Battle for Road Supremacy in 2022 Cross Bohol 600 from July 29 to 31!

Bohol welcomes more than 300 cyclists from all over the Philippines for the Cross Bohol 600, a major cycling event that will have participants racing  through a total of 600 kilometers with Bohol's breathtaking landscape as backdrop today until Sunday, July 31.

During yesterday's press conference at the Bellevue Resort, Jingle Mislos, co- organizer of Cross Bohol 600, shared that Bohol was a top choice after the Cross Cebu 600 last November because of its amazing roads, beauty spots, warm & friendly people and very supportive government officials led by Gov. Aris Aumentado, himself an avid cyclist. 

Panelists from Cross Bohol 600
Bellevue Resort 

The sporting event aims not only to raise awareness on cycling for climate change but also to provide cyclists with multiple training grounds and opportunities to ride side by side with national players that would help them prepare for national and international competitions. 

There are five categories in the Cross Bohol 600 Race. They are the open category, amateur, randonneur, women’s and MTB.

John Maraguinot, spokesman for the governor said that such sporting events are very much welcome in the island of Bohol since it is in congruence with the provincial government's thrust towards sports tourism and commitment to environmental preservation. 

Dr. Anthony Damalerio, Bohol PDRRMO Head bared that all municipal PNP stations, medics, first aid personnel, Tarsier units are already on standby at the different stops and places where the cyclists will be passing through.

On behalf of Bellevue Resort, Resident Manager Roberto Rosinno also welcomed all the participants to the three- day sporting event. He added that Bellevue has always been steadfast in its commitment to sports tourism in Bohol.

Panglao Councilor JR Rodriguez bared that there will be no road blockades or rerouting at the major thoroughfares in the island of Panglao and Dauis.

Attractive cash prizes and trophies await the winners with the open category winners receiving 1st Prize P100, 000 2nd Prize P50, 000 and 3rd Prize P25, 000. Individual and category winners will also receive attractive cash prizes. 

Cross Bohol 600 Teaser 

But more than than cash prizes and trophies, it's the chance to compete side by side with the nation's best and the bragging rights to be part of this major cycling event that is being looked forward to by the particilants. 

Bellevue Resort in Panglao, Bohol Stages Successful Safeguard 2015 5i50 Triathlon Race

Congratulations to Bellevue Resort in Panglao for the successful staging of the 2015 5i50 Triathlon last November 8. 

 Provincial Administrator Ae Damalerio fires the gunstart
while Bellevue's Rommel Gonzales & Ryan Chan look on

Close to 800 tri athletes  joined the 5150 Series, the largest international distance triathlon series in the world and the first non-drafting international race series of its kind that offers a competitive platform for professional and age group athletes.

 TV actor Dominic Roque adds star wattage to the event

No less than Wilfred Steven Uytengsu, President & CEO of Alaska Milk Corporation & the President of Sunrise Events Inc., event organizer came over to oversee the big tourism sports event that consisted of a 1.5K-swim in the waters off Bellevue, an exhilarating yet lung- busting 40K- bike race around the beautiful island paradise of Panglao and capped with a grueling 10k-run.

  Rommel Gonzales, Ae Damalerio, Steven Uytengsu
& Panglao Mayor Nila Montero

  Cutting a striking figure is Wilfred Steven Uytengsu,  
 President & CEO of Alaska Milk Corporation 

&

President of Sunrise Events Inc, Event Organizer

Boholano athlete Paul Jumamil of Cortes who topped the Filipino Elite Division credited his territory familiarity and the support from Boholanos who cheered him on for his first place finish.

 

 L-R: Bellevue’s top gun Rommel Gonzales, Bohol
Provincial Ae Damalerio, 1^st Placer Paul Jumamil, 
FL Pureza Chatto & Gov. Edgar Chatto
during the awarding rites

 Trophies adorned with Bohol’s beloved iconic tarsier

Your Roving Eye is confident that the just concluded tri- cation, a combo for triathlon race and vacation would be a trending lifestyle passion here in Bohol and credits to Bellevue, the perfect host venue that took care of the tri- athletes, their families and friends and guests who witnessed and took part in the prestigious event that  placed Bohol in the map again

famous ABS CBN sports correspondent Dyan Castillejo 

Mr. Uytengsu during the Awards Ceremony

Miss Bohol 2015 in Mikee Andrei Bridal Fashion Show

JCI Bohol Chocolate Hills, organizing body behind Miss Bohol 2015 Pageant, the most glamorous highlight of the 2015 Sandugo Festival invites you to watch “Yes, I Do", the Mikee Andrei Bridal Collection Fashion Show.

Miss Bohol 2015 girls during Bellevue Resort Press Presentation

Featuring the designs of outstanding Boholano designer Mikee that fuse craftsmanship, artistry & eye for details that will be modeled by the 23 ladies vying for Miss Bohol 2015 on Monday, July 13, 2015 at The Bellevue Resort in Panglao, Bohol. Tickets for cocktails & show at P350

Mikee Andrei finished her studies at the Fashion Institute of the Philippines where she is presently working as the school’s administrator and one of the faculty members teaching fashion design to aspiring students

“She believes that design aesthetics is more of elaborating the female silhouette and is fond of vintage pieces then corporate it to design pieces. She considers every work as a masterpiece may it be an outfit to a night out or a bridal gown of women who considers dressing up to celebrate femininity and sophistication”

Mikee is also the current President of the Fashion Designer Alliance Manila (FaDAL).

IMPORTANT DATES for Miss Bohol 2015

Miss Bohol 2015 is brought to you by the Bohol Provincal Government, Tagbilaran City Government, Bohol Tourism Council & JCI Bohol Chocolate Hills

Grand Coronation on Saturday, July 18, 8 pm, Bohol Wisdom School Gymnasium

Other Pre- Pageant Events:

DATE	EVENT	VENUE
July 10, Friday, 3 pm	Motorcade Around the City	CPG Avenue
July 12, Sunday, 8 pm	Talent Night	Bohol Cultural Center

Kris Tiffany Janson: Will She Be the 1st Filipina Miss Intercontinental?

Kris Tiffany Janson, our country’s official bet for the Miss Intercontinental pageant, will be the first of the 2014 Binibining Pilipinas queens to compete abroad. She is all set to leave for Jordan, pageant venue by October 5. 

Looking at her latest photo convinces me that she is more than ready to conquer the elusive Miss Intercontinental crown.

I saw Kris Tiffany Janson really up close and personal last August 25 when we both sat at the Panel of Judgfes for the Miss Panglao 2014 Pageant. 

The other judges by the way were 2014 Mutya ng Pilipinas- Asia Pacific International Eva Pyschee Patalinjug, 2014 Miss Philippines Earth Jamie Herell, top hair & make up maven Jonas Borces, top Philippine pageant blogger Norman Tinio & Karin Wesemael, Linaw Resort owner & Rotary Club of Panglao Island President

BELLEVUE BECKONS

The day after the Miss Panglao Pageant, Kris gamely joined Your Blogger & Norman Tinio for a quick visit to Bellevue Resort where we stayed for a few precious minutes before going on a quick tour around Bohol’s beauty spots

L-R: Aurora Tinio, Norman Tinio, Rommel Gonzales of Bellevue, Kris Tiffany & Your Blogger

If Kris Tiffany is a beauty in photos, the more that she captivates in person and what a humble and well- grounded girl. This lovely Cebuana even mentioned to me that she has relatives in Bohol like the Maslogs

Kris receives her plaque from Panglao Mayor Nila Montero
as Chair of Board of Judges  

Your Blogger will be updating you guys with Kris Tiffany Janson’s journey towards the Miss Intercontinental 2014 crown!

Photo    : Jan Gonzalez

Shoes    : SHANDAR

MUA   : Emi Ayag

Hair     : Marriel Fernandez

2nd Bohol International Marathon on Sunday, August 24

BrewPoint, one of Tagbilaran’s pioneering coffee shops and located at the ground floor of Soledad Suites was abuzz with chatter and friendly banter among marathon and running buffs  when Your Blogger dropped by for a couple of minutes or so.

FAMILIAR FACES 

Among those seen at the registration area were Patrick Concepcion, the organizer of the famed Condura Skyway Marathon in Manila and TV5 producer Gerald Amlih.

Your Blogger was actually delighted when he found out that there were two lady runners from Cagayan de Oro City. You see, he was once a student at Xavier University- Ateneo de Cagayan a long long time ago.

All the way from Ayala, Alabang: Team Syjuco

Among the early birds for the 2nd Bohol Int'l Marathon is TV5 producer Gerlad Amlih

Bohol Runners Club couldn't resist a photo opp with Patrick Concepcion (in purple),
 organizer of the famous Condura Skyway Marathon

Registration & Race Kit Distribution are ongoing right now at the BrewPoint where the Bohol Runners Club, organizers of the 2^nd Bohol International Marathon have set up base temporarily.

Your Blogger with JP Maslog, 
one of the Race Directors

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Tomorrow, August 23, the Registration & Race Kit Distribution will be done at Tagbilaran Community Hospital, Ground Floor, New Building, Miguel Parras Street, Tagbilaran City from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Unclaimed race kits/packs shall be claimed in Panglao Town Plaza, Poblacion Panglao on August 24, 2014 (12:00 MN - 3:00 AM)

Carbo Loading (42K) is ongoing at the BrewPoint in Soledad Suites, Tagbilaran City, Bohol until 6 pm tonight

IN SUPPORT OF PROPER GARBAGE SEGREGATION

The 2^nd Bohol International Marathon supports the campaign to segregate properly our garbage not only in the island of Panglao but in the entire nation as well thus the theme: “Garbage Segregation: Makes a Beautiful Nation”

Your Blogger poses with Bohol Runners Club organizing team
L-R: Itchoy, Your Blogger, Nap Betonio, Dydith Genson & Ruby Guinto
Seated L-R: JP Maslog & Janin Yap-Tan

PRESENTER: 

The Municipality of Panglao

headed by Mayor Nila Montero

MAJOR SPONSORS:

Photo Credits: Ruby Guinto