of theme” as she was expecting to see the indigenous attire of the town.

Another thing that irked her was that there were many minors watching the show.

“That was totally immoral, cheap and disrespectful to the significance of their fiesta.  I was very angry with what happened,” said Garcia.

The show was held at the Boljoon Municipal Complex, only few meters away from the church. The governor also lambasted the municipal officials for allowing such a show in their town and having “corrupt minds” that could not determine right from wrong.

The governor also ordered the removal of the tarpaulin bearing her name and photo as the presenter of the show posted outside the complex. 

Before the show, a procession was held in the afternoon around the municipality.  — Gerome M. Dalipe/BRP