Miss Baguio is Miss Silka Philippines 2017

Nineteen year old Andrea Fe Gomez of Baguio City was crowned Miss Silka Philippines 2017 at the conclusion of the exciting and star- studded pageant held at the Activity Center of Market Market today.

Ms. Gomez received P150,000 in cash plus gift certificates, merchandise and an endorsement contract with Silka for 2018. Her chosen charity will also receive P100, 000 cash donations.

 Andrea Fe Gomez is Miss Silka Philippines 2017

Named 1^st RU was Miss Silka Quezon  Ashanti Shaine Ervas, 19 years old, 2^nd RU was Miss Silka Cebu Nicole Borromeo, 16 years old and 3^rd RU was Miss Silka Cagayan Valley Nikita Pearl Teichmuller, 19 years old.  

L-R: !st RU, Miss Silka Philippines 2017, 2^nd RU & 3^rd RU

Cosmetique Asia Corp., makers of Silka beauty & skincare products, is behind the annual beauty search that gathers more than 30 regional and provincial winners.

 The queen in her gown and swimsuit

Bohol’s Sheena Marie Licong in the Swimsuit Competition

the girls moments before the announcement of winners

Hosting the pageant were actor Mikael Daez and 2014 Miss Universe- Philippines MJ Lastimosa. Amazing celebrity guests such as the handsome Sam Concepcion and Silka Ambassador Yassi Pressman were among the performers.

Photo Credits: Silka Skincare FB Page

Will Sheena Marie Give Bohol Its First Miss Silka Philippines Crown Today?

Today, November 17, we shall find out if Sheena Marie Amper Licong will give Bohol its first ever Miss Silka Philippines crown. After arriving in Manila last Nov 14, Miss Silka Bohol 2017 plunged head- on with the series of activities leading to the coronation scheduled today.  

 Sheena Marie for Miss Silka Philippines 2017

The 19 year old BS Physical Therapy student competes with more than 30 provincial and regional candidates from all over the Philippines for the honor of becoming Silka beauty & skincare products’ image model and product endorser. 

 Sheena joins other Silka beauties for a Showtime guesting

Bohol’s highest placement since it sent a candidate in 2008 is 1^st Runner Up courtesy of Geraldine Bernido Topsnik in 2015.  Bohol’s 10- year participation in the nationwide beauty search has also yielded a Top Ten finish in 2013 and a 3^rd Runner Up placement in 2012. 

 Bohol's bet holds her own during presscon

Calling all Manila- based Boholanos to cheer for Sheena Marie as she competes for the title of Miss Silka Philippines 2017 today at the Activity Center of Market! Market! at The Fort, Taguig City, 2pm.

 Good luck Sheena Marie!

Hosting the pageant are actor Mikael Diaz and 2014 Miss Universe- Philippines MJ Lastimosa. Amazing celebrity guests such as the handsome Sam Concepcion and Silka Ambassador Yassi Pressman are among the performers.

Please continue to show your love and support for Sheena!

Alturas Campus Icons 2017 is On!

Alturas Mall was abuzz with activity one sizzling afternoon as close to a hundred male and female headturners from Bohol’s campuses showed up for the screening of official candidates fort Alturas Campus Icons 2017. 

This year’s official candidates for Alturas Campus Icons 2017

Applicants cooled their heels while waiting for the results

Billed as Bohol’s grandest interschool personality searches, the beauty & personality competition will highlight Alturas’ 32^nd anniversary. Thirteen males and 14 females made the first and final cut.

CMM, University of Bohol, BIT & St. Mary’s Academy

STI, Cristal E, DCPNHS & EnScieMa

LSNHS, HNU, BWS & Sacred Heart Academy

Bohol Wisdom School, Holy Name University, DCPNHS, University of Bohol, BIT, ENSCIEMA, STI, Cristal E and schools from Jagna, Loon, Tubigon, Guindulman and Calape are among the participating schools.

 Your Roving Eye with AGC's PR guy Ritchel Mutia

AGC Auditing Team made sure that the results were accurate

The judging panel with event host Ferome Almine

Your Roving Eye, Miss Silka Philippines 2015 1^st RU Geraldine Topsnik & AGC’s top marketing guy Ritchel Mutia composed the judging panel that selected the official candidates.

VOTE for your favorite campus icons through this link:

http://www.alturasbohol.com/campusicon/

IMPORTANT DATES:

Sunday, Nov 19, 3 pm, Alturas Mall for the Talent Competition 

Friday, Nov 24, 8:30 pm, Bohol Wisdom School Gym for Pageant Night

Admission is free

Jason & Bam: Their Love Story

Although Bam was the quiet and reserved type, she was a campus figure who made heads turn. She eventually came out of her shell, joined Miss Bohol where she was named Best in Swimsuit and made it as top finalist.

Jason was the smart guy who loves algebra yet he was the gregarious and sociable type who had a lot of friends. He was drawn to her quiet demeanor and she to his brains and friendly ways.

So how did the two end up as lovers and who will be exchanging lifetime vows before God, family and friends on November 18?

Here’s their story as  shared by the bride herself:

 “It was back in 2006 when we first met. We were both freshmen students at Holy Name University.  We were classmates in various subjects. It wasn’t exactly love at first sight but more like destiny. In fact, it was our mutual friends who played Cupid by trying to find a way for him to get my phone number.

 The couple: Then & Now

Unfortunately, my mobile phone wasn’t working that time so he had to wait patiently until he would be able to reach out. I was surprised one day when I got a text message from him and from then on we started communicating. The casual and friendly hi’s and hellos became more serious and took a deeper tone. We became lovers and best friends at the same time. “

Beautiful pre- nup photo

Those years in college were some of the best in our lives until graduation day came. Jason had to leave Bohol and follow his family in Manila for good. I went to Cebu to look for a job so we had this long distance relationship thing for four years. We knew that it wouldn’t be easy. We’ve been through a lot of odds in our relationship and our love was tested but we proved to each other that it’s worth it. Distance taught us the definition of patience, devotion and commitment.

In 2013, I decided to go abroad to seek for better opportunities and after a year of work, we realized that we both wanted to be near each other and so Jason followed me to Singapore. Finally, the long distance affair and the long wait were over.

The surprise proposal

Ten years after we first met, Jason surprised me with a sweet proposal over dinner in a restaurant in Thailand where we had our vacation. It was indeed an evening that was totally unforgettable. I was crying the whole time not only because it was so unexpected but also because it’s every girl’s dream to be married to the guy they’re in love with.   

The engaged couple 10 years after they first met

After everything that we’ve been through, we can now look back onto our experiences in life and truly say “we survived”.

Coordination & Styling: Josh Buma-at | The Serendipity

Photos: Mark Ramasola | Artline

Make-up: NinaJasmine Cadelina

Hair: Nayr Shufa Sines

Remembering the Late Paula, Ellen, Marcel, Suzette & Marecor

As we mark All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, we also remember some of our former Miss Bohol queens who have gone ahead to the Great Beyond.

PAULA  RAAGAS- VALLES. Paula (better known as Paulita and Daday) Baura Raagas was born on June 6, 1922 in Maribojoc, Bohol. Known for her striking beauty, winsome charm and intelligence, she was crowned Miss Bohol on May 4, 1941 at the young age of 18  and just a month away from her 19th birthday.

1941 Miss Bohol: Paula “Daday” Raagas- Valles (June 6 1922- July 8 2012)

She later on married her childhood sweetheart Dionisio Valles also from Maribojoc. She served as Municipal Mayor of Maribojoc from 1978 to 1986.

She passed away on July 8, 2012 at the ripe old age of 90 in Metro Manila (Thanks to Allouie Jumawan Escabarte)

ELLEN CAMPBELL. The tall and tantalizing Ellen “Jick Jick” Campbell of Tagbilaran City bested a field of 34 of the most beautiful and accomplished young women of the province.

1977 Most Beautiful Boholana: Ellen Campbell (1959 – 2001)

Mostly coming from the most socially- prominent families, the ladies had been chosen to represent their respective municipalities, the capital city, colleges & universities, socio- civic clubs and business organizations in the 1977 Most Beautiful Boholana Pageant.

Ellen "Jick Jick" Campbell passed away in Feb 26, 2001 after losing the battle with the big C.

MARCEL GATAL- DIEGO. Marcelina Marcel Orimaco Gatal was Your Roving Eye’s sister. Prior to winning the Miss Young Bohol 1983 crown, she was a popular DJ and newscaster of DYRD & KISS FM and had represented the province in the 1982 Hiyas ng Silangan- Pilipinas pageant where she was named Miss Talent and a Top Ten finalist.

1983 Miss Young Bohol: Marcelina Orimaco Gatal (1963- 2016)

She lost her four- year battle with breast cancer complicated by lung cancer on November 2, 2016. She was 53 years old.

SUZETTE AUZA GARCIA. Just two weeks after Marcel Gatal’s demise, another beautiful angel named Suzette Auza Garcia also went ahead to the Great Beyond. 

As Binibining Talibon 1992, Suzette represented her municipality in the 1992 Miss Bohol Pageant where her beautiful angelic face, charm & wit made her one of the favorites to win the crown. 

True enough, she emerged 2nd RU to Celevel Ranoco of Jagna and she was also selected as Best in Filipina Costume.

1992 Miss Bohol 2^nd RU: Suzette Auza Garcia

Suzette who has been based for years in Dubai succumbed to complications from lung cancer and left behind an only daughter Reina.  She was in her early 40’s when she passed away on November 15, 2016

MARECOR RECIO- BOLIGAO. She would always be remembered as one of the loveliest Miss Bohol winners after she was named 2^nd RU to Mellanie Wallace in Miss Bohol 2000.  

2000 Miss Bohol 2^nd RU: Marecor Recio- Boligao

It was  in September 2010 when news of the violent and senseless murder of businesswoman and former Miss Tubigon Marecor "Coi" Recio and her husband Alphonsus "Dodo" Boligao shocked the pageant community in Bohol.

They were on their way home on board their car when ambushed by still unidentified assailants. Marecor who was due with her third child reportedly tried to shield her husband from the killers but it was a futile attempt. She was only 27 when she met her untimely demise.  

Dear readers, do spare a minute of silence for the eternal repose of our beautiful queens who are now safely in the warm embrace of our Creator in heaven where there is no pain & sorrow and where the sun shines gloriously all day long.