Sponsored by: Western Union
By: Anne Gonzaga-Pabion
BaRaCo stands for Batangas Raging Colligation. It is so far the biggest organization of Filipinos here in Israel and one of the most active. Like all the other Filipino organizations here in Israel, Baraco is constantly making projects for a good cause. Recently, they celebrated their feast and at the same time held the coronation of Ms. Baraco–Israel (on its 2nd year), a fund-raising project aiming to help special school children in Batangas. Beautiful Batanguenias competed on stage and prior to that, they sold raffle tickets to accumulate funds. The biggest seller was crowned Ms. Baraco-Israel 2014. “The life you save” T-shirts were sold like hot cakes and the profit was donated to a sick baby named Enzo.
Baraco would like to thank Philippine Embassy Consul Mdm. Greg Marie Marino and Mr. Simi Salpeter for gracing the event, Baraco Haifa, Baraco Jerusalem – Mr. Winston Santos, Filipino Clickers in Israel, UFFI Kids (Marcus, Nikcolai, Eldad, George, Ford, Tawatchai, Alfie, Charles), Baraco Band (Gerald, Mac, Medz, Jovert) and all people who have contributed to the success of this project. Congratulations and mazal tov to Baraco especially to the President Mr. Rhandy Carandang and to all the winners…Mabuhay!
Major Awards Winners:
MS. BARACO-ISRAEL 2014 – Jehan Lubi (Ms. Lipa)
1st Runner Up – Sheryl Sanchez (Ms. Taal)
2nd Runner Up – Salome Baggayan (Ms. Rosario)
3rd Runner Up – Jenny Rosales (Ms. Cuenca)
4th Runner Up – Mary Ann Delizo (Ms. San Nicolas)
Special Awards Winners:
Ms. Photogenic – Chatelaine Villena (Ms. Batangas City)
Ms. Friendship – Analyn Arboleda (Ms. Talisay)
Ms. Close Up Smile – Mary Ann Delizo (Ms. San Nicolas)
People’s Choice award – Angel Lyka (Ms. San Juan)
Best in Sports Wear – Mary Ann Delizo (Ms. San Nicolas)
Best in Casual Wear – Mary Ann Delizo (Ms. San Nicolas)
Best in Evening Gown – Sheryl Sanchez (Ms. Taal)
Best in Filipiniàna – Salome Baggayan (Ms. Rosario)
Raffle Draw Winners:
1st. Prize – Digital Çamera – Tibok Noche-Beersheba
2nd Prize – Tablet 10″ – Alma Serafica-Canada
3rd Prize – Microwave oven – Thirdy Lubi
Raffle Draw Consolation Prize Winners:
Bhabes Dimaculangan
Christine Joy Landicho
Mia Sora
Lyn Andia
Analyn Arboledà
Major Sponsors:
WESTERN UNION
DAISY&KHALED JEWERLY SHOP
YAD BEYAD
ROBINSON LAND CORPORATION
LINDA ZARA – WOWOWEE
Beauty Pageant Judges:
Ms. Daisy Ayoubi of DaisyKhaled Jewelry Shop
Ms. Violeta Varias – FFCI President
Mr. Yaron Bengera – VP YadBeYad Agency
Ms. Grace Cardenas – UFFI Founder, MTA Filipino Editor
Ms. Agnes Esguerra – ABI Adviser
Mr. Elias Gadiano – Tarlakenyos President
Mr. Pedro Dimaano Jr. – Batangas Varsitarian Israel chapter Adviser
Ms. Herminia Ocampo – KAMPI President
Special thanks to Ms. Baraco–Israel 2014 Choreographer, Charlot David, tabulators Ms. Celine Dacumos, FFCI Treasurer, and Mr. Edgar Lat, COI Founder, and most of all to Ms. Anne Gonzaga, Founder-Adviser of Jerusalem Filipino Community and FFCI Adviser as the Emcee.
