It was a most glittering beauty pageant that had people in Ubay and neighboring towns talking about it for days.
A clear vindication for the newly- formed Performing Artists of Ubay (PAU) who were met with skepticism when they announced their intent to stage a pageant that would showcase not only the beauty & achievements of Ubaynon women but also the grace and artistry of outstanding Ubaynons in the creative, visual and performing artists.
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| Matahum Pageant Chair Arlene Cuyno crowns
the first Matahum sa Ubay queen
Ubay First Lady & ABC Pres. Violy Reyes crown the 1st RU
while Ubay Mayor Constan Reyes looks on
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| L-R: Miss Bohol 2016 Glyssa Perez, Mrs. Arlene Cuyno, Matahum Abigail Besas,
Michelle Sarabosing- Curit & USec ArtyEvangelista
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| PAGEANT EMCEES: Your Roving Eye and Rona Boyonas |
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| Two of the nine judges intently watch the girls onstage |
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| TOP THREE WINNERS IN SWIMWEAR |
Mary Abigail Besas, an 18 year old Architecture student from De La Salle University bested a bevy of twelve ladies and was named Matahum sa Ubay 2017. Miss Besas, who will be the town’s official bet for Miss Bohol 2017, was also named Best in Gown, Best in Interview and Miss Talent.
The first ever winner of Matahum sa Ubay had no prior pageant experience but she wowed the judges and the crowd with her class & elegance, her spontaneity and her impressive credentials. She is definitely one of the girls to watch out for in the Miss Bohol Pageant this July.
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| L-R: 3rd RU Ms. Gonzales, 1st RU Ms. Atuel, Matahum 2017 Ms. Besas, 2nd RU Ms. Autor and 4th RU Ms. Hibaya |
THE RUNNERS UP
Rounding out her court were 1st Runner Up & Karen Lynn Atuel, a Medical Technology intern at Cebu Doctors University. Ms. Atuel was also named Miss Photogenic and Best in Swimsuit. 2nd Runner Up & Best in Production Number was Chona Autor, 3rd Runner Up was Hanna Clarisse Gonzales and 4th RU was Claire Hibaya.
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| Two of the nine judges intently watch the girls onstage |
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| Tourism Officer Antonette, Fiel Gabin, PSSupt. Natividad & Cong. Aumentado |
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| AND THEN THERE WERE TWO… |
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| Cong. Aumentado & wife Vanessa flank Matahum sa Ubay 2017 |
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| PAGEANT ORGANIZERS Performing Artists of Ubay (PAU) with Matahum sa Ubay 2017 beauties |
PANEL OF JUDGES
The lovely Vanessa Cadorna Aumentado, Miss Bohol 2001 and wife of Cong. Aris Aumentado chaired the panel of judges that included USec Art Evangelista, Administrator of DOTr Office for Transportation Security, reigning Miss Bohol 2016 Glyssa Perez, Miss Tagbilaran 1987 Fiel Angeli Gabin, PNP Bohol Prov’l Director PSSupt. Felipe Natividad.
COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS
CANDIDATE #
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CANDIDATE’S NAME
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FINAL PLACEMENT
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# 12
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Mary Abigail Besas
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Matahum sa Ubay 2017
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# 11
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Karen Lynn Atuel
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1st Runner Up
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# 7
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Chona Autor
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2nd Runner Up
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# 5
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Hanna Clarisse Gonzales
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3rd Runner Up
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# 10
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Claire Hibaya
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4th Runner Up
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CANDIDATE #
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CANDIDATE’S NAME
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AWARD WON
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# 12
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Mary Abigail Besas
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Best in Interview
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# 12
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Mary Abigail Besas
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Best in Evening Gown
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# 11
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Karen Lynn Atuel
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Best in Swimsuit
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# 7
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Chona Autor
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Best in Production Number
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# 11
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Karen Lynn Atuel
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Miss Photogenic
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# 12
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Mary Abigail Besas
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Miss Talent
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People’s Choice
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# 3
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Flory Jane Flores
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Smart Texter’s Choice
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# 1
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Nancy Basilad
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Darling of the Press
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# 8
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Ma. Trisha Rempillo
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Miss Congeniality
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Photo Credits:
Ric Obedencio
Roger Gatal