Fifteen hopeful ladies vying for the coveted crown as the first Miss Kagay-an Tourism met the press last Friday. During the press presentation of the candidates, members of the local media cast their votes for the “Darling of the Press”, with the winning candidates to proclaimed during the pageant night. This year’s official candidates include Vahina Mae Babia, Mary Kris Chaves, Dianne Galenzoga, Natasha Mills, Maria Kris Tiu, Jacel Mae Vallecer, Armie Joy AMistad, Diana Bagonoc, Carolyn Bayer, Geodelyn Grace Longos, April Love Oraiz, Eden Loi Salilig, Kathleen Marie Tabada, Carle Jean Zornosa and Anna Loraine Crisole. The Search for Miss Kagay-an Tourism 2007 is one among the five core events of the annual fiesta celebration recently branded as the “Kagay-an Festival”.(PHOTO COURTESY OF THE KAGAY-AN WEBSITE)