Bb. Talibon 2018 Candidate Talks About Her Pageant Experience

During my Q & A training session with the Bb. Talibon 2018 candidates, I got a chance to get to know the girls better. 

Your Roving Eye with Mary Nhel Dajao

One of these girls is Mary NhelDajao, a 20 year old Bachelor of Arts in Communication degree holder who is representing Brgy. Tanghaligue. After finding out that she writes and had interned and written for some of Cebu’s top dailies, I asked her to share her thoughts on her first- ever participation in a beauty pageant. Here are her thoughts:

Beauty pageants play an important role on the uplifting of every country’s national pride. Pageantry has always been significant in Philippine culture and to this day, receives massive amount of attention and support in the country.

Criticisms on how beauty contests reinforce the idea of conforming to conventional standards of beauty have already been abolished by the tremendous positive evolution of pageantry. Gone were the days when women were seemingly used as subjects of objectification with not much emphasis on intellect. Today, beauty pageants are focused on empowering women by celebrating not only their physical attributes but also their individuality, advocacies and intelligence as well.

The search for “Binibining Talibon 2018” which will have its grand finale on Wednesday, May 23 is no different as it also aims to look for a woman who best represents all the people of the Municipality of Talibon. According to Talibon Union of Artists (TUA) President Steve I. Carosus, “The next BinibiningTalibon should be a lady who embodies a true dalagang Talibongnon. She should be beautiful inside and out.” He also added that they want to crown someone who knows what she wants, where to go and how to get there. 

   with this year's Bb. Talibon 2018 candidates

Talibon is a quiet yet progressive town located on the northeast side of the island of Bohol with farming and fishing as its major industries. It also boasts of its unexploited islands with crystal clear waters and rich marine life. It has 25 barangays namely, Bagacay, Balintawak, Burgos, Busalian, Calituban, Cataban, Guindacpan, Magsaysay, Mahanay, Nocnocan, Poblacion, Rizal, Sag, San Agustin, San Carlos, San Francisco, San Isidro, San Jose, San Pedro, San Roque, Santo Niño, Sikatuna, Suba, Tanghaligue, and Zamora. Nineteen of the aforementioned barangays will be represented by  charming& smart ladieswho have prepared for the pageant through a series of personality development workshops & pageant- related activities. 

During the past few days, the girls have been busy rehearsing and participating in social and cultural events. When asked what they have gained from joining this contest, the girls were unanimous in saying that ultimately, the friendship and the lessons learned from the enriching experience have paramount importance for them.

This year’s Bb. Talibon will be known tonight and will win not only a crown, cash prizes and gift packs but also a title and responsibility as the spokesperson of all Talibon Union of Artists’ events, ambassadress of goodwill, inspirational model for Talibon’s youth and continue the legacy of Talibon as home to some of Bohol’s most beautiful women when she represents the town in the annual Miss Bohol Pageant. 

 - MARY NHEL DAJAO, BINIBINING TANGHALIGUE

Bb. Talibon 2018 Girls Undergo Pageant Training

Your Roving Eye was in the premier coastal town of Talibon a few weeks ago upon the invitation of the Bb Talibon 2018 organizers.  

With some of the Bb Talibon 2018 girls

Talibon Union of Artists (TUA) President Steve Carosus, one of Bohol’s most respected artists & mentors in the performing arts and main organizer behind the annual pageant search shared that prior to the conduct of the series of pageant- related activities, the official candidates were required to attend a personality development workshop aimed at enhancing their charm & beauty and developing their character & values. 

at the Talibon SB Hall for the Q & A session

The girls are also encouraged to attend social functions such as sponsor visits& courtesy calls to polish their confidence in dealing with other people. 

Your Roving Eye shared practical tips in pageant Q & A. It was a most enriching afternoon session as the girls overcame their shyness and learned how to express their thoughts clearly.

The municipality of Talibon is one of the towns in Bohol that take pageantry seriously. With an impressive record capped by a Miss Bohol victory in 1993 courtesy of Mary Ann Eronico, this year’s batch of girls hope to duplicate or surpass the recent successes of Talibon beauties in the Miss Bohol stage. 

Sir Steve Carosus with some of the pageant staff

Among the more recent representatives of Talibon are DaeNarah Garcia 2^nd RU in 2013, Mae RegilVersoza1^st RU in 2015 and Lovely Sheena Empuesto4^th RU in 2016. Last year’s rep Abby Ampong was crowned last April as Miss Philippines Earth- Bohol 2018 and represented the provinc in the national finals.

So who will be BinibiningTalibon 2018 and represent the hometown of Pres. Carlos P. Garcia in the 2018 Miss Bohol Pageant?

Find out tonight who will be crowned Bb. Talibon 2018

Basil Valdez in Sharon Cuneta's Mega Sandugo Concert

Basil Valdez & Sharon Cuneta Duet 

Long before the likes of TJ Monterde and Michael Pangilinan hugged the limelight and the airwaves, there was the iconic Basil Valdez, regarded as the country’s premier balladeer.  

Known for his trademark voice that is both soothing and comforting, the legendary singer was launched to instant stardom via the hit song “Ngayon at Kailanman”. 

Despite all the success that he has attained in the music industry, he has remained soft- spoken and humble.     

He never fails to inspire people with his spiritual and inspirational songs “Lead Me Lord”, “Lift Up Your Hands” and “Hindi Kita Malilimutan.”

                                                                                                

Basil Valdez is one of two special guest performers for the Sharon Cuneta Mega Sandugo Concert on July 14, 8 pm, Bohol Wisdom School Gymnasium.

Happy Mother's Day!

Did you know that the Philippines used to celebrate Mother’s Day on the first Monday of December almost 90 years ago. For half a century, from the time of then American Governor-General Charles Yeater to Pres. Manuel L. Quezon and all the way to Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos, Filipinos celebrated & honored mothers on that particular date.

Advance Mother’s Day treat for Mama Fely

Locale: Persona Mesa

It was on June 8, 1988 that Pres. Corazon C. Aquino issued Proclamation No. 266 and declared that every second Sunday of May as Mother’s Day & every third Sunday of June as Father’s Day. To this day, the said dates have remained in place. 

 Awesome food at Persona Mesa

Today, the most important woman in our lives get the spotlight as she is honored  for her  unconditional love & nurturing quality. As Sushmita Sen of India said in her Miss Universe 1994- worthy response, a mother is that special someone who shows us what sharing, caring & loving is all about. 

 Great thirst- quencher

Lavish your moms today with a beauty & pampering session, a card, a gift, a surprise dinner, a bouquet of flowers, a movie date, and a kiss & embrace.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in the world! Cheers!

Sharon Cuneta: From Teenybopper to Megastar

Sharon Cuneta: Launched to mega stardom at 12  

Forty years ago, a then perky 12 year old named Sharon Cuneta released her very first single “Tawag ng Pag-ibig”but it was the follow up single "Mr. DJ" that became a monster hit, established her as a major recording artist and set her off to an illustrious singing, TV and movie career that has spanned four decades.

To celebrate her 4oth anniversary in showbiz and entertainment, the Megastar has launched her 40th Mega Philippine Tour, the nationwide concert series to be held in selected provincial areas including Bohol.

Don’t forget July 14, 2018 at the Bohol Wisdom School Gym for Sharon’s mega Sandugo Concert! It’s a date!

PHLPost issue commemorative stamps to mark 100 years of La Castellana

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has released new commemorative stamps to mark the centennial (100 years) anniversary celebration of the municipality of La Castellana located in Negros Occidental Province.

The first-class municipality of La Castellana is a rural town located at the base of Kanlaon Volcano.  

La Castellana Centennial Celebration

During the Spanish conquest, they started developing the place by having vast areas cleared by the natives. The newcomers established large haciendas which owned large swathes of sugarcane plantation.

A local government was later established and finally, on January 1, 1918, the town of La Castellana was born. It was named after that place – Paseo de La Castellana, which is situated in Madrid.

The Stamps feature the modern municipal building and centennial arch which is a “symbol of the strength of La Castellana”.

Designed by in-house graphic artist Rodine Teodoro, PHLPost has printed 50,000 copies of the P12.00 denomination of the said commemorative stamps.

The stamps and its official first day cover are now available at the Post Shop, Central Post Office, Door 203, Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila and area post offices nationwide.

For inquiries, please call 527-01-08 or 527-01-32.

Elan & Elegance in Evening Gowns During Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2018

After watching the girls parade in the evening gown competition, I realized that it’s not really the pasarela nor the gown that would make a candidate stand out and get the all- important votes from the judging panel.

It’s the charisma, the freshness & ease of movement and the oodles of charm that makes the winning candidate connect with the judges and the audience.

Of course, the choice of gown would either make or break the chances of the candidate but ultimately it’s how the candidate parlay her arsenal & strategy into votes from the judges that would catapult her to the top of the heap and ultimately have the crown placed on her dainty head after the pageant’s conclusion.

Here now are the 15 candidates of Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2018 in their Roy Tizon evening gowns as captured by the lenses of TJ Medrana Photography. 

Bool, Cabawan & Tiptip

Pob III, Manga & Mansasa

Pob. II, Cogon & San Isidro

  Dao, Dampas & Pob. I

Booy, Taloto & Ubujan

The 15 finalists exude grace & elegance in the gowns

Photo Credits: TJ Medrana Photography