Miss Silka Philippines 2014 Is Miss Palawan

It was a highly anticipated Miss Silka Philippines 2014 as far as Your Blogger and many Boholanos are concerned. You see, a heavy media onslaught was unleashed for Silka & its pageant by the Bohol- based event organizers.

BOHOL'S BET 

Proof of the pudding? Our very own Marian Grace Bantol Malubay garnered 10,000 Likes in a matter of hours as Bohol responded to her call for support. 

She would have won the award as she had a comfortable lead over the next- ranked candidate going into the last seconds before the deadline of 12 midnight November 8. (We based it on the original guidelines sent by the organizers regarding the duration of the voting: From 12 noon of December 7 and ends at 12 midnight November 8.) 

Apparently, there was a last- minute extension of the deadline that was extended to 12 noon of November 9 and extended again to 3 pm of the same day.

Even the name of the award kept changing too. From Miss Popularity to People’s Choice to Social Media Favorite.

SILKY SMOOTH STUNNER

Kathreen Grace Ahorro  from faraway Puerto Princesa, Palawan was named Miss Silka Philippines 2014. 

Her court included 1^st RU Miss Cebu, 2^nd RU Miss Zambales & 3^rd RU Miss Quezon.

Beauties from Bacolod, Pangasinan,   Pampanga, Cavite, Bulacan & Metro Manila rounded out the Top Ten.

None of the girls from Mindanao including the two standouts from Davao advanced to the Top Ten.

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An early favorite was Miss Quezon who snagged the Best in Casual Wear & Best in Swimwear awards but faltered a bit in the Q & A

Miss Bicolandia who earlier was named Miss Talent didn’t make the next round.

The composition of the Top Ten and eventual results made me realize that the pageant was on the lookout for a girl who was already white as their brand ambassador. This is not the pageant for the morena girls who became fairer after using the products.

 Bohol and the other provinces should now be on the lookout for the prototype that they are searching for.

Don’t worry Marian for you did a splendid job. We believed we sent the right girl but as in any contest, there would be other girls who simply stand out. Marian is destined for other things. She may not have made it but she won the hearts of many.  

Photographer : • Joselito Caleon's Photos / Fabmanilaph

With Edmund Chua & Alberto Yu

Marian in The Evening Gown Competition

Here's Marian Grace Malubay of Bohol in the Evening Gown Competition of Miss Silka Philippines 2014. She is wearing the creation of top designer Mikee Andrei

Live Blog: Miss Silka Philippines Swimsuit Competition

Here are the highlights of Miss Bohol's Swimsuit Competition Presentation: Swimsuits by Mikee Andrei of fashion Institute of the Philippines.

Marian is one of the audience favorites based on applause & audience reaction. She displayed class and elegance in the Swimsuit Competition

The Top Ten will be chosen from among the 27 girls in a bit

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Evening Gown Competition

Live Blog for Miss Silka Philippines 2014

Here's the live blog for Miss Silka Philippines 2014: Gandang Pilipinas, Kutis Alagang Silka happening right now at the Market Market Activity Center, The Fort, Taguig City.

Top fashion designer Mikee Andrei of Fashion Institute of the Philippines is dressing up the candidates in the casual wear and swimsuit segments

Marian Grace Malubay in her casual wear by Mikee Andrei!

Pageant Emcees are Piolo Pascual & Gretchen Ho

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 Swimsuit Competition 

Miss Silka Philippines 2014 Chosen Tonight

 Photo Credit: Mikee Andrei 

Twenty seven lovely girls from all over the country including Bohol's very own Marian Grace Malubay  are vying for the title of Miss Silka Philippines 2014: Gandang Pilipinas, Kutis Alagang Silka tonight, November 9 at the Market Market Activity Center, The Fort, Taguig City. 

The lucky girl who gets the nod of the panel of judges wins P125,000 cash, Silka gift packs, endorsement deals & P100,000 cash donation for her chosen charity.

Bohol’s bet is fourth from left 

The pageant will be highlighted by the parade of the ladies in swimsuits and evening gowns created by the Fashion Institute of the Philippines .

Hosting the pageant are actor Piolo Pascual & entertainer Gretchen Ho. To serenade the girls is balladeer Richard Poon. Among the members of the board of judges are actress Maricar Reyes & Cornerstone Entertainment’s president & managing director Erickson Raymundo.

Miss Silka Philippines 2014 is brought to you Cosmetique Asia Corporation, makers of Silka skin care products & Cornerstone Events

Event Presenters are Imperial Palace Suites, Datamex, Fashion Institute of the Philippines, Plaza Ibarra, Today’s Water, Market Market & Ayala Malls

Marian & Her Miss Talent Presentation

November 5, 2014. It was the eve of Marian Grace Malubay’s first ever trip outside Bohol. Mind you, it’s no ordinary trip. It was to be the culmination of a three- month journey towards the Miss Silka Philippines 2014 crown. 

That evening at the Araoarao- Gabin residence, we had a last- minute critiquing & coaching for Marian’s Miss Silka Philippines’ talent presentation. She was to present a Singkilan dance number, a modified royal dance of the Maranaws from Mindanao.

Marian Grace Malubay with Ma'am Wincie & Fiel Angeli

The said dance solo would be perfect to showcase the natural grace and elegance of Marian who was a former HNU Diwanag Dance Theatre & Cultural Troupe aspirant. Anthony Perigo, a former Diwanag member had been her dance coach for the past few days prior to the last- minute critiquing.  

We (meaning Marian, her make up artist Jean Bulasa & Your Blogger) were in awe the moment we stepped inside Fiel’s abode. Marian was in for a serious session with no less than the legendary Wincie Espejo Araoarao, founder of the famed Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe of Bohol National High School (BNHS) now DCPNHS. 

On the other hand, Fiel Angeli, Maam Wincie’s daughter and a friend of mine is always sought out by most if not all pageant contenders especially those who compete in regional and national level competitions. We braced ourselves as we were about to meet the formidable duo.

You see, Fiel is a Miss Tagbilaran titleholder and perennial winner & coach of many Miss Talent winners. She won the Miss Talent award during her Miss Tagbilaran 1987 stint with her unforgettable Binasuan folk dance presentation. 

Both mother and daughter even lend dresses, shoes & accessories to pageant girls who need them and Marian was no exception. In between, Marian was coached on poise, how to handle the Q & A and being constantly reminded to be herself. 

Marian with Your Blogger

Fiel's hubby Jerome Gabin and son Renji join us
in a keepsake of the coaching session

Anyway, it was an enriching learning experience.  Marian acknowledged that she benefitted immensely from that brief session. To Maam Wincie and Fiel Angeli, our most sincere thanks!

Marian is Miss Talent- ready!

MISS SILKA BOHOL ALSO SAYS THANK YOU TO: 

We would also like to thank EJ Relampagos, top Boholano designer for lending Bohol’s bet with some cocktail dresses.

Our most sincere thanks to the DermDoc tandem of Boholano dermatologists Dr. Joyce Castillo & Dr. James Sombrio for taking care of the dermatologic needs & skin care regimen of Marian Malubay

Photo Credits: 

Jean Bulasa

Fiel Angeli Araoarao Gabin