JEDDAH, 14 February 2005 — Reahbeln G. Alzate ran away with the “Miss CSOSA” title after topping the final canvassing of the popularity contest held recently.
Alzate raised 15,067 points. She led since the first canvassing and never relented until the final counting.
A far second was Jennifer G. Alerta with 7,242 points, Pamela T. Dolar took third place with 3,087, Ma. Orchid Orendain was fourth with 2,209, Leila Villanueva took fifth place with 1,748, Carmela Castolome tallied 1,637 for sixth place and Janeth G. Bargola placed eighth with 1,535.
Alzate, 25, daughter of Engr. Ruben and Erlinda Alzate, works as an executive secretary with the Dietary Department of King Faisal Specialist and Research Hospital. Before working for the hospital, Alzate took her graduate studies at the National College of Business and Arts. She graduated from the Far Eastern University in Manila with a bachelor’s degree in commerce with a major in financial accounting.
“My main purpose in joining the contest is to help the organization — Cebuano Speaking Organization in Saudi Arabia (CSOSA) — to raise funds. I would like to thank all those who supported me. Without their support, I don’t think I could win,” Alzate said.
Engr. Ruben and Erlinda Alzate echoed the gratitude their daughter expressed for the people who extended their help.
“To our kumares, relatives, kalilala, and friends, out there who helped — thank you — very much,” they said.
According to officials of CSOSA, part of the proceeds of the contest will donated to various projects of the organization.
These projects include helping distressed workers at the Philippine Consulate, providing the seed money for C-GMA donate a school room program, and many others.
The same officials said that preparations for the coronation night is underway and is scheduled on Feb. 24 at the Nayong Pilipino restaurant.
