THIRTY of the more than 80 Miss Earth candidates will be in Urdaneta City on October 28, 2007 for the swimsuit competition.
Venue of the swimsuit competition is the Lisland Rainforest Resort located a few meters away from McArthur Highway in Barangay San Vicente in the city.
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Urdaneta Mayor Amadeo Perez Jr. said they would welcome the Miss Earth entourage at the boundary of Urdaneta City and Villasis at 9 a.m.
There will be a motorcade around the city proper. The candidates will stop for a while at the New Public Market before they would proceed to the new Urdaneta City Hall in Barangay Anonas for the tree planting.
Perez said only 600 "paying" viewers/audience (fee includes dinner) would be accommodated inside during the swimsuit competition.
The organizers will set up a big screen outside the main resort to give the public a chance to view live the goings on inside the resort.
Security and traffic plan are in place, the mayor said. A good number of policemen, traffic aides and barangay tanods (watchmen) will be detailed along the highway especially at the area fronting the resort to prevent vehicular accidents.
Perez said the visit of the Miss Earth candidates here would be a big promotion not only for Lisland Rainforest Resort but also for the city as a whole. (Visited in the past years by Miss Earth candidates were the cities of Alaminos and Dagupan.)
Meanwhile, representatives of Carousel Productions visited the resort twice and assessed both its facilities and environs before giving allowing it to become one of the venues of the swimsuit competition.
The resort (others say it is a forest in the city) has 785 fully grown trees to date.
The candidates will spend the night here before they proceed to their next activity venue.
According to Perez, five candidates will be chosen here as finalists to the Miss Earth crown.
The Miss Earth 2007 pageant will be held on November 11 at the University of the Philippines Theater. (LCMY/Sunnex)
Source: Sun Star
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Friday, October 19, 2007
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Vietnam can’t lose with Miss Universe 2008
Dr. Doan Thi Kim Hong and Paula Mary Shugart, Chairwoman of the Organising Board of the Miss Universe pageant contestVietNamNet Bridge – The government has approved Vietnam as the host of the Miss Universe pageant 2008. With $15 million in funding needed, where will the money come from? Dr. Doan Thi Kim Hong, Chairman of the CIAT Advertising and Trade Fair JS Company, which is one of three organising partners of the Universe JS Company, outlines some details.
The government has approved organisation but has it agreed to financially support the event?
According to our plan, which was approved by the government, the funding will be raised by the member companies. However, we can only organise this event with the approval of the Government and under the guidance of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and other relevant agencies.
Miss Universe 2005 in Thailand was half financed ($7 million) by the Thais Government and the rest by organisers but it still incurred a loss of over $1 million despite available infrastructure. Have you and your partners considered the financial burden of this contest, as we have to build all new facilities?
Our funding was raised by the three member companies of the Universe JS Company, the CIAT Advertising and Trade Fair JS Company, VIET CEO, and Hoan Cau Nha Trang. We have arranged the $7 million necessary for the contract between us and the Miss Universe organising board.
After signing, we will set up our own board that will raise funds through sponsorships and investments from both local and foreign companies.
It is estimated that the pageant will draw over 500 businessmen wanting learn about Vietnam’s business and trade environment. Despite possible difficulties and losses, this event will focus international attention on our country and should heighten Vietnam’s global status. That alone meets our definition of success.
As both businessman in and citizens of Vietnam, we are proud of doing our part to market Vietnam’s image to the world.
Do you think that local and foreign companies will invest in this event?
The Universe Company is prestigious and its members have substantial experience in acquiring valuable sponsorship. CIAT has 20 years of experience organising events. We have held many international festivals in Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Vung Tau and Dak Lak so we have diverse and strong relationships with local and foreign companies.
I hope that businesses will see it this as a wonderful opportunity to advertise their brands, not only at home but also to the rest of the world.
What worries you the most about your upcoming October negotiation?
How to meet the deadlines, but with the support of the Government, I feel assured. Moreover, the Miss Universe board expects Vietnam to host the pageant; all that is left are the details.
Sources: Gia Dinh & Xa Hoi) and Vietnam Net Bridge
Friday, September 28, 2007
Miss Universe 2008 pageant glides into Viet Nam
The Vietnamese Government on Wednesday approved the organisation of the Miss Universe 2008 pageant in the southern coastal province of Khanh Hoa.
Doan Kim Hong, chairwoman of the Advertising and Trade Fair Joint Stock CO, has the difficult job of co-ordinating the contest. To that end, the Hoan Vu Joint Stock Co has been established and has partnered with Nha Trang’s Hoan Cau Ltd Co and the Viet CEO Co.
They have raised the US$7 million necessary to sign the contract with the organising board.
"My two partners and I will travel to New York early next month to meet with and discuss financial and organisational issues with the pageants organising board," Hong said.
A lawyer and an expert in administrative processes will also accompany them.
Paula Mary Shugart, chairwoman of the Miss Universe Organising Board explained the eligibility conditions Viet Nam must satisfy.
These include: official government endorsement; financing of $15 million ($7 million for the pageant’s royalty, and the rest covering manpower and infrastructure expenses); an in-doors air-conditioned stage and audience hall with the capacity of 7,500 seats, 5,000 standard hotel rooms; as well as vehicles and bodyguards for the contestants.
Khanh Hoa People’s Committee plans to build a new pageant hall in Diamond Bay. Construction should start early next month and finish by mid-April.
Set decoration, backdrops and the sound and lighting systems will be contracted out to a foreign company.
Month-long tests will be conducted before the hall hosts the final round of the contest.
Hotel Sofitel Vinpearl will be the temporary home of the pageant’s VIPs, organisers, contestants and official guests, said Le Khac Hiep, chairman of the managing board of Vinpearl Joint Stock Company.
The local authorities also plan to upgrade Cam Ranh into an international airport by 2008. — VNS
Source: Vietnam News
Doan Kim Hong, chairwoman of the Advertising and Trade Fair Joint Stock CO, has the difficult job of co-ordinating the contest. To that end, the Hoan Vu Joint Stock Co has been established and has partnered with Nha Trang’s Hoan Cau Ltd Co and the Viet CEO Co.
They have raised the US$7 million necessary to sign the contract with the organising board.
"My two partners and I will travel to New York early next month to meet with and discuss financial and organisational issues with the pageants organising board," Hong said.
A lawyer and an expert in administrative processes will also accompany them.
Paula Mary Shugart, chairwoman of the Miss Universe Organising Board explained the eligibility conditions Viet Nam must satisfy.
These include: official government endorsement; financing of $15 million ($7 million for the pageant’s royalty, and the rest covering manpower and infrastructure expenses); an in-doors air-conditioned stage and audience hall with the capacity of 7,500 seats, 5,000 standard hotel rooms; as well as vehicles and bodyguards for the contestants.
Khanh Hoa People’s Committee plans to build a new pageant hall in Diamond Bay. Construction should start early next month and finish by mid-April.
Set decoration, backdrops and the sound and lighting systems will be contracted out to a foreign company.
Month-long tests will be conducted before the hall hosts the final round of the contest.
Hotel Sofitel Vinpearl will be the temporary home of the pageant’s VIPs, organisers, contestants and official guests, said Le Khac Hiep, chairman of the managing board of Vinpearl Joint Stock Company.
The local authorities also plan to upgrade Cam Ranh into an international airport by 2008. — VNS
Source: Vietnam News
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Miss Universe 2008 to take place in Vietnam
The Vietnamese government has agreed to let central Khanh Hoa province to host Miss Universe 2008 after the pageant's organizing committee invited the country to host the event, local media reported Thursday.
To be eligible for hosting Miss Universe 2008, Vietnam should have many landscapes, good infrastructure, especially luxury hotels and a 7,500-seat stage, and spend some 15 million U.S. dollars on the event, according to Young People newspaper.
Of the money, 7 million dollars will be paid as the pageant's royalty, and the remainder spent on covering manpower and infrastructure expenses, said the committee's head, Paula Mary Shugart, who visited the country recently.
Vietnam will focus on constructing the stage, upgrading the Cam Ranh airport and some hotels in Khanh Hoa, and beautifying the province's Nha Trang sea city, venue of the pageant slated for next May.
In late May in Mexico, Miss Japan, Riyo Mori, was chosen as Miss Universe 2007.
Sources: People's Daily Online and Xinhua
To be eligible for hosting Miss Universe 2008, Vietnam should have many landscapes, good infrastructure, especially luxury hotels and a 7,500-seat stage, and spend some 15 million U.S. dollars on the event, according to Young People newspaper.
Of the money, 7 million dollars will be paid as the pageant's royalty, and the remainder spent on covering manpower and infrastructure expenses, said the committee's head, Paula Mary Shugart, who visited the country recently.
Vietnam will focus on constructing the stage, upgrading the Cam Ranh airport and some hotels in Khanh Hoa, and beautifying the province's Nha Trang sea city, venue of the pageant slated for next May.
In late May in Mexico, Miss Japan, Riyo Mori, was chosen as Miss Universe 2007.
Sources: People's Daily Online and Xinhua
PM okays Khanh Hoa’s Miss Universe hosting plan
Miss Universe 2007 Riyo MoriBy Son Ha - Phuoc Ha
VietNamNet Bridge – Yesterday afternoon, September 26, Deputy PM Nguyen Sinh Hung gave Khanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee permission to host Miss Universe 2008 in Nha Trang city.
In his decision, Deputy PM Nguyen Sinh Hung requests Khanh Hoa’s Chairman to work with related ministries and agencies to ensure success of the international beauty pageant to be held some time next summer.
Head of the Government Office Nguyen Xuan Phuc has also informed Miss Universe Organization’s Chairwoman Paula Mary Shugart of the Vietnamese government’s approval and support.
In his letter, Mr. Phuc writes, ’’The Vietnamese government thinks highly of Vietnam hosting Miss Universe 2008. This will be a great opportunity for Vietnam to promote her country and people all over the world.”
The government’s decision made yesterday was happily received by Khanh Hoa officials. “I personally had a sleepless night yesterday,” said Le Xuan Than, Vice Chairman of Khanh Hoa People’s Committee.
According to Mr. Than, there are now many things Khanh Hoa needs to do to prepare for the event. After the contract with Miss Universe Organization is signed, a steering committee will be established to supervise the construction of a new 7,500-seat stage and upgrading of Cam Rang Airport, among other things.
As for Doctor Doan Thi Kim Hong, Head of Hoan Vu Joint Stock, the unit directly in charge of hosting Miss Universe 2008, she said having pursued the plan for the past 2 years, she was “very happy, moved” and couldn’t “help crying” when she received the news.
Ms. Hong said at the beginning of October, a delegation from Hoan Vu would fly to New York to work on a contract with Miss Universe Organization, pay US$7million for copyrights, and settle other issues.
“The organization committee will then make an official announcement about Vietnam hosting Miss Universe 2008,” added she. Regarding many people’s concern that Khanh Hoa would find it very difficult to build a big stage in the Lo River Tourism Zone within less than a year, Ms. Hong said Panama did the same thing when it hosted Miss Universe 2003.
Source: Vietnam Net Bridge
Friday, September 21, 2007
Khanh Hoa submits Miss Universe hosting plan
Image of the future 7,500 stageVietNamNet Bridge – Yesterday, September 19, Khanh Hoa Province People’s Committee submitted to the PM and Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism its plan to host Miss Universe 2008 in Nha Trang City.
According to Le Xuan Than, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, Hoan Vu Joint Stock Company will be directly responsible for organizing the event.
This means that Hoan Vu itself will pay the US$15million necessary to host the pageant (US$7million for copyrights and the rest is organization costs), as well as ensure adequate infrastructure that includes a 7,500-seat theatre.
Mr. Than said Hoan Vu would build the stage on an area of 7 ha within the Nha Trang Tourism and Entertainment Zone owned by Hoan Cau Nha Trang Ltd. Construction work will start as soon as the PM okays the plan.
Foreign experts will also be sent to Nha Trang to help carry out the project. Hoan Vu Joint Stock is made up of three companies - CIAT, Viet CEO, and Hoan Cau Nha Trang Ltd.
Hoan Vu submitted its hosting plan to provincial authorities right after Miss Universe Organization’s Chairwoman Paula Mary Shugart sent her letter to PM Nguyen Tan Dung, Culture Minister Hoang Tuan Anh and Khanh Hoa Chairman Vo Lam Phi expressing her wish to see Nha Trang host Miss Universe next year in August.
Source: Vietnam Net Bridge
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Vietnam will meet Miss Universe requirements: official
Reported by Xuan Hoa – Translated by Trong Nhien
The Khanh Hoa province vice leader said Wednesday that he was confident Vietnamese organizers would meet the Miss Universe pageant’s requirements and host the 2008 competition.
Miss Universe chairwoman Paula Mary Shugart has said that only once the government has approved the project and local organizers have proved their ability to meet budget and facility requirements would the panel officially sign a contract to hold the event in Vietnam.
The competition requires a US$15 million dollar investment including a new concert hall. Khanh Hoa officials and organizers are planning to hold the event in Nha Trang, Vietnam’s most popular beach destination.
Vice chairman of Khanh Hoa’s People’s Committee Le Xuan said that Hoan Vu Corp., Miss Universe’s Vietnamese organizing partner, plans to build a new 7,500-seat theater and would begin construction as soon as the central government ratified its proposal.
Than also said that government funds would not be spent on the event, but according to Hoan Vu Corp., the firm will be able to cover the cost of the show.
Than also said the province was upgrading Cam Ranh Airport to facilitate international flights while improving accommodation standards around Nha Trang to welcome the large number of visitors expected to flood the beach town for the pageant.
Authorities from the south-central province will now have to submit a report to the Government Office and Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for the project’s approval.
Several critics of the controversial plan have said that it would be a great waste of money to spend millions of dollars on a beauty contest while the country is still needs funds for development.
Holding such an event is never financially simple, according to Shane St. Michael, a member of the 2005 Miss Universe organizing board in Thailand.
“Although it [the event] was partly subsidized by the government, we still suffered a $1 million loss,” he said.
Source: Thanhnien News.com
The Khanh Hoa province vice leader said Wednesday that he was confident Vietnamese organizers would meet the Miss Universe pageant’s requirements and host the 2008 competition.Miss Universe chairwoman Paula Mary Shugart has said that only once the government has approved the project and local organizers have proved their ability to meet budget and facility requirements would the panel officially sign a contract to hold the event in Vietnam.
The competition requires a US$15 million dollar investment including a new concert hall. Khanh Hoa officials and organizers are planning to hold the event in Nha Trang, Vietnam’s most popular beach destination.
Vice chairman of Khanh Hoa’s People’s Committee Le Xuan said that Hoan Vu Corp., Miss Universe’s Vietnamese organizing partner, plans to build a new 7,500-seat theater and would begin construction as soon as the central government ratified its proposal.
Than also said that government funds would not be spent on the event, but according to Hoan Vu Corp., the firm will be able to cover the cost of the show.
Than also said the province was upgrading Cam Ranh Airport to facilitate international flights while improving accommodation standards around Nha Trang to welcome the large number of visitors expected to flood the beach town for the pageant.
Authorities from the south-central province will now have to submit a report to the Government Office and Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for the project’s approval.
Several critics of the controversial plan have said that it would be a great waste of money to spend millions of dollars on a beauty contest while the country is still needs funds for development.
Holding such an event is never financially simple, according to Shane St. Michael, a member of the 2005 Miss Universe organizing board in Thailand.
“Although it [the event] was partly subsidized by the government, we still suffered a $1 million loss,” he said.
Source: Thanhnien News.com
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Khanh Hoa determined to host Miss Universe 2008
With support from related quarters, Khanh Hoa will surely host next year’s Miss Universe successfully, said Nguyen Chien Thang, acting Vice Chairman of the province People’s Committee, in a recent interview.
Mr. Chien said though the estimated total cost of VND240billion for hosting the beauty pageant was quite a high price, it would all pay off in the end. Businesses directly in charge of hosting the event, CIAT and Viet CEO, will cover all costs, while provincial authorities will help to ensure such things as traffic safety, diplomacy and reception issues.
He also said construction works necessary to turn Cam Ranh Airport into an international airport would soon be carried out, and this would contribute greatly to meeting the Miss Universe organisation’s infrastructure requirements. Khanh Hoa province has also requested that CIAT and Viet CEO prove their financial and other relevant capacities before the submission of the final plan to the PM.
Sources: Vietnam Net Bridge and Nong Thon Ngay Nay
Mr. Chien said though the estimated total cost of VND240billion for hosting the beauty pageant was quite a high price, it would all pay off in the end. Businesses directly in charge of hosting the event, CIAT and Viet CEO, will cover all costs, while provincial authorities will help to ensure such things as traffic safety, diplomacy and reception issues.
He also said construction works necessary to turn Cam Ranh Airport into an international airport would soon be carried out, and this would contribute greatly to meeting the Miss Universe organisation’s infrastructure requirements. Khanh Hoa province has also requested that CIAT and Viet CEO prove their financial and other relevant capacities before the submission of the final plan to the PM.
Sources: Vietnam Net Bridge and Nong Thon Ngay Nay
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