Miss Bohol 2024 is from Garcia- Hernandez

Cayle Tentativa is Miss Bohol 2024

Carl Joellie Tejano Tentativa of Garcia- Hernandez was crowned Miss Bohol 2024 in glittering ceremonies held at the jampacked Bohol Wisdom School Gym on Friday, July 12. 

The 23- year old RP & New York, USA licensed nurse was crowned by outgoing Miss Bohol 2023 Kyra Hopkins, Miss Bohol Honorary Chair Cong. Maria Vanessa Aumentado, Miss Philippines Earth 2024 Irha Mel Alfeche, Miss Bohol Co- Chair Ana Loinda Saluan and SK Bohol Pres. Lawrence Ancla . 

The newly- crowned Miss Bohol 2024, daughter of Garcia- Hernandez Municipal Councilor Hon. Carol Tejano was also named 2024 Miss JCI Philippines Bohol and Best in Interview after topping the closed- door panel interview with the judges earlier during the day.

Cayle, as she's called by friends & family also placed second to Miss Tagbilaran City for the Darling of the Press special award during the Press Presentation which officially kicked off the Miss Bohol 2024 edition.

In her three appearances

During the final Q & A, the top five were asked the same question “ If crowned Miss Bohol 2024, how would you encourage local communities to actively participate in the conservation efforts of Bohol as a global geopark for the benefit of future Boholano questions?”

Ms. Tentativa’s response “ I'm gonna convince the community tonight, right here, right now in the Miss Bohol stage that the designation of Geopark is very telling of the undeniable beauty of Bohol and the rich culture of the Boholanos so let's all be committed because this is us, this is our culture and we should be proud so that we can all be aware and unanimous in showing the world the beauty of Bohol and ensuring the preservation for the next generation and for the rest of the world to enjoy. Daghang salamat"

RUNNERS UP & SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS. Rounding out the winners’ circle were Flaviona Joaquin of Tagbilaran City 1^st RU, Best in Evening Gown and Darling of the Press, Angel Ann Calimbayan of Dauis 2^nd RU.

Mariel Dianne Ybañez of Tubigon 3^rd RU and Miss Congeniality & Miss Photogenic and Jacel Joy Argawanon of Pilar 4^th RU and Best in Swimsuit. Miss Jagna Elah Merari Lagrido was named Best in Production Number.

L-R: 4th RU, 2nd RU, Miss Bohol, 2nd RU, 4th RU

All the 16 candidates competed in the swimsuit and evening gown competitions before the top five finalists were revealed.  

PANEL OF JUDGES. Miss Philippines Earth 2024 Irha Mel Alfeche chaired the panel of judges that included Miss Bohol 2005 & Bb Pilipinas – World 2006 Anna Maris Igpit- Taylor, Reyna ng Aliwan Philippines 2024 Mia Tamayo, Bragais Shoes Executive Ezequiel Quezada, TV host & football player Marcus Paterson, singer/ actress Kyline Alcantara and top fashion designer Dennis Lustico.

PAGEANT’S HISTORIC FIRSTS. The delegation from Garcia Hernandez led by Mayor Jess Baja & First Lady Mau Baja erupted into thunderous applause and screams when their candidate was named Miss Bohol as it was a historic first Miss Bohol win for the municipality of Garcia- Hernandez.

Had Flaviona Joaquin won, it would have been a fourth successive win for the City of Tagbilaran. To date, the Municipality of Jagna still holds the record for three consecutive Miss Bohol wins achieved by Tiffany Yap 1990, Recelle Adlaon 1991 and Celevel Ranoco 1992. 

Tagbilaran City has won in three successive editions Raclaire Trigo 2018, Celina Villoceno 2019 and Kyra Hopkins 2023.

Boholana Costume Winners

The 2024 edition also marked the first time for a major Miss Bohol pre- pageant event to be held outside Tagbilaran City when the Boholana Iconic Costume Competition was staged at the impressive Jagna Cultural Center last July 7. Garcia Hernandez wore the grand prize winning design of designer Charlow Arbasto and Best Film for Maxigne Delusa

Miss Bohol Honorary Chair
Cong. Vanessa Aumentado

Pageant hosts were Miss Bohol 2017 Pauline Amelincx & Clyde Dy while Kapuso star & singer Paul Salas serenaded the girls. 

Pageant direction by Eme Pinos and Creatives & Visuals by Rolly Icban