Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2022 Visits Umaya Restaurant

Patrons and kibitzers alike were thrown in a tizzy when the Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2022 candidates showed up at Liteport Center for a quick visit and lunch at Umaya Restaurant, Tagbilaran's premier Japanese restaurant. 

Adding glamour to the occasion was the presence of the reigning Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2019 Celina Villoceno who is also the reigning Miss Bohol 2019

In an interview with Bohol's Roving Eye, Ms. Jane Bungabong, resto manager, shared that Umaya Restaurant which offers authentic Japanese dishes has always been supportive of Tagbilaran City events which bring together residents and visitors alike in a community celebration. 

Jane Bungabong of Umaya with reigning Mutya Celina Villoceno 

Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2022, the glamorous highlight of the Saulog sa Tagbilaran 2022 celebration and chaired by Tagbilaran City First Lady Jane Yap will have its two important activities on the following dates:

April 27, Talent Night, Cogon Gymnasium and April 29, Grand Coronation Night. 

Mary Abigail Besas is Crowned the First Matahum sa Ubay!

It was a most glittering beauty pageant that had people in Ubay and neighboring towns talking about it for days. 

A clear vindication for the newly- formed Performing Artists of Ubay (PAU) who were met with skepticism when they announced their intent to stage a pageant that would showcase not only the beauty & achievements of Ubaynon women but also the grace and artistry of outstanding Ubaynons in the creative, visual and performing artists.

 Matahum Pageant Chair Arlene Cuyno crowns

the first Matahum sa Ubay queen

Ubay First Lady & ABC Pres. Violy Reyes crown the 1^st RU

while Ubay Mayor Constan Reyes looks on

 L-R: Miss Bohol 2016 Glyssa Perez, Mrs. Arlene Cuyno, Matahum Abigail Besas, 

Michelle Sarabosing- Curit & USec ArtyEvangelista

  PAGEANT EMCEES: Your Roving Eye and Rona Boyonas

   Two of the nine judges intently watch the girls onstage

 TOP THREE WINNERS IN SWIMWEAR

Mary Abigail Besas, an 18 year old Architecture student from De La Salle University bested a bevy of twelve ladies and was named Matahum sa Ubay 2017. Miss Besas, who will be the town’s official bet for Miss Bohol 2017, was also named Best in Gown, Best in Interview and Miss Talent.

The first ever winner of Matahum sa Ubay had no prior pageant experience but she wowed the judges and the crowd with her class & elegance, her spontaneity and her impressive credentials. She is definitely one of the girls to watch out for in the Miss Bohol Pageant this July.

 L-R: 3^rd RU Ms. Gonzales, 1^st RU Ms. Atuel, Matahum 2017 Ms. Besas,
2^nd RU Ms. Autor and 4^th RU Ms. Hibaya

THE RUNNERS UP

Rounding out her court were 1^st Runner Up & Karen Lynn Atuel, a Medical Technology intern at Cebu Doctors University. Ms. Atuel was also named Miss Photogenic and Best in Swimsuit.  2^nd Runner Up & Best in Production Number was Chona Autor, 3^rd Runner Up was Hanna Clarisse Gonzales and 4^th RU was Claire Hibaya.

 

 Two of the nine judges intently watch the girls onstage

 Tourism Officer Antonette, Fiel Gabin,
PSSupt. Natividad & Cong. Aumentado

 AND THEN THERE WERE TWO…

Cong. Aumentado & wife Vanessa flank
Matahum sa Ubay 2017


 

 PAGEANT ORGANIZERS Performing Artists of Ubay (PAU)
with Matahum sa Ubay 2017 beauties

PANEL OF JUDGES

The lovely Vanessa Cadorna Aumentado, Miss Bohol 2001 and wife of Cong. Aris Aumentado chaired the panel of judges that included USec Art Evangelista, Administrator of DOTr Office for Transportation Security, reigning Miss Bohol 2016 Glyssa Perez, Miss Tagbilaran 1987 Fiel Angeli Gabin, PNP  Bohol Prov’l Director PSSupt. Felipe Natividad.  

COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS

CANDIDATE #	CANDIDATE’S NAME	FINAL PLACEMENT
# 12	Mary Abigail Besas	Matahum sa Ubay 2017
# 11	Karen Lynn Atuel	1st Runner Up
# 7	Chona Autor	2nd Runner Up
# 5	Hanna Clarisse Gonzales	3rd Runner Up
# 10	Claire Hibaya	4th Runner Up

    

CANDIDATE #	CANDIDATE’S NAME	AWARD WON
# 12	Mary Abigail Besas	Best in Interview
# 12	Mary Abigail Besas	Best in Evening Gown
# 11	Karen Lynn Atuel	Best in Swimsuit
# 7	Chona Autor	Best in Production Number
# 11	Karen Lynn Atuel	Miss Photogenic
# 12	Mary Abigail Besas	Miss Talent
#		People’s Choice
# 3	Flory Jane Flores	Smart Texter’s Choice
# 1	Nancy Basilad	Darling of the Press
# 8	Ma. Trisha Rempillo	Miss Congeniality

Photo Credits: 

Ric Obedencio
Roger Gatal

Matahum sa Ubay 2017: The Inaugural Edition

Pageantry in Bohol will never be the same again with the launching of  Matahum sa Ubay 2017 during a press presentation held at the Municipal Hall of Ubay.

Matahum sa Ubay 2017 is the search for Ubay’s finest daughter  who embodies beauty and confidence. Aside from being the official representative of Ubay in the Miss Bohol 2017 pageant, the winner will also act as a role model and who will dedicate herself in promoting environmental advocacy and embracing change that would lead to the progress of modern Ubay.

 Ubay First Couple Mayor Constan Reyes & First Lady Violy Reyes
with four of the Matahum sa Ubay beauties

Performing Artists of Ubay (PAU), a non- profit, talent- support focus group of Ubaynons who have excelled in dancing, singing, acting and music instrument playing is the founder and organizer of Matahum sa Ubay 2017.

 

 Ubay Mayor Constan Reyes with press people Bryan Agua,  Ric Obedencio &
Your Roving Eye during the Matahum sa Ubay 2017 press presentation 

PAU’s President John Larry Evangelista revealed that the group has already initiated efforts for a partnership with the Solid Waste Management and the Ubay Tourism Office to achieve the mission and vision of the pageant.

 

 Ubay 's last placement in Miss Bohol was in 2004 with Katie Lynn Atuel

On behalf of the LGU, Ubay Mayor Constan Reyes assured the organizers & the press of the LGU’s commitment to support and develop the culture and arts scene of Ubay with the cooperation and active participation of Ubaynons through PAU, pageant organizers.

 

 Matahum sa Ubay 2017 organizers & candidates 

 With the Matahum sa Ubay 2017 Project Chair Arlene Reyes- Cuyno

Twelve candidates who have undergone public speaking & personality development workshops will vie for the crown and the P30,000 cash prize on Thursday, January 26, 8 pm at Ubay’s Ramon Magsaysay Gymnasiuym.

 

 # 10 Claire Hibaya, # 11 Karen Lynn Atuel & # 12 Mary Abegail Besas

#7 Chona Autor, # 8 Ma. Trisha Rempillo and # 9 Josephine Polestico

# 2 Sheira Quinlog and # 6 Angelica Damonlog


 

 # 1 Nancy Basilad  and # 3 Flory Jane Flores

Pageant organizers have promised a very glamorous and exciting coronation night.

 blog photographer Roger Gatal  & wife Faye with the beauties 

Catch the excitement & the glamour on January 26, Grand Coronation Night!

Emceeing the Miss Bohol Pageant Through the Years

TWENTY- FIVE YEARS OF PAGEANT HOSTING

This year, Your Blogger will mark a milestone in his life. It will be 25 years since I hosted my very first beauty pageant. It was year 1989 and I was then the president of the English Club and the former Fiel Angeli Araoarao now Mrs. Gabin wa the vice- president. 

FIRST PAGEANT HOSTING EXPERIENCE

We were both summoned to the Dean's Office where we got informed that we were to emcee the 1989 Miss College of Arts & Sciences Search of DWCT. I was both excited and nervous at the same time because I never had any prior hosting experience. I still remember that unforgettable night of the pageant when my calm and modulated voice belied the state of nervousness that I was in. In fact, both my hands were shaking when I was interviewing the girls onstage.

Miss Tagbilaran 1987 Fiel Angeli Gabin with Rose Soy

After that pageant, there was no looking back and to this day, I still consider myself lucky for having the best mentors like Ma’am Rose “Baby” Sarabosing and for being given the best breaks.

Miss International 2005 Lara Quigaman & Fiel Gabin

STROLL DOWN MEMORY LANE

Since today is the eve of the 2014 Miss Bohol Pageant, let me take you to a walk down memory lane through three different decades of hosting the most prestigious pageant in the province

I would like to extend my most sincere thank you to the former winners of the Miss Bohol Pageant not only for the lifetime friendship but also for being gracious and kind enough to lend me their photos:

Miss Bohol Sandugo 1990: Tiffany M. Yap

Miss Bohol Sandugo 1996: Lianne Reyes Canoy

Miss Bohol Sandugo 2000: Mellanie Wallace

Miss Bohol Sandugo 2001: Vanessa Cadorna
 (she took over after the winner wasn't able to carry out her duties )

Miss Bohol Sandugo 2008: Joy Marie Maglajos
Barong original from Omie Auza

Miss Bohol Sandugo 2009 Co- host: Cathy Remperas 

an  ABS CBN's PBB Housemate 2009

Miss Bohol Sandugo 2010 Co- host: Rhiz Arenas who
reigned as Miss Bohol Sandugo 2004

Miss Bohol Sandugo 2011: Farrah Faye Mian

During the Final Q & A in Miss Bohol Sandugo 2011

Miss Bohol Pageant's 10 Memorable Milestones

Almost 60 years after it crowned its first winner, the province’s most prestigious beauty competition has maintained the sparkle & prestige of its name.

As the pageant quietly drops the “Sandugo” appellation and reverts to being “Miss Bohol” as it was originally known during its early years, the Miss Bohol Pageant is expected to shine and glitter even more.  Here's the link for more on the change of name: Miss Bohol: New Name. New Direction

  Bohol First Lady Pureza Chatto with four of the Miss Bohol girls 
L-R: Ms Buenavista, Ms Tubigon, Ms Loon, FL Chatto & Ms BISU

With no less than Bohol First Lady Pureza Chatto, together with Tagbilaran City First Lady Jane Yap, at the helm, the pageant has also gathered some of Bohol’s most hardworking & creative set including its 2005 winner & 2006 Bb. Pilipinas- World titleholder Anna Maris Igpit to ensure the grandest and most spectacular edition of the pageant this July.

With the 2014 edition of the Miss Bohol Pageant just around the corner, Your Blogger will now present ten significant highlights from the pageant’s glorious history that has spanned six decades

1957 The pageant crowned Olivia Solis, one of Bohol’s legendary beauties, on the same year that a Boholano became President of the Republic of the Philippines.

Olivia Solis 

 Pres. Carlos P. Garcia    

1983 Known as Miss Young Bohol that year, the pageant set the record for the most number of candidates. It attracted 38 candidates who represented the same number of city & municipal Kabataang Barangay federations that responded to the invitation of then KB Bohol Provincial Federation Chair Edgar M. Chatto. 

All the girls were billeted at the air- conditioned Ilaw International Convention Center.

 1983 Miss Young Bohol is Marcel Gatal of Tagbilaran City

1988 Known as Mutya sa Bohol, the swimsuit finally made its first appearance in Miss Bohol history. Elizabeth Anana of Guindulman who was crowned the winner that year made pageant history as the first recipient of the Best in Swimsuit special award in Miss Bohol.

Miss Beth Anana is first Best in Swimsuit

1991 Already known as the Miss Bohol Sandugo Pageant, that year’s edition marked the first and only time that the pageant finals were held in an outdoor venue. In fact, an open- air stage was specially constructed right in the middle of the CPG Sports Complex. 

Miss Jagna Recelle Adlaon was able to duplicate townmate Tiffany Yap’s victory the previous year thus making Jagna the first town to achieve a back-to-back victory.  

1992 Jagna set an unprecedented feat in 1992 when its bet, the sultry UP- educated Celevel Ranoco  won for the town its third consecutive Miss Bohol Sandugo title. The record still stands today.

 

 Celevel is presently the Gen. Manager 
of Saatchi & Saatchi- Singapore

1998 Josely Yap Ferniz of Bilar was crowned the queen in an all- Filipiniana- inspired pageant edition. It was the pageant’s tribute to the Philippine Centennial Year Celebration.

1999 It was the first & only time that the pageant selected two winners for the title of 1999 Miss Bohol Sandugo. Ria Nina Cubillo of Calape (competed under the A.B.E.N.A. sash) was named Miss Bohol Sandugo- Bb. Pilipinas while Jenifer A. Ejoc of Catigbian was named Miss Bohol Sandugo- Mutya ng Pilipinas. 

No, there wasn’t a tie and the organizers insisted that the titles were of equal importance. This was also the first time that there were more judges than candidates. Seventeen judges were tasked to select the winners from the field of 16 candidates.

 Two Miss Bohol Winners for 1999

2000 Miss Calape  Mellanie Wallace was a graduating high school student of Bohol Wisdom School when she was crowned Miss Bohol Sandugo that year thus entering pageant record books as the youngest ever to win the crown in contemporary times. 

This was also the year when the two- piece made its debut in Miss Bohol

 2000 Miss Bohol Sandugo Top Three

2005 When Anna Maris Arcay Igpit  was crowned the winner that year, she did not realize that she was about to enter two pageant history records in Bohol; she was the first Miss Bohol winner to win a national beauty title (she was the 2006 Bb. Pilipinas- World winner). 

Anna also reigned for three years (there were no pageant editions in 2006 & 2007), the longest reign ever for a present generation Miss Bohol winner.

1st Miss Bohol to become a Bb. Pilipinas titleholder

2012  Idy Casenas Cagas became the fifth beauty from Jagna to win the crown. Between 1990 and 2012, Jagna has harvested five Miss Bohol Sandugo crowns, three consecutive 1^st runners up placements and one 2^nd runner up, the most for any town in Bohol.

fifth Miss Bohol Sandugo crown for Jagna

How about you dear readers? Do you have any interesting Miss Bohol trivia or photo to share? Your Blogger would be more than glad to do a feature on your submitted trivia/ photo

By the way, I just a received an official invitation to the 2014 Miss Bohol Press Conference & Poolside Presentation at one of the ritzy resorts in Panglao tomorrow. Eighteen hopefuls will be presented to the press in their identical swimwear.

Will be giving the updates as soon as I can.