Majestic Isabela, the queen province of the Philippines charmed her way to the hearts of the participants to the 10th China-ASEAN Exposition held in Nanning, China, September 3 – 6, 2013. The province was the featured City of Charm in what is known as the second largest trade event in China.
CAEXPO, the second largest trade event in China, next to the Canton Fair, aims to promote China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) through sharing of opportunities for cooperation and development between and among China and the ASEAN countries.
The 10th CAEXPO celebrates the 10th anniversary of the signing of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement. Significantly, the Philippines is the County of Honor of the 2013 CAEXPO.
As Country of Honor, several events were tailored to promote Philippine trade, investments and tourism. The 270 square kilometer area housed the Country of Honor pavilion, together with the City of Charm pavilion where the potentials of the province of Isabela in terms of trade, investments and tourism were showcased. Performers from Isabela staged cultural presentations at the City of Charm pavilion.
Modern day Cinderella tales and international beauty competitions never fail to fascinate Pinoys. These elements are interwoven in the inspiring story of Mutya Johanna Fontiveros Datul, a 21 year old lass from barangay Calamagui North in Santa Maria, Isabela who sashayed her way to the hearts of millions of beauty contest enthusiasts after winning the 2013 Miss Supranational title held in Minsk, Belarus. The 5’8” stunner wowed the European judges with her standout beauty, vivacious personality, megawatt smile and distinct salagubang walk, besting 82 other candidates from across the globe, the very first Filipina and first Asian to win the title.
January 29, 2014 (updated)
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Ilagan City, Isabela - One of the highlights of this year's celebration of the Bambanti (scarecrow) Festival is the opening yesterday of the Bambanti Village, and the agri-eco tourism and trade exhibit at the Capitol Compound's Isabela Sports Complex.
Governor Faustino "Bojie" Dy III, and Vice Governor Antonio Albano led the opening of the Bambanti Village that showcases the various products of the 37 municipalities, and three cities, while colorful scarecrows were also added as attraction.
