May 5th (Cinco de Mayo) is a national holiday in Mexico. In the United States of America, Latinos, Chicanos and various communities of Mexican origin have adopted this national holiday as an opportunity for celebrating their roots, defending their customs and the richness of their culture.

Here, at The Village, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated yearly with a Bikini Open - a pageant for male and female between the age of 18-30 wearing their casual and bikini outfits.


Host Raffy Flores with co-hosts DJs Nimrod and Miles from
the Emperor Zound - "Ito ang Radio Station ko! (100.7 MIX FM)."

MALE CANDIDATES


Jeff Hagler
Gen. Trias, Cavite
Richard Ramos
Rosario, Cavite

Jun Manalo
Rosario, Cavite
Erick delos Reyes
Cavite City

Kris Escavillas
Imus, Cavite

The contestants from left: Jeff Hagler, Richard R. Ramos, Jun P. Manalo, Erick delos Reyes, Nicasio Cosa (from Rosario, Cavite)  and Kris Escavillas.

FEMALE CANDIDATES


Guest Live Band - 7 Days Band!

THE CANDIDATES IN THEIR BIKINIs!

THE CANDIDATES' INTERVIEW

THE CANDIDATES' FINAL INTERVIEW

THE JUDGES

 
Ysa Biangco - a product of Rosario Institute & Banquet Supervisor of Josephine's Restaurant
Amy Reyes-Llave - Branch Manager of Metrobank Naic-Cavite & President-Elect of RC Cavite EPZ
Yey Trias-Flores - Owner of The Village Commercial Center & GST Bike Shop & Gen. Merchandise
Gabe Trias - Past-President of the Rotary Club of Cavite Export Processing Zone

PRESENTATION OF THE WINNERS
MALE DIVISION


The candidates waiting for the results of the pageant.


4th Runner Up
Nicasio Cosa
Rosario, Cavite
3rd Runner Up
Erick delos Reyes
Cavite City

2nd Runner Up
Kris Escavillas
Imus, Cavite
1st Runner Up
Richard Ramos
Rosario, Cavite

Champion
Jeff Hagler
Gen. Trias, Cavite

The winners - Male Division
Champion - Jeff Hagler
 1st Runner Up - Richard R. Ramos
2nd Runner Up - Kris Escavillas
3rd Runner Up - Erick delos Reyes
4th Runner Up - Nicasio Cosa
Semi Finalist - Jun Manalo

PRESENTATION OF THE WINNERS
FEMALE DIVISION


2nd Runner Up
Maricel Olaes
Cavite City

1st Runner Up
Abegail Peralta Galisim
Gen. Trias, Cavite

Champion
Lovely Roann Vargas
Imus, Cavite


The winners Lovely Roann Vargas and Jeff Hagler.