Rebranded Mr. & Ms. Hannah’s Ecotourism search

Col. Ricardo Nolasco, Jr. PAF (Ret.) and beauty queen Bianca Manalo

The annual search for the Mr. & Ms. Hannah’s Ecotourism Ambassadors has been re-launched as Mr. & Ms. Hannah’s World Tourism Philippines. More than 60 male and female candidates were presented at the SMX Convention Center of SM Aura. Leading the selection of the finalists were Col. Ricardo L. Nolasco Jr. PAF (Ret.), owner of Hannah’s Beach Resort & Convention Center, and beauty queen-actress Bianca Manalo.

Now on its sixth season, the search is one of the platforms that Hannah’s Beach Resort & Convention Center uses to promote ecotourism. The winners will serve as spokespersons in promoting not only the resort and its advocacies but also in addressing national ecotourism concerns. They will also be the official representatives of Hannah’s Beach Resort to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Ecotourism Society (IETS).

The grand selection and coronation of the winners will be held in September 2018.

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Worthwhile cause

New music group Link recently made its debut performance at the Rizal Park Open Auditorium where they showcased their unique techno style performance. With members Genesis Diala Guiwan, Christine “Tine” Feliciano, Ace Nagtalon, Sunny Nagtalon and some others, Link aims to reach out to students of high school, colleges and universities in its desire to become Ambassadors of Goodwill to the youth through the culture of music.

The group also aims to play a vital role in promoting awareness about the devastating physical and mental effects of drug abuse. Through the proceeds of their forthcoming concerts, they intend to help schools set up and operate their own Drug-Free Work Place with Drug Abuse Hotline and Professional Counselling as well as seminars for both teachers and students.

Link started making its presence felt on the local pop music scene in 2016. Genesis is lead vocalist, Sunny on drums, and Ace on bass guitar.

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