Panel Interview Highlights of Mister Bohol 2021

All contestants for the inaugural edition of Mister Bohol can finally heave a sigh of relief at the conclusion of the crucial preliminary swimwear competition & the closed- door panel interviews held at the breathtaking and exclusive BOFFO Resort in Sandingan, Loon. 

BOFFO Resort beckons 

Their pre- judging scores combined with their scores during the still- to- be scheduled grand finale night will determine which 10 gentlemen will advance to the semifinals and the penultimate rounds.

The Board of Judges

In a previous blog post, Your Roving Eye, listed down the top ten contestants who, in his opinion, stood out during the swimwear segment. 

For this blog feature, the focus will be on the Q&A during the panel interview which proved to be a big revelation as most of the contestants were able to give their opinions to questions that ranged from life, love, career to politics, advocacy and empowerment. It was a tough call for the judges and I believe that only a mere fraction separated the scores. 

Criteria for the Q&A were as follows: Thought 60% Spontaneity 40%. 

Facility with the English language  wasn't factored in but with eventual winner being sent to Manila as Bohol's bet for a national competition, the contestant who can express himself in English with ease and confidence would definitely have a huge advantage. 

It should be remembered though that there are no right or wrong answers. What matters the most is how the contestant responds to the question. 

In random order, here are the 12 contestants who impressed Your Blogger the most with their insightful answers, commanding presence, boyish charm, candor, ability to connect with listeners and had personality projection during the panel interviews.

NOTE: These are just the opinions of one judge and does not necessarily reflect the composite scores from all seven judges during the preliminary Q&A. 

Umaya Japanese Restaurant Has Reopened

Finally, Umaya Restaurant, the quaint Japanese dining paradise that took Boholanos by storm when it first welcomed diners a couple of years ago has reopened to the delight of its regular patrons.

Your Roving Eye in full Japanese regalia at the 
resto's facade

With its updated menu of bestsellers and scrumptious additions that welcomed and delighted guests and diners, who needs fanfare & hoopla to mark its reopening? 

Umaya, which takes its name from the Japanese word "Umay" which literally means beautiful or heavenly is located at the ground level of Lite Port Center  along Gallares St., Tagbilaran City, it is open daily from 11 am - 8 pm. 

In deference to  safety protocols in place, the restaurant has limited its capacity to around 30- 40 diners including four cubicles that ensure privacy. 

Ms. Jane Doren, the vivacious restaurant manager said that aside from its dine- in services, Umaya also accepts take- out and deliveries.

Message them at their official FB Page or text/ call at 09297464206.

Cecille Grupp is Hudyaka sa Panglao Festival Queen 2021

To reign as Hudyaka Festival Queen 2021 is Tawala bet Cecille Mae Grupp after she bested a field of 10 lovely ladies representing all of Panglao's baranggays in a controlled yet glittering grand finale that was beamed live by Activ Events to netizens via Facebook.

In her Christian Relator
 festival costume

Named 1st RU was Looc bet Jonalinda Bodiongan and 2nd RU was Poblacion bet Bernadette Tabaniag.

Special Awards:

Miss Photogenic: Looc, 

Miss Social  Media:  Libaong

Best in Prodn Number: Tawala

Best SoloPerformance : Lourdes

Best in Gown:  Tawala 

Panglao Mayor Nila Montero with the Board of Judges 

The Board of Judges headed by designer EJ Relampagos was composed of Panglao Municipal Fire Marshal Fire Inspector Ben Bradpitt Lopez, Panglao Municipal Accountant Roque Cubar CPA, hotel executive Adrian Mila and Miss Bohol Mellanie Wallace

Congrats to Mayor Leonila Paredes Montero and the LGU & to the creative crew headed by Junary Cañabano. Special thanks to Councilor Aya Montero-Caindec

Chandy Batoy &
Mary Rose Butalid 

Event hosts: Chandymar Araneta Batoy and Mary Rose Butalid

Mister Bohol 2021 Preliminaries

Here are some of the highlights during the taping for the virtual edition of Mister Bohol 2021.

The 2021 Mister Bohol contenders

Kudos to the organizers for creating a safety bubble at the exclusive BOFFO Resort in Sandingan, Loon for the contestants, judges and crew.

Panel Interview 

Parents, relatives, talent handlers & girlfriends were not allowed inside the venue to ensure that social distancing is enforced and no possible breach of protocol will happen. In short, to make sure of the safety of everyone involved in the event.

Twenty six of Bohol's most promising young men took the first step in their journey to become the first Mister Bohol. With the breathtaking and luxurious BOFFO Resort in Sandingan, Loon as backdrop, the boys competed in the swimwear preliminary and panel interviews prior to the selection of the top ten who will be revealed during the virtual grand finale. 

It was a pleasant surprise to see and hear the boys hurdle the dreaded Q & A with ease and confidence. 

Your Roving Eye picked his top ten choices for the title after the preliminaries but the list would still change as the contestants undergo further scrutiny. After all, the winner will be sent to Manila for the national selection. 

INABANGA, PANGLAO, CALAPE, TAGBILARAN CITY & SIKATUNA 

TUBIGON, CARMEN, TRINIDAD, ALBUR & TAGBILARAN CITY 

Direk Maryo J Delos Reyes who had always dreamt of holding a province- wide talent search as revealed by close friend Gerry Lugod must have been very proud and happy from up there. 

NOTE: Masks were removed for photo purposes.