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Friday, April 29, 2022

Who will be Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2022?

So who will be Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2022? It has been two years since the annual search for Tagbilaran's fairest was put on hold because of the covid19 pandemic. 

To add spice and excitement to the pageant, Your Roving Eye is sharing his annual prediction list on the probable winners this year. 

Last 2019, your blogger was able to predict correctly all the top five finalists including the eventual winner Celina Villoceno.

In coming up with my choices, I based it on wow factor, charm & personality and my gut feel. I also took into consideration their swimwear presentation and how the girls interacted with the emcees during the Talent Competition two nights ago.

Of course, this list won't have a bearing on the final results so just take it with a grain of salt.

So who are the frontrunners?

Here they are in their official glamshots from acclaimed Boholano photographer Chris Ramasola:

The heavy favorite among pageant experts & fans alike is TALOTO's Kyra Hopkins. She just need  to sustain the momentum and ace the final Q&A. 
Another strong contender is COGON's Trishia Libres. She has one of the prettiest faces in this year's batch and has already competed in the national level when she represented Bohol in the 2019 Miss Silka Philippines search. She just needs to modulate her voice when she speaks. 
Another strong candidate is MANGA's Claire Bagnol, the Megan Young lookalike and one of the tallest candidates. She has to believe in herself, boost her confidence and overcome her shyness. 
DAMPAS' bet Mary Grace Reyes is one of the pleasant surprises this year. Very pretty, very conversational and showed grace & charm during the talent competition.
Rounding out my top five is the very classy & elegant Kyla Recio of MANSASA who was very poised and self assured everytime she was onstage. 

Bubbling up in my list are TIPTIP's Ma. Bella Acero, POB III Antoinette Webb, POB II Claire Virtudazo, POB I Jesyl Calvario and SAN ISIDRO Tiffany Romerde who wowed the audience during the talent night with a show- stopping vocal performance. 

In my opinion, that was genuine talent that needed no props nor backup to shine through. 
So there. These are the ladies who I think will slug it out for the title. But remember, destiny, timing & luck will also matter a lot in beauty competitions. 

Tonight, one of the favorites might falter thus making it possible for one of the dark horses or underdogs to sneak in and surprise everyone. In short, it's anybody's ball game. 

There are so many factors to consider. Physical conditioning, picking the right question and giving a great response, the make up & styling and the composition of the judging panel. 

So good luck ladies and may the stars align for you tonight. 

Catch the drama and the excitement of Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2022 Coronation Night on tonight, April 29, via livestream at the Baba Yap FB page.

Due to venue limitations and to maintain physical distancing, the audience is limited to the candidate’s family members, event sponsors and barangay contingents. 

Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2022 Chair: Ms. Jane Yap

Pageant Director: Alexis CadeliƱa

Creative Director: Chris John Rener Torralba

Stylist: Charlow Cielo Arbesto

Prod Team:

City Events, Tagbilaran Culture and Arts Office

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2022 Miss Talent Top Three

After a three- year hiatus, the annual search for Mutya sa Tagbilaran finally makes a comeback.

TOP 3 TALENT: Taloto, Dampas & Tiptip 

Last night, 15 girls representing their barangays for the 2022 Mutya crown competed in the Talent Competition, the first hurdle in the pageant.

Held at the fully air-conditioned Cogon Gym, the girls presented and showcased their talents in singing, dancing and acting.

Hosting the pageant were reigning Mutya 2019 Celina Villoceno and runners up Sheila Fraser, Carla Telmo and Fretzie Astronomo. 

PANEL OF JUDGES

Members of the panel of judges were Janice Aurora Tirol- Namoc, Jose Marianito Luspo, Nila Itac, Jeycelle Espejo- Inting and Flora Mae Jala. 

Councilor Jala, First Lady Jane Yap, candidate, Mayor Baba Yap & daughter Janah

City Mayor Baba Yap & hardworking First Lady Jane Yap along with Councilor Adam Jala graced the glamorous event, one of the highlights of the annual Saulog sa Tagbilaran Festival and City Fiesta celebration. 

MY CHOICES

My picks were the girls from DAMPAS, DAO, POB II, SAN ISIDRO, TALOTO & TIPTIP. I based my choices on perfirmance, stage presence, confidence and overall impression. 

JUDGES' CHOICES 

Chosen by the panel of judges as the Top Three after the conclusion of the preliminary event were TIPTIP Maria Bella Acero, DAMPAS Mary Grace Reyes and TALOTO Kyra Hopkins.

Watch the Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2022 Coronation Night on tomorrow, April 29, 2022 via livestream at the Baba Yap FB page.  

Due to venue limitations and to maintain physical distancing, the audience is limited to the candidate’s family members, event sponsors and barangay contingents. 

Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2022 Chair: Ms. Jane Yap

Pageant Director: Alexis CadeliƱa

Creative Director: Chris John Rener Torralba

Stylist: Charlow Cielo Arbesto

Prod Team:

City Events, Tagbilaran Culture and Arts Office

Saturday, April 16, 2022

Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2022 Visits Umaya Restaurant

Patrons and kibitzers alike were thrown in a tizzy when the Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2022 candidates showed up at Liteport Center for a quick visit and lunch at Umaya Restaurant, Tagbilaran's premier Japanese restaurant. 

Adding glamour to the occasion was the presence of the reigning Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2019 Celina Villoceno who is also the reigning Miss Bohol 2019

In an interview with Bohol's Roving Eye, Ms. Jane Bungabong, resto manager, shared that Umaya Restaurant which offers authentic Japanese dishes has always been supportive of Tagbilaran City events which bring together residents and visitors alike in a community celebration. 

Jane Bungabong of Umaya with reigning Mutya Celina Villoceno 

Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2022, the glamorous highlight of the Saulog sa Tagbilaran 2022 celebration and chaired by Tagbilaran City First Lady Jane Yap will have its two important activities on the following dates:

April 27, Talent Night, Cogon Gymnasium and April 29, Grand Coronation Night. 

Monday, April 4, 2022

Zineth Iquico is Casi Verde Super Bods 2022 Winner!

Zineth Iquico is Super Bods 2022

Zineth Iquico of Manga District, Tagbilaran City was named as the winner of the first- ever Casi Verde Super Bods swimwear & fitness competition held at the Casi Verde Bed & Breakfast, Tawala, Panglao last April 1.

The 19 year old BSEd English Major student and resident of Manga District, Tagbilaran City bested a field of 13 gorgeous ladies who came from all parts of the province. 

L-R: 1st RU, Winner & 2nd RU

RUNNERS UP 
Named 1st RU was Danica Joy Mahumot, 21 years old and 2nd RU was Joyce Beltran, 21 years old. 

SPECIAL AWARDS
For embodying the spirit of kindness & camaraderie and for her outstanding beauty & grace, 20 year old Gea Gabaisen was selected as Miss Tanduay by the popular party drink's sales & marketing team led by Tanduay Marketing Officer JR Infante and facilitated by Richard Duldulao. 

Voted by netizens as Darling of Social Media was 23 year old Perlie Jeverola. 

The competition was organized by Alona Land Property & Development Corp., in cooperation with Casi Verde Bed & Breakfast and Tanduay. 

It aims to select a winner who can promote a healthy & fit lifestyle among young Boholanos. 

Fire Dance Performances 
The contestants competed in three areas of judging; Resort Wear, One Piece Swimwear and Bikini. 

They were judged for beauty of the face, figure & legs and charm & personality. 

Winners with the judges & Alona Land Property & Development Corp's Ariel Gabuya & Alma Gabuya- Maguigad
BOARD OF JUDGES

Members of the board of judges were Deo Guden top event styling guru

Ms. Chan Schreurs Wallace, event coordinator & president of Bohol Event Suppliers PH (bes.ph), Bohol's biggest aggrupation of event planners and suppliers 

and Prince Paul Ranara, the other half of the creative duo behind Rose Paul Silhouette, a top fashion house in Bohol.

SPONSORS

Thanks to Alona Land Property & Development Corp. thru its CEO Ariel Labaya Gabuya and COO Ana Stella Marris Gabuya Maguigad., 

Tanduay

Panglao Mayor Leonila Paredes Montero and Hon. Aya Montero-Caindec, 

Lost Horizon Bohol

Persona Mesa Restaurant, Bohol's premier modern Filipino Asian cuisine

Dr. Armi Judy Apalisok Piollo of Dr. Piollo Aesthetics, Cosmetic and Wellness Center located at the 3rd floor of Tagbilaran Community Hospital

Umaya Japanese Restaurant 

JRex Styling by Dr. Events of Deo Guden and Rhex Pojas. 

Special mention to the talent handlers Ms. Dona Buslon of Dona Buslon Productions and Model Agency and Ms. Kim Roger Ryan Magtagad and Ms. Leah Scarnet Lailette Geulen- Boiser.

Pageant choreographer: Jhay Angelia

Dona Buslon with her talents