Winners of the Glow- in- the-Dark Bohol International Dragon Boat Festivall

The successful staging of the first Glow- in- the- Dark Dragon Boat Festival in Bohol generated a lot of mileage & positive vibes not only for the growing number of dragon boat enthusiasts in Bohol but also for the readiness & capability of local organizers to mount a high profile sporting event. 

Participants were all praises for the staging of the races, the warm welcome extended to them and for the overall conduct of the sporting event. This would surely translate into more opportunities to stage future sporting events in the city.

A huge credit goes to the unmatched leadership of Dr. Doyet Dumaluan, the president of Bohol Paddlers Association Inc, the organizing committee. 

The partnership of the city government and the provincial government was an impressive show of unity & cooperation especially the generally peaceful and orderly conduct of the event 

See you at the next dragon boat festival here in Bohol!

And the results are in for the 2026 GLOW - IN- THE- DARK Bohol Dragon Boat Festival held from April 18 to 19 at the Bayfront of the fabulous Bohol Tropics Resort in Tagbilaran City.

The race officials

Vancouver Reign Team

Surviveoars Leyteños Team

PNP Team

Taloto Wild Dragons

Bohol Paddlers Assn Inc

200m Premier Open 12 Category:

• Champion: PNP Team B
• 1st RU: PNP Team A
• 2nd RU: Taloto Wild Dragons 
• 3rd RU: BPAi

200m Premier Women Category: 

• Champion: PNP Maritime Group 
• 1st RU: Taloto Wild Dragons
• 2nd RU: Surviveoars Leyteños 
• 3rd RU: BPAi

200m Senior Mixed Category: 

• Champion: Sugbo Mighty Dragons 
• 1st RU: Surviveoars Leyteños 
• 2nd RU: Taloto Wild Dragons 
• 3rd RU: BPAi

The dragon boat racing event which is one of the highlights of the 2026 Saulog Tagbilaran celebration was a partnership of the LGU of Tagbilaran City and the Bohol Provincial Government and organized by the Bohol Paddlers Association Inc (BPAi) headed by Dr. Doyet Dumaluan.

MAJOR SPONSOR:

• STARLINK

MINOR SPONSOR:

• NATURE'S SPRING
• JJ'S SEAFOOD VILLAGE 
• FCB ( First Consolidated Bank)
• BLUE PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES
• POCARI SWEAT
• OCCIDENTAL ENTERPRISES
• LABB CONSTRUCTION 
• BUGSAI SEA CRAFT
• DU EK SAM
• DUMALUAN BEACH CORPORATION 

GOLD SPONSOR: 

• SANNOVEX PHARMACEUTICALS 

SILVER SPONSOR

• THE BELLEVUE RESORT 

Special Thanks to:

• Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado
• 1st District Cong. Baba Yap
• 2nd District Cong. Vanessa Aumentado 
• 3rd District Cong. Alexis Tutor
• City Mayor Jane Yap
• Bohol Tropics Resort, event venue

Glow- in- the- Dark Bohol Dragon Boat Festival

The successful staging of the first Glow- in- the- Dark Bohol International Dragon Boat Festival 2026 on April 18 & 19 at the Bohol Tropics Resort once again highlighted Bohol's capability to organize & host national & international sporting event

The event attracted nine local & international teams including Vancouver Reign (Canada), PNP Teams A & B (Manila), Bohol Paddlers Assn, Taloto Wild Dragons, Sugbo Mighty Dragons & Surviveoars Leyteños who will be competing in three categories; Premier Open, Premier Women & Senior Mix.

As one of the highlights of the 2026 Saulog Tagbilaran festivities, the two- day dragon boat  race was co- presented by the City Government of Tagbilaran led by City Mayor Jane Yap and the Bohol Provincial Government led by Gov. Aris Aumentado and organized by the Bohol Paddlers Assn Inc led by Dr. Doyet Dumaluan.

Atty. Villanueva, Dr. Dumaluan, VG Besas & Mayor Yap

As dusk began to enevelop the the race venue,  the whole place took on an enchanting vibe. The illumined dragon boats were a sight to behold as they cast a glow while gliding through the dark waters. The excitement rose to a deafening crescendo amidst the cheers from the spectators and the hypnotic beat from the PRIME Drum & Bugle Corps.

The dragon boat festival opened with the parade of teams who were welcomed by Mayor Jane Yap, Vice Gov Nick Besas, PDBF Pres. Atty. Jay Pee Villanueva & Dr. Doyet Dumaluan.

Your Blogger with the volunteers 

The awakening of the dragon ceremony & oath of sportsmanship immediately followed before the start of the preliminary heats.

The PNP Maritime Group Paddlers after sweeping the Premier Open & Premier Women categories 

Baby Jaby Yap Christening

Tagbilaran City Mayor Baba Yap & First Lady Jane Yap set aside their busy work & cleared their hectic schedules to fulfill a very important role; that of being responsible and God- fearing parents. 

Fr. Val Pinlac with Tagbilaran’s First Family

The occasion? The christening of Baby Jaby Geesnell at the St. Joseph Chapel, Elija Spirituality Center IHM Seminary Compound, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. 

Baptismal event styling by Milagros Pahang  and cocktails by Ella Labunog of Estrella 

BABY JABY’S NINONGS: Dashing. Dapper. Debonair

It was a veritable who’s who in public service & business for the lineup of godparents. The ninongs were Sen. Bong Go, Sen. Francis Tolentino, Sec Mark Villar, Sec Mike Dino, Mayor Nikko Mercado, Cortes Mayor Iven Lim, CPG Mayor Eping Estavilla, Jagna Mayor Joseph Rañola, Tubigon Mayor William Jao, Loboc Mayor Leon Calipusan, Councilor Jono Jumamoy, Jojo Rosales, Ronald Elpa, Rey Uy, Atty. Nick Conti, Joe Soberano, Lucio Lim Jr., Engr. Boboy Labunog & Dr. Wilson Du. 

BABY JABY’S NINANGS:Beauty. Brains. Breeding

The ninangs were Usec Em Aglipay Villar, Dauis Mayor Miriam Sumaylo, Bohol First Lady Carol Yap, Hope Uy, Maria Neliza Fuertes, Emily Huan Tan, Claire Uy-Evardone, Yvette Yap, Yannis Yap, Emily Yap Villareal, Emily Yap, Inkee Lim, Ann Ann Lim, Jackie Yap&Gelic Yap 

Sen. Bong Go in a selfie with Mayor Baba & wife Jane

 Boholano gentleman banker Richard Uy with 

Bohol’s first couple Gov. Art Yap & First Lady Carol Yap

Proud Grandma Mayor Baby Cajes with Bishop Abet Uy

DPWH Sec. Mark Villar with Gov. Art Yap

Your Roving Eye w Jagna Mayor Joseph Ranola, Engr. Boboy Labunog & stylish wife Lilia

Right after the christening, a special thanksgiving dinner followed at the grand & imposing Sandugo Ballroom of Bohol Tropics Resort. Your Roving Eye was there to capture the event in photos and words.

Trust Maam Geesnell Yap and Jane Yap’s classy & creative instincts to transform the place from wow to extra wow befitting a princess. Bohol’s namedroppables came in full force to enjoy the delectable & yummy appetizersand feast on the most sumptuous culinary masterpieces.

Vibrant vision at the Sandugo Ballroom

 COOSOME TWOSOME. Dr. Wilson Du & gorgeous wife Evelyn

With businessman Mark Lim Wong, Miss X, Marilou Lumapas, 

Flor Huan, Mila Lim, Zenaida Varquez, Neneng Alturas 

Michael James Lao with Trinidad Mayor Baby Cajes& former Cong. Roberto Cajes

Ondoy Calimbayan, Sagbayan Mayor Junjun Suarez, 

Du Ek Sam Pres.& CEO Carl Ryan Lim with fabulous wife Twinkle Lim

 with event emcee extraordinaire Gloria Araneta

Cortes First Lady Babette Lim & stylish Judith Calimbayan of Big Jewelry Creation 

with the First Family

Former Cong. Roberto Cajes, businessman Jun Lim & stunning Geesnell Yap

Boholano shipping tycoon Lucio Lim Jr. &lovely wife Liz Lim

Everything was perfection. Highlighting the delightful & fast- paced program was Mayor Yap & wife Jane’s romantic duet that had everyone swooning.

More than the pomp and the frills that went with the celebration, it was a reaffirmation of the First Family’s commitment to their faith & religiosity, and how they uphold deeply- rooted values & traditions that are family and God- oriented, beliefs that every Boholano embraces and identifies with.

Photo Credits: Gerald James Cabal

Additional photos: Mark Lim Wong & Gracious Torres

Highlights of Roberto & Evelyn Lamanilao's Silver Wedding Celebration

. LOVING LAMANILAOS. A quarter of a century of marital bliss
Photo Credits: Gerald James Cabal

It was a most romantic occasion made more memorable with the sun that dazzled and the bright blue sky that served as the awesome canopy that day.   

It was not just an event. It was the silver wedding anniversary for US- based couple Evelyn Moralde & Roberto “Dodong” Lamanilao who, together with their kids Lara and Anna Marie, flew home to renew their lifetime vows before God, family and friends at the St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral.

Almost everyone of their original principal sponsors were there like Hon. Eufrasio Mascariňas & Dr. Yolanda Mascariňas, Judge Daniel Bernaldez & Hon. Delia Lasco, Mr. Martin Alcano & Mrs. Nora Alcano, Mr. Raul de Vera & Mrs. Monina de Vera which added the nostalgic ambience of the celebration.

L-R: Hon. Delia Lasco, Dr. Yolanda Mascariñas, Mrs. Nora Alcano.

Mr. Martin Alcano, Hon. Eufrasio Mascariñas, Judge Daniel Bernaldez (not in picture)

Dr. Lumin Pamaran & hubby Engr. Francisco Pamaran ,Niña Amodia and Linda Yates from Memphis, TN

Fun, frills & friends at the Filipino- fiesta themed reception

He was the dashing & soft- spoken engineer and she was already a clinical instructor at the University of Bohol College of Nursing when their paths intertwined and the rest as they say is a shared history worth retelling over and over again. 

Lamanilaos and the Serendipity Team

The Lamanilao family received their guests at the Sandugo Ballroom of Bohol Tropics Resort for a fun and exciting reception. It was amazing how the couple gave their wedding reception a Filipino touch through their event styling design which incorporated elements of Philippine arts & culture.   

Evelyn & Roberto enthral everyone with the exciting Shoe Game

with talented singer J Ann Talisic

 Your Roving Eye with the lovely Lara & Anne Marie Lamanilao 

 Mr. Martin & Mrs. Alcano,

L-R: Matthew, Pai, Gene & Lara Lamanilao, Raul Gatal & Yonie B. Malig-on

Suppliers:

Coordination                        : Josh Bumaat & Serendipity

Event Styling                        : Blue Grass Project

Entertainment                       : J Ann Talisic

Video & Photos                    : Gerald James Cabal

Hair & Make Up                   : Yan Tiempo

Gowns & Barong                 : EJ Relampagos Couture

Cakes and Desserts           : Charmaine Dumasag-Usares

Event Emcee                       : Raul Gatal

Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2019 Candidates Are Ready!

It’s going to be a very competitive edition for Mutya sa Tagbilaran this year. 

Your Roving Eye was right there getting a ringside ticket at the Bohol Tropics Resort poolside to the 2019 Mutya sa Tagbilaran mock pageant ,  the culminating activity of the candidates’ three- day training workshop for pasarela or pageant walk/ pose, handling the Q & A and basic hair & make up in preparation for the grand coronation night of Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2017. 

With Paola & Gazini Ganados as event hosts

 Opening number wows the crowd

John Torralba with the reigning queens

the reigning queens talked about their experience

Under the discerning & trained eyes of Kagandahang Flores- Cebu beauty camp mentor & pageant guru Jonas Borces & pageant coordinator Alexis Cadelina who oversaw the entire training, the girls showcased their training inputs before the Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2019 pageant committee, the reigning Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2018 & also the reigning Miss Bohol 2018 Raclaire Trigo and three of her runners up, Tagb. City GSO Chief John Torralba, media bureau lady Jeanette Busano, a select group of pageant aficionados, families & friends of the girls and their barangay captains. 

# 1 TALOTO  # 2 POB. II  # 3 CABAWAN

4 DAMPAS # 5 COGON  # 6 POB III

#7 BOOL  # 8 DAO # 9 SAN ISIDRO

#10 MANGA  # 11  TIPTIP # 12 POB I

#13 BOOY  # 14 UBUJAN  # 15 MANSASA

All 15 girls presented an upbeat dance number and later on introduced themselves individually after which they sashayed in their identical swimwear.

After two cuts and a Q & A, picked as the most improved in pasarela (pageant walk) & in overall presentation was # 6 Poblacion II. Rounding out the top three were # 7 Bool  and # 9 Kristine Joy Duterte of San Isidro. 

TOP THREE: # 9 SAN ISIDRO # 6 POB III # 7 BOOL

Narrowly missing the top three was # 8 Celina Villoceno of Dao. Other noteworthy girls were # 14 Gypsy Balahay of Ubujan and # 15 Chairz Maricar Echavez of Mansasa   

So who will emerge as the fairest among these year’s Mutya candidates? We shall find out on April 26. We will be giving you updates on the girls’ future public appearances and details on important pre- pageant activities as we inch closer in the beautiful journey towards the crown 

The Mutya 2019 girls & the reigning queens

with my 2019 Bb. Pilipinas aspirant/ friend Gazini Ganados

In her welcome remarks, Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2017 Chair & Tagbilaran City First Lady Jane Censoria Cajes-Yap envisions the candidates to grow in the journey -- by providing the necessary skills training like personality development, communication workshops, spiritual formation and ramp walk. With the support from the City Govt. of Tagbilaran headed by Mayor Baba Yap, the idea is to enhance the girls' potentials which could enrich them in all aspects. Equipped with this essential knowledge, the candidates will emerge confident and empowered even after the competition.