Little Miss BQ Mall 2019 Is Now Officially Launched!

Congratulations to Alhiexa Madelo of Garcia- Hernandez, Bohol after besting two other talented & charming young girls in the Little Miss BQ Mall monthly finals for January. Ms. Madelo has now gotten a spot for the grand finals scheduled this December.

Alhiexa is first monthly winner to vie in the grand finals

PERSONALITY & TALENT SEARCH A jampacked crowd of supporters and mallgoers witnessed the first of a series of monthly eliminations among five to 10 year old qualified girls competed in casual wear, talent & evening gown competitions & Q & A and earn the right to compete in the grand finals where cash, gift certificates and the opportunity to become the mall’s next image model are at stake.

Mr. Gatal & Ms. Yamada presents sash & cash prize to winner

RUNNERS UP Named as runners up in the personality & talent search were Kaye Tumanda (Wildcard) and Rachelle Apat. 

Seasoned emcee Grace Revita Amora with the girls during the Q &A

Ms. Charm Dy Dabalos BQ Mall Marketing & PR officer shared that the talent search has been organized not only to provide a wholesome venue for young qualified girls to develop & enhance their personalities but also to launch a search to discover new talents & fresh faces. 

AUDITIONS facing a big crowd actually helps young kids to overcome their shyness

 Young hopefuls watch with excitement & curiosity

this is where friendships are forged & people skills are developed

parents are the best when it comes to support & cheers

PANEL OF JURORS. Given the crucial task of choosing the most deserving winners for one of Bohol’s biggest talent & personality searches are Your Roving Eye, style icon Marjoe Yamada of Persona Mesa fine dining restaurant & Cherimae Pino, Miss BQ Mall 2018 

JURORS. Ms. Cherimae Pino, Mr. Raul gatal & Ms. Marjoe Yamada

Don't miss the next monthly finals slated at the BQ Mall Atrium!

Mister & Miss BQ Mall 2018 Highlights

It was a jampacked Mister & Miss BQ Mall 2018 Grand Coronation held at BQ Mall’s Atrium yesterday. Your Roving Eye, along with dashing pilot Abdul Wallace & reigning Miss Bohol 2018 Raclaire Trigo, was given the daunting task of selecting the winning pair who would reign for a year as the mall’s image models and as goodwill ambassadors. 

Last year’s winners Joe Neil Quiamco & Perlie Jeverola flank the 2018 winning pair

L-R: 2^nd RU Jaymar, Best in Gown Sheila, 2^nd RU Mercedes, 

Mr & Ms BQ Mall 2018, 1^st RU Denissa & 2^nd RU Edbert

The pageant is the glamorous highlight of BQ Mall’s 15^th year anniversary celebration. It was an entertaining & fast- paced production that combined topnotch styling, computer graphics & amazing light & sound system complete with a LED wall setup. Top female event host Grace Revita Amora did a great job in making the pageant more exciting and entertaining. 

Christmas & anniversary sale at BQ Mall!

the top finalists before the announcement of winners

Mallgoers witnessed the grand finale of Mr. & Ms. BQ Mall 2018

TAWAG NG TANGHALAN FAME. Boholanos Jun Carlo Coscos &

Floryn Vergara dazzle the crowd with their vocal styling 

JUDGES: Raclaire Trigo, Abdul Wallace & Raul Gatal

the top three in exquisite gowns by designer Kim Villamor

  Your Blogger with 1^st RU Denissa Owen

Event host Grace Revita Amora

Your Roving Eye with top hair & make up artist Princess & outgoing queen Perlie 

Technical crew behind the ligh, visual effectst & sound system

Pageant finale was staged at BQ Mall’s Atrium 

After the male and female candidates competed in the swimwear, onstage interviews and formal evening wear, the top three scorers from the male and female categories advanced to the final Q & A that would help determine the winning pair.

MEET THE WINNERS

MALE CATEGORY. King Brillo Alo lived up to the majesty & regal air of his name as he was crowned Mister BQ Mall 2018. He also scooped the Best in Formal Wear, Mr. Photogenic, Mr. Congeniality & Mr. IO Eco Beauty Shop. 1^st RU was Edbert Kenn Duhaylungsod who also won Best in Swimwear. 2^nd RU was Jaymar Buday who also won Mr. Social Media & Best in Interview. Maynard Bungabong was named Best in Production Number & Mr. Talent.

FEMALE CATEGORY. Cherimae Pino of Ubay was crowned Miss BQ Mall 2018. She was also named Best in Swimwear & Best in Interview. 1^st RU was Denissa Lorelle Owen who also won Miss Photogenic, Miss Congeniality, Miss Social Media & Miss Talent. 2^nd RU was Ma. Mercedes Cutanda who also won Best in Production Number & Miss IO Eco Beauty Shop. Shiela Salmasan was named Best in Evening Gown.
COMPLETE LIST OF SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS

SPECIAL THANKS: Pageant Emcee Grace Revita Amora, Pageant Chair Ms. Ebone C. Ong, Organizer Charmie Dy Dabalos with assistance from JB Perenio, Pageant Director Tamara Lobregat & Kim Villamor for the production number outfits, swimwear, gowns & formal suits,  

KOKO Bohol, a truly authentic Japanese cuisine restaurant is now open!

 Going loco for KoKo   

Once in a while, an intense craving or hankering for Japanese food hits us especially at the onset of the dark & dreary rainy season only to be disappointed either with the taste and preparation. 

You see, capturing & perfecting the preciseness of the aroma and flavor of the inimitable Japanese cuisine takes absolute devotion & meticulous attention to details in the preparation.

So imagine the absolute delight and elation of Japanese food lovers when KoKo Restaurant, Bohol’s first authentic Japanese restaurant finally opened yesterday. 

Fr. Martin Lupiba, City Administrator Edi Borja, RG Ong, Councilor Dodong Gonzaga & Ebone Ong  

Just two nights before the grand opening, there was a soft opening & blessing attended by close family, friends & acquaintances of RG Ong & Ebone Ong, the attractive power couple behind the new restaurant. 

RG Ong & Ebone Ong, Your Roving Eye, Miss Silka Bohol 2017 Sheena Licong & LJ Lumayag

Koko, in Japanese, means “here” or “this place”. It is truly a place where eating is regarded as a holistic experience with food to be savored and enjoyed in the company of family & friends. A most welcome addition, I might say, to Tagbilaran’s vibrant & upscale dining places.

A very successful opening with satisfied guests 

The widest array of Japanese gustatory delights

During the soft opening last Friday night, guests including Your Roving Eye raved over their Koko Ramen. The secret is in the broth made from boiling pork bones over high heat for many hours that could stretch to two to three days which gives the broth its heavenly pork flavor & simmered to a consistent thickness. Their ramen is served in generous heaps and comes in three different offerings. 

BOWL OF KOKO RAMEN: A delightful & satisfying experience

From sushi & sashimi to their ramen, from appetizers & starters to the main entrees, KoKo Restaurant has a wide selection of Japanese cuisine to choose from.

THREE OF MY FAVES: Sushi Platter, Chicken Karaage & Sashimi

Located at the 5F of BQ Mall, the restaurant is very welcoming with bright & cheery interiors. The ambiance is cozy and inviting and you would be delighted with the courteous & attentive service crew. 

Miss Silka Bohol 2017 is On!

Exactly a week ago, K & N Productions, the organizers of Miss Silka Bohol 2017 gathered all the girls who were selected as official candidates after three days of rigid screenings at ICM and BQ Mall.  

Four of the Miss Silka Bohol 2017 official candidates

Along with their handlers/ parents/ guardians, the girls were required to attend an Orientation & Briefing held at the 5th Level of BQ Mall regarding the rules governing the contest. The organizers led by also addressed the queries and clarifications asked by the girls regarding the criteria, event dates and schedules, prizes and other details.

LJ Lumayag of K & N Productions assists the girls with 

the agreement signing

Your Roving Eye poses for a selfie with Shaznay & Jessa

  Kaorie flashes a cool sign

  Jay Christine helps a fellow candidate with her lashes

Right after the agreement signing, the girls plunged head- on with The Official Glamshot Photo Shoot, their first important pageant- related activity as they embark on their Miss Silka Bohol 2017 journey. 

With “Luxury of Ease” as the theme, the girls had their close ups with official photographer Ghen Lumayag under the creative direction & styling of Michael Ryan Tago.

Mike & Ghen coach one of the girls on proper posing

Tomorrow, September 17, Miss Silka Bohol 2017 Search will be launched with the following activities:

10:00 am              Citywide FORD Motorcade        

10:30 am              KISS 102.3 FM Radio Station Visit

4:00 pm               ICM Press & Public Presentation

Miss Silka Bohol 2017 Schedule of Major Activities:

September 23, Saturday              Talent Competition                        ICM Mall

September 30, Saturday              Swimwear Competition               BQ Mall

October 14, Saturday                     Grand Coronation Night              ICM Mall

See you all with your support for the ladies throughout their journey.  

Judging the Miss Silka Bohol 2014

Prior to the Swimsuit Competition, there was a briefing for the judges with regards to the criteria and what Miss Silka Philippines 2014 is looking for in a particular winner. 

I always looked forward to chatting with Mellanie Angelina Wallace whose family owns The Buzz & Bohol Bee Farm and Dr. Joyce Castillo, top Boholana dermatologist from Makati Medical Center because they have always been two of the most amazing and most accomplished young Boholanas that I have ever met. 

We started the briefing when we were advised that the third judge Paolo Rigotti had just left another engagement which extended quite a bit.  

 The judges were constantly reminded to be on the look out for the girls who they think would stand out in the national finals.

Joining us for the briefing was Mares Castillo, CPA who represented D.B. Ebojo & Associates, CPA, the pageant’s official accounting firm

The briefing was done at the Gelateria Milano, located at Level Five of BQ Mall right in the heart of Tagbilaran City. Incidentally, Paolo Rigotti, one of the Swimsuit Competition judges, is the owner of Bohol’s first & only gelateria.

Photo Credits:

TJ Medrana

Ruben Tasic

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