Christine B. Gatal Is Reyna Elena 2021

It has been a long long time since I got involved at a Santacruzan activity here in Bohol, my home province. We got excited in the family when a niece, Christine B. Gatal came first in the search for the Reyna Elena. That meant finding the most exquisite and most fabulous gowns to wear for her coronation and procession aboard her own float adorned with flowers.

Reyna Elena 2021 is Christine Gatal

She needed two gowns for her two- day appearances that included a floral offering for Blessed Virgin Mary at the parish church in Ilihan, Ubay, her coronation as Reyna Elena at the San Vicente Ferrer Parish Church and followed by a procession along the main thoroughfares in their parish. For her first appearance, she wore a modern Filipiniana gown in shimmery blue created by Aileen Pasagad Couture.

Aileen Pasagad Couture gown

For her coronation as Reyna Elena, she wore an exquisite Rose Paul Silhouette creation. The stylized Filipiniana gown in white featured an embellished & intricately designed bodice encrusted with crystals and beads and cinched at the waist. Adding a dramatic detail to the see- through back are the perfectly aligned pearl buttons. The voluminous skirt supported by a petticoat completes the elegance and majestic splendor of the gown.

Rose Paul Silhouette gown details

Christine Gatal: Reyna Elena 2021

Ilihan, Ubay’s representative Christine Gatal, a 16 year old Grade 9 student at one of the private schools in Tagbilaran City was crowned by Rev. Fr. Epifanio Gupita, the parish priest, as Reyna Elena in a simple but meaningful ceremony.  

The Reyna Elena takes her crowning walk

The Confraternity of Our Lady of Lourdes led by Apple Marie Felisilda had been spearheading the annual Santacruzan fundraiser in Ubay before it was cancelled last year due to the pandemic that struck the world last year.

with sister Shiela & cousin Flint

Twelve out of 44 baranggays in Ubay that belonged to the San Vicente Ferrer Parish sent close to a hundred representatives.

The annual search for Reyna Elena and the Santacruzan festivities resumed this year amidst stricter safety & health protocols.  Proceeds will be for the completion of the sacristy of Sr. San Vicente Ferrer Parish Church.

Bohol Designers Circle Fashion Event on December 21

Witness the interplay of light & dark, the vibrance & boldness of colors, the intricacy of the finest craftsmanship in timeless classics, whimsical wearables and flashes of fashion forecast in Bohol’s most glamorous fashion event on December 21, 2019, 8PM at The Bohol Cultural Center in Tagbilaran City. 

Most glitzy event of the year

Aptly named EXODUS, the year- ender fashion gala will highlight the masterpieces of 12 of Bohol’s top fashion designers as modelled by gorgeous beauty queens, fabulous fashionistas, campus heartthrobs and popular athletes in a fast- paced runway show. 

Bohol Designers Circle, the collective name of the group is headed by Kim Villamor and composed of Bebie Tagoctoc, Aileen Sendrijas Pasagad, La’doi Aquino, Nikki Simporios, Christian Bustrillos, Ryan Sadudaquil, Christian Relator, EJ Relampagos, Charlow Arbasto and the duo of Rose Paul Silhouette. 

BDC members are all smiles for fashion shoot

Proceeds beneficiary are fellow Boholanos in iSuppor+ HIV Advocates.

GOLD SPONSORS.

Shanon Pamaong of Fashion Institute of the Philippines

IO Eco Beauty Shop

YOWEV

My Madamme Productions.

SILVER SPONSORS.

RC Lucky Graphics.

Kew Hotel.

H&F Department Store.

Carol's Charm.

717 Cesar Place.

JRV Construction and Supply.

OQ Construction and Supply.

Ashira Properties.

Boffo Resort.

French Pearson.

Jan Wendell Lim.

Maricel Tirol 

BRONZE SPONSORS

Labb Construction.

The Buzz.

Mayor Marietta Tocmo Sumaylo.

Ystillo Salon.

Autotec.

Dr. Maria Flores Vaño-Adiong.

JBI Gamefarm.

Duchess Salon & Spa.

DU EK SAM.

VL Garden Suites.

Jenny Jane and Jenny Jeanette Yu.

Lalai Omac.

MEDIA PARTNER.

The Bohol Chronicle

Tickets at P1000, P500 P200 P50  

For inquiries contact BDC Secretariat at 0910-1244-637

Jesseth Nez Sendrijas Pasagad Turns 18

Jesseth Nez Sendrijas Pasagad who turns 18 a few weeks from now is the daughter of Zosimo & Aileen Pasagad of Bilar, Bohol.

Nez or Zen, as she is affectionately called, will have a formal coming out party at one of the posh resorts in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

She is not your ordinary girl. She finished high school last year with high honors from Tagbilaran City Science High School. This June, she will be in her sophomore year at the Palawan State University where she is taking up BS Petroleum Engineering.

The epitome of beauty & brains, she was also the representative of the Municipality of Bilar in the province- wide search for 2012 Miss Teen Bohol. She emerged 1^st Runner Up and was declared Miss Talent in the same pageant

Her debut will have “Enchantment” as her theme

This is the first of a series for the pre- debut shoot that we did for the debutante last May 7, 2014

We had the Bilar Man- made Forest as the locale for this particular set of photos

Creative Team Behind the Shoot:

K & N PRODUCTIONS

Ghen Lumayag Photography

Your Blogger with the debutante in between breaks

Photographers              : Ghen Lumayag & Virna Avergonzado

HMUA                         : Lister Dela Cruz

Dresses                          : ZEN Trendy Gowns and Dresses by Mama Aileen

Accessories                   : Ma'am Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao-Gabin

Creative Direction        : Sir Raul Phillip Orimaco Gatal 

 With promising hair & make up artist, Lister Dela Cruz

I swear, he is that good!

IT’S A WRAP! The whole team & Zen’s family whoop it up!

Special Thanks:

Sir Butch Bernas 

Papa Zpimokerz Pasagad