2013 Miss Bohol Sandugo Dethronement Issue

The news that reigning 2013 Miss Bohol Sandugo Brigitte Burato of Alicia would be dethroned rocked the pageant world in Bohol recently

Brigitte who placed her hometown Alicia in the Miss Bohol history books almost got stripped of her title as well as the forfeiture of the prize package

It all stemmed from her supposed participation in last August 2's Miss Silka Bohol Pageant right after she had won the Miss Bohol Sandugo title

It turned out that Ms Burato was not aware that a Miss Bohol Sandugo titleholder cannot join another pageant during her year of reign

After Brigitte decided to forego of her Miss Silka Bohol journey, the dethronement issue became moot and academic 

ALICIA'S FIRST

Click for the story: Miss Alicia Is Miss Bohol Sandugo 2013 

FIRST ALICIAHANON TO WIN MISS BOHOL SANDUGO CROWN

Brigitte's Miss Bohol Sandugo triumph was a cause for celebration in her hometown especially that it came right before the town celebrated its fiesta. 

Although Brigitte is the first Aliciahanon to win the Miss Bohol title, there have been a handful of Aliciahanon beauties who had placed in Bohol's most prestigious beauty pageant

Among them:

Mary Jane Eurlings almost won the crown when she placed 1st Runner Up in the 1999 edition of the pageant

1999 Miss Bohol Sandugo Top Five: 
Jane Eurlings of Alicia is 2nd from right

2002 Miss Alicia: Melanie Sadia

Melanie Sadia, a vivacious and lissome teenager was pegged by pageant fans and spectators alike as most likely to win the crown back in 2002.

During the early round of the competition, she was selected by the panel of judges as Best in Swimsuit and Best in Evening Gown, two very important special awards in the pageant. 

Alas, her interview during the crucial Q & A wasn't quite what was expected so her quest for the title ended at the Top Seven Semifinal Round

There was another Miss Alicia by the name of Baby Bersaluna who was already an English teacher when she placed 4th Runner Up to Tiffany Yap of Jagna in the 1990 Miss Bohol Pageant.  

LESSON LEARNED:

To avoid a repetition of another dethronement issue, the Bohol Sandugo Foundation, Inc should establish a foundation for the Miss Bohol Sandugo Pageant in order for the winners to have a more relevant and more memorable reign

Furthermore, assuming that there is a written agreement between pageant organizers & the winners, iron- clad provisions and clauses should be added in the contract  to ensure that both parties will be guided and informed of their roles and responsibilities

A verbal reminder is not enough. It isn't even binding and would not hold water as far as legalities in the court of law is concerned. 

2013 MISS BOHOL SANDUGO SPEAKS UP

Brigitte Burato released the following statement in order to clear the air of speculations regarding the dethronement issue:

Hi Everyone! I would just like to tell all of you that I was not dethroned as Miss Bohol Sandugo 2013. 

I backed out as a candidate for Ms. Silka Bohol 2013 after I learned that I am not allowed to join any pageants while I am the reigning Ms. Bohol Sandugo 2013. 

The issue has already been resolved. I am hoping that this will end all the speculations. Let us all maintain positive vibes. 

Thanks to all Boholanos who have all been supportive since day one. 

I am truly grateful after seeing all the concerned comments and reactions, it all made me happy that there are many people that care. 

God Bless and again Daghang Salamat Bohol!

My dear blog readers, what do you think of this issue? 

Can you share your thoughts in the comment box below? I would like to hear from you

Photo Credits: 

Ric Obedencio
Chrismael Caldo

Why Brigitte is Miss Bohol Sandugo 2013

 Brigitte is Miss Bohol Sandugo 2013

Although this blogger and many others had picked her as one of the strongest contenders and was expected to place in the recently- concluded Miss Bohol Sandugo 2013 Pageant, a lot of pageant watchers and fans were taken by surprise when she won Bohol’s most prestigious beauty pageant title  

BOHOLANA BEAUTY

Brigette had competed in quite a number of beauty pageants.

Of course, there were frustrations and disappointments but most of the time, she emerged as winner or runner up and had collected beauty titles 

BRIGITTE IS NO BIMBO

During the Miss SBE-USC Search

Brigitte has another thing going for her. She also excels in her academics. 

In fact, has been a consistent # 1 in the Dean’s List of the School of Business & Economics at the University of San Carlos, Cebu City where she is also the reigning 2013 Miss SBE- University of San Carlos

Now that is a solid testament of her determination, drive and discipline to excel in the fields that she has forayed in

Importantly and without hesitation, she can rightfully claim to be a role model for other students to look up to  

BRUSH WITH BASHERS

 Miss Bohol Sandugo 2013 Parade of Festival Costumes

Being picked as Miss Bohol Sandugo 2013 from a competitive batch of candidates naturally has thrust her into the spotlight. 

The public scrutiny and the intense media glare has been quite overwhelming. 

She has her share of admirers as well as critics and bashers who have maligned and unfairly judged her

That is to be expected especially in Bohol where pageants are regularly staged and where beauty pageant queens are adored by many and placed on a pedestal

2013 Miss Bohol Sandugo 

BREEDING

Brigitte has remarkably shown a lot of class and restraint as far as handling her critics and addressing the issues raised against her Miss Bohol Sandugo triumph.

By not reacting to them at all, she has shown her magnanimity as a victor and has proven to everyone that she can roll with the punches and that she can take care of herself

Bravo for showing a high level of maturity beyond her years and for proving that she has been brought up well and has realized early on that she cannot please everyone

BE ALL & END ALL

Admittedly, Brigitte who represented the Municipality of Alicia in this year’s edition of Miss Bohol Sandugo was not the most facially beautiful nor was she among the tallest girls from the Batch of 2013

But on pageant night and when it mattered the most , she unleashed her pageant arsenal of wit, poise and charm. You just can’t ignore her commanding stage presence.  

She showed them that she had the personality and aura of a queen. Her confidence and self- assuredness showed in her graceful strides and very fluid movements onstage.

She has mastered the art of looking unrehearsed and being spontaneous and that is a refreshing change from girls who are so stiff and rigid onstage (a result from rehearsing & coaching overload) 

She came across as very relaxed and looked like she was actually enjoying the whole pageant experience.

Her winsome and captivating smile just lit up the entire stage and helped her stand out. 

  

The  Art of Making It 
Look Effortlessly Easy

So how did she end up stealing the thunder from the frontrunners and the early pageant favorites?

I am one of those who believe that beauty queens are made not born. 

Brigitte didn’t just wake up one day and decided to enter the pageant and win it all. 

Her recent victory was the result of hard work and sacrifices. 

The previous pageants that she entered before were all learning experiences for her. 

The good student that she is, she studied them well and soaked up everything.  

BATTLE- READY

By the time she was onstage with 17 other Boholanas and competing for the Miss Bohol Sandugo crown, she was already a polished candidate who knew how to downplay her weaknesses and knew how to highlight her strengths.  

Controversial gown choice

Even her choice of evening gown was a brilliant pageant maneuver that had everybody talking days after the pageant. 

Here's the link: The Controversial Gown

In the end, she parlayed her competitive edge into a Miss Bohol Sandugo victory

MY HUMBLE TAKE

disbelief after being named 

Miss Bohol Sandugo 2013

It is always inevitable that people talk after a new pageant queen is crowned. 

You see, Beauty is relative and how a candidate handles the final interview is very subjective and therefore dependent on the tastes and preferences of the judging panel.

Destiny, Timing and Luck play important roles in winning a beauty title.

The stars had aligned that night for Brigitte who was destined to place her hometown Alicia in the Miss Bohol Sandugo limelight

Let Brigitte savor her victory and join me as we wish her

"Long May You Reign, Brigitte!"

Photo Credits:

Chrismael Caldo

Ric Obedencio

Miss Bohol Sandugo 2013 Parade of Festival Costumes

PARADE OF FESTIVAL COSTUMES

This has got to be the most spectacular edition of the annual Miss Bohol Sandugo Pageant . 

It was a kaleidoscope and a riot of colors and a cacophony of live rhythmic beat from the Pentagon Drum & Bugle Corps during the traditional Parade of Festival Costumes and Introduction of Candidates

The reigning queen Idy Casenas Cagas was simply a queen to behold as she opened up the segment with some lifts and turns from her back up dancers

The screams got louder when the 18 candidates from all parts of Bohol came out garbed in the festival and traditional costumes 

Here are the Opening Salvo Highlights:

 Miss Baclayon

Miss Guindulman

 Miss Sierra Bullones

Miss Corella

 Miss Royal Business Club

 Miss Panglao

 Miss Talibon

 Miss Alicia

 Miss Bohol Island State University

 Miss Dauis

Photo Credits: Chrismael Caldo

Controversial Gown of Miss Bohol Sandugo 2013

A collective gasp and then a momentary silence greeted the entrance of Miss Alicia during the Evening Gown Competition of  the 2013 Miss Bohol Sandugo Pageant

You see, she wore one of the newest trends in evening gown design.

The so- called " Flash Your Knickers or Grandma's Panties"  gown is designed like a leotard wrapped with a skirt overlay.

2013 Miss Bohol Complete Coverage

Lara Quigaman started the trend


  

2005 Miss International Precious Lara Quigaman started the trend in 2011 when she hosted the Bb Pilipinas Pageant that year wearing a Michael Cinco gown that was later copied around the world

 2012 Miss Universe Evening Gown Competition Video

Miss Mexico, Miss Russia and even our very own Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon wore similarly- designed gowns in the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant. 

 Part One: Are You All Ready?

 Part Two:  Want to See It All? 

Part  Three: Love My Panties? want to see More? 

MISS NORTH CAROLINA

During the 2013 Miss North Carolina wore a similar gown too . Too bad that her very awkward presentation skills made her look trashy and most probably the reason why she didn't advance to the Top Five 

 Miss Colombia's very busy gown in the 2011 Miss Universe Pageant

MISS ALICIA'S EVENING GOWN PRESENTATION

Back to Miss Alicia's gown. The crowd reaction was expected for Bohol, in general, is very modest and conservative when it comes to dressing up

 THE RIGHT WAY TO CAP THE PRESENTATION: Hands On Waist Pose

Personally, I am among the undecided as to what I think of the gown.

It was Miss Alicia's classy and very confident way of carrying the gown that saved it from being a fashion faux pas. She was such a diva onstage and she just lit up the entire stage with her beaming smile.

Lucky her that the judges looked beyond the gown and went for the presentation and overall impression.

How about you my dear blog readers? Can you share your opinions?

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Thank you

Photo Credits:

Ric Obedencio for Miss Alicia's Gown Photos