Jonavi Raisa Quiray Explained

Jonavi Raisa Quiray
Birth Name:Jonavi Raisa Bernas Quiray
Birth Place:Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines
Education:Palawan State University, (BS)
Height:[1] [2]
Occupation:Architect
Eye Color:Brown
Hair Color:Black

Jonavi Raisa Bernas Quiray is a Filipino architect, environmentalist and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Philippines Air 2011, Miss ASEAN TV Charm 2010, Mutya ng Pilipinas International 2008, and Mutya ng Palawan 2005.

Biography

Quiray was born in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. She took up Bachelor of Science in Architecture[1] at the Department of Architectural Design, Palawan State University.[3]

Miss Philippines Earth 2011

Quiray represented the City of Puerto Princesa at Miss Philippines Earth 2011 and won Miss Philippines Air 2011 which was held at the Puerto Prinsesa Coliseum in Palawan, Philippines[4] on June 5, 2011.[5] [6] [7] She also won the Best in Swimsuit and Best in Cocktail Wear in subsidiary contests.[1] [8]

In June 2011, Quiray and her fellow winners of Miss Philippines Earth 2011 made a courtesy visit with the President of the Philippines Benigno Aquino III at the Malacañan Palace to show their support for the government's intensified campaign to promote Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.[9] In February 2012, she joined the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation tree-planting activity along the River Park district of Marikina as part of an outreach program, and also hosted a lively learning session for grade school students of the Industrial Valley Elementary School and taught about the importance of saving money and also shared stories and tips on how to care for the environment.[10]

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2008

Quiray participated in the national beauty pageant Mutya ng Pilipinas and received the grand title Mutya ng Pilipinas International 2008 which was held on December 7, 2008, at the City Coliseum in Puerto Princesa, Palawan in which she earned the distinction of being the first Palaweño to win a major title in a national beauty pageant. She also won the Mutya ng Palawan 2005.[11] [12]

Notes and References

  1. News: Jose D. . Patao Jr. . Miss Philippines Earth 2011 Fearless forecast for Sunday's finals . 4 February 2012 . . 3 June 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110829061055/http://www.malaya.com.ph/june03/ent6.html . 29 August 2011 .
  2. News: Schuck . Lorraine . Miss Puerto Princesa City . 6 March 2012 . Miss Philippines Earth 2011 website . 1 May 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111128224329/http://www.missphilippines-earth.com/misspuertoprincesa.html . 28 November 2011 .
  3. News: Jonavi Raisa Bernas Quiray(Jonavi)--2007年薄荷岛选美冠军. 4 February 2012. Xinhua News Agency. 23 May 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054008/http://www.gx.xinhuanet.com/topic/2009-05/23/content_16611676.htm. 4 March 2016. dead.
  4. News: Matabuena. JulienMerced C.. Miss Philippines-Earth: 'Embrace your flaws'. 4 February 2012. Manila Bulletin. 6 June 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110611011838/http://www.mb.com.ph/node/321487/mi. 11 June 2011.
  5. News: Dumaual. Mario V.. Miss Philippines Earth 2011 beauties wow Quezon town. 6 February 2012. ABS-CBN Corporation. 17 May 2011.
  6. News: Belmonte. Maureen Marie. Miss Philippines-Earth shines spotlight on advocacy-driven candidates. 6 February 2012. Manila Bulletin. 28 May 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120206064637/http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/320272/miss-philippinesearth-shines-spotlight-advocacydriven-candidates. 6 February 2012.
  7. News: Miss Philippines-Earth tilt tackles forest conservation. 6 February 2012. Manila Bulletin. 2 May 2011. dead. https://archive.today/20120906234255/http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/316590/miss-philippinesearth-tilt-tackles-forest-conservation. 6 September 2012.
  8. News: Jose D.. Patao. Miss Philippines Earth beauties charm Calatagan. 4 February 2012. Malaya. 13 May 2011.
  9. News: Winners of Miss PH-Earth promote Underground River. 4 February 2012. ABS-CBN Corporation. 6 June 2011.
  10. News: RCBC's environmental gift to Marikina City. 4 February 2012. The Philippine Star. 5 February 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304235046/http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=473&articleId=774376. 4 March 2016. dead.
  11. News: Cruz. Edgar. Shaina swears she will not be like Vina. 4 February 2012. The Daily Tribune. 27 December 2008. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234414/http://www.tribuneonline.org/life/20081213lif9.html. 3 March 2016.
  12. News: Salterio. Leah C.. After the film 'Baler,' Aurora now hosts Mutya ng Pilipinas. 4 February 2012. Manila Bulletin. 5 August 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120819163948/http://www.mb.com.ph/node/214425/after-film-baler-aurora-now-ho. 19 August 2012.