PIDC’s Mabuhay Festival Beauty Pageant winners: Joanne Ascueta, Miss Philippines PIDC 2012; Christina Dumo,1st Runner Up; Kristel Arenas, 2nd Runner Up. See inside for more Mabuhay photos.

Philippine Independence Day Council’s Mabuhay Festival on July 28, 2012 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre before the opening ceremonies. From left, PIDC Business Manager Leone Manzanares; a guest; Consul General Junever Mahilum-West; PIDC President Norma Carpio; Appointed Honourary Adviser for PIDC Jane Wilcox, A/Deputy Chief of Police, Toronto Police Services; and two police officers.

Mabuhay Festival emcee Jeff Rustia and PIDC President Norma Carpio on stage of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on July 28.

“Reyna Rosario” wears a Filipina gown with the colors and design of the Philippine flag.

Miss PIDC - Personality and a Little Miss Philippines PIDC winner.

“Reyna Propetas” at the Santacruzan, Mabuhay Festival on July 28, 2012. PHOTOS: ARIEL RAMOS