Everything is set for the most expected event of the year 2006 for Dipolog City's Sister Town and the Shrine City of the Philippines- Dapitan City.

Activities lined up for the festivities known as the Kinabayo Festival from the 16th of July until the 25th the day of the feast of the City’s Patron Saint- St. James the Greater.

One of the most sought highlights is the prestigious annual search for Miss Dapitan in which for the current year different preparations were done most especially on the promotions and exposures for the candidates.

In a private interview with the Chairman of the Committee on tourism, City Councilor Apple Marie A. Agolong, the more advanced and massive promotions of the Miss Dapitan pageant candidates is one of the sure strategies for the Local Government of Dapitan to enhance the tourism industry of the City.

For this year, there are 11 fresh native Dapitanons who will vie for the title Miss Dapitan who continued preparing for a more satisfying presentation of beauty and wit. They have gone through different occasions of pictorials and tapings for exposure. Pictures includes poses in Dakak Park and beach Resort one of the considered superb resorts in the country, poses at Gloria de Dapitan- a modern park mall with highlights poses at the only resto bar inside the mall- Bistro Paborito which is owned and managed by Councilor Agolong and her husband, School Principal Joseph Alvi Agolong.

Both Councilor Agolong and her husband confirmed full support for the local government in terms of promotions as they revealed that they will be posting pictures of the candidates and will post brochures inside the resto bar for promotion of the said pageant. (Office of the Chairman of the Committee on Tourism)