Bohol's Roving Eye: Matahum sa Ubay 2017: The Inaugural Edition

Pageantry in Bohol will never be the same again with the launching of Matahum sa Ubay 2017 during a press presentation held at the Municipal Hall of Ubay.

Matahum sa Ubay 2017 is the search for Ubay’s finest daughter who embodies beauty and confidence. Aside from being the official representative of Ubay in the Miss Bohol 2017 pageant, the winner will also act as a role model and who will dedicate herself in promoting environmental advocacy and embracing change that would lead to the progress of modern Ubay.

Ubay First Couple Mayor Constan Reyes & First Lady Violy Reyes
with four of the Matahum sa Ubay beauties

Performing Artists of Ubay (PAU), a non- profit, talent- support focus group of Ubaynons who have excelled in dancing, singing, acting and music instrument playing is the founder and organizer of Matahum sa Ubay 2017.

Ubay Mayor Constan Reyes with press people Bryan Agua, Ric Obedencio &
Your Roving Eye during the Matahum sa Ubay 2017 press presentation

PAU’s President John Larry Evangelista revealed that the group has already initiated efforts for a partnership with the Solid Waste Management and the Ubay Tourism Office to achieve the mission and vision of the pageant.

Ubay 's last placement in Miss Bohol was in 2004 with Katie Lynn Atuel

On behalf of the LGU, Ubay Mayor Constan Reyes assured the organizers & the press of the LGU’s commitment to support and develop the culture and arts scene of Ubay with the cooperation and active participation of Ubaynons through PAU, pageant organizers.

Matahum sa Ubay 2017 organizers & candidates

With the Matahum sa Ubay 2017 Project Chair Arlene Reyes- Cuyno

Twelve candidates who have undergone public speaking & personality development workshops will vie for the crown and the P30,000 cash prize on Thursday, January 26, 8 pm at Ubay’s Ramon Magsaysay Gymnasiuym.