Here are some fabulous traditional costumes worn by candidates for the Ms Turismo Pilipina 2008 Pageant.
“Beautiful innovation and modern interpretation of the Filipina dress and costumes.” Feather duster and walis …. modern version of a beautiful cleaning lady 
This is a muslim inspired dress… simply stunning and elegant !!!
I love this…. made of “banig”, woven mats from abaca (banana). Unique and fabulous rendetion of the Spanish Maria Clara Dress with matching head piece and cute umbrella. May gown ka na may banig ka pa! Wagi ang Antique!
Beautiful color combination…. and the yellow colored shells made this really special.
A little bit garish and the windmill flower stand should definitely go … Not sure what kind of natural resources this dress is made from…. maybe some banana or coconut leaves???
Not very sure of this… but if worn by a taller girl, this should really look fabulous! She really looks a little bit short …
Made of dried pandan leaves … very original! Must be a little bit heavy to wear though. This reminded me of picture frames… or wood lacqured floor tiles…
I like the color green … but this one looks too dark. Dress seems be lacking something …. maybe it needs some ironing ….
Hmmmm… light beautiful mango green, and the material is made from locally produced material…
This is classic and in white … perfect for this candidate
I love this costume… I could wear it myself !!!
This is simply fabulous… with a touch of something indigenous this gown is indeed extraordinary. And yellow has never been this beautiful!
I love the headress…
Red, orange and gold ensemble … very dramatic!
I believe this is a winner !!! …. pang vogue and drama ng Ate from Romblon …
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The following gown though is an exact copy of the gown used by our Miss Universe contestant – Jennifer Barrientos – in fuschia pink! What happened witht he sleeves – they look too big! And then ang daming butterflies …. kainezzzz!
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And then this gurl from Davao del Norte – OMG! She looks authentic Bagobo or Mandaya, not sure!
For more photos of the candidates visit this site – - > Rouge Studio
dang! i love them all! i do love the Marikina but they are all gorgeous! sino kaya ang designer nang mga yan! that’s one heck of a talent!
Kaloka ang Manduluyong!!! Pang Mental talagah! Chariiiiits!
I heart antique… upload ka pa nung sa ibang contestants
Iloilo! I want Iloilo! Bat wala ang Iloilo? Tse!
Walang Bukidnon. Chap!
I like Marinduque. So sexy ng costume. Actually maganda halos lahat. Lumalabas ang pagiging creative ng mga designers. Pandan as fabric, very fantastique! Hihi
Feather duster and walis …. modern version of a beautiful cleaning lady
Winner ang commentary teh!
i love miss antique’s…fabulous!!!
AURORA (joyce p. molina)… for me you are still a WINNER.. how nice your SABUTAN GOWN.. (FABULOUS!)
All of them are beautiful in those costumes! Maganda!
Ms. Marikina looks so queenly but Ms. Romblon makes me say Wow!
Again this is a showcase of the filipino talent. These are all great designs. And of course we have beautiful candidates.
ang ganda mo CRISTINA WELLS!!!!!!!!! KAHITDI KITA NAPANOOD
ms. bataan your so pretty
Ms. Bataan looks great in her outfit !!!!
♥♫ms.romblon. ..
ang gnda ng gown muh. ..♫♥
i like antique the most she was cute ….but romblon is just a wow factor or taray nag dating….
dramatic entrance lang un….mga ate…
go for antique
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If I should have been a judge I surely have chosen: Antique-napakaunique. sino ba naman ang makakaisip na ang banig kahit na magaspang pweding maging gown, also mountain provice, bataan, romblon at laguna. Maggaling ang mga nagisip ng materials nila at concepto ng design.
ang ganda
pero bakit parang
may binato lang
ng kaldero
sa tiyan
dun..?
ganda naman…
may payong pa sa palengke..m
weee..hanep ang miss bataan oh!^^
aztigen tlga wee(:
walang binatbat mga kalabn nya!^^ peace awtz.(:
no hurt feelings^^
I think Antique is the best.