MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has launched the nationwide search for the Miss Casino Filipino 2011.
The pageant is open to all single Filipinas, aged 18 to 25, and who possess poise, intelligence and charm. “They must also possess a heart for service so they can embody the goals of PAGCOR,” says PAGCOR Entertainment AVP Bong Quintana.
The grand winner will receive P300,000 in cash and the chance to choose a charitable institution which will benefit from PAGCOR’s in-kind donation. Meantime, the runners-up will be getting cash prizes of P200,000 (first runner-up), P100,000 (second runner-up), P75,000 (third runner-up) and P50,000 (fourth runner-up). All winners will have the opportunity to be part of Casino Filipino shows and events.
According to Quintana, the beauty search is the first in the history of PAGCOR and will be distinct from other competitions since the pageant requires contestants to adopt and support an advocacy of their choice. “All contestants are required to submit a social cause, which PAGCOR will support, in case they win the Miss Casino Filipino title,” he said.
Contestants can choose from a wide range of advocacies, from education, health, environment, poverty alleviation to other social concerns.
Submission of entries is on July 29. Meantime, qualifying competitions for the Miss Casino Filipino 2011 will be held at the Casino Filipino branches in Davao, Cebu, Bacolod, Angeles, Olongapo, Tagaytay, Hyatt, Heritage, Pavilion and Parañaque from Aug. 1 to 24. Each branch will select three representatives who will compete during the Grand Pageant Night to be held at the PAGCOR Grand Theater in Airport Casino Filipino in Parañaque City on Sept. 3.
For details, call (02) 852-7758 and (02) 852-7760 or contact the nearest Casino Filipino branch or visit and download forms via www.pagcor.ph.