2018 Miss Bohol Girls Series # 15 Miss Valencia

For the second straight year, the Miss Bohol girls get to be photographed right at their hometowns or city of origin. This is not only to get to know the girls better but also to showcase and promote  their places’ landmarks and tourism potential.  

 Chime Marie Pajo: Vixen from Valencia

Chime Marie Pajo is Valencia’s bet for Miss Bohol 2018. The 22 year old educator earned the right to represent her municipality after getting crowned as Miss Valencia 2018 last January. During her pageant night, she stood out for her beauty, charm & captivating smile. 

Chime Marie Pajo is roud of her Valencia roots & heritage

She graduated with a Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Social Studies degree and is currently teaching Araling Panlipunan at the Mayor Pablo O. Lim Memorial High School in Valencia, Bohol. 

 at the famous  Badiang Spring Resort & Hotel

During her high school and college days, she was a member of the Drum & Lyre Corps as lyrist, sports writer of their school publication,  Yes O Club Muse and Historical Sophist Club Member. 

She is also a member of Catholic 0rganizations like Parish Youth Ministry, Cofradiadel  Sto. Nino – Valencia Chapter, Choir Member & Club Adviser as well. She also graduated with honors.

Chime Marie Pajo beckons you to her hometown

ADVOCACY

Her advocacy is focused on Out-of-School Youth (OSY) Empowerment. As an educator, she believes that it is her responsibility to encourage the out- of- school youth to pursue education through the Alternative Learning System in order for them to realize their dreams and have a brighter future. 

Chime Marie Pajo as Miss Valencia 2018

IMPORTANT DATES:

Press Presentation          : Friday, June 29, Le Eng Restaurant, Bohol Tropics Resort

Talent Night                       : Friday, July 13, 8 pm, Bohol Cultural Center

Coronation Night             : Saturday, July 21, 8 pm, Bohol Wisdom School Gym

For the complete list of Miss Bohol winners, here's the link:

Miss Bohol Titleholders

Photo Credits:  Gerald James Cabal Photography

IMPORTANT DATES:

Press Presentation          : Friday, June 29, Le Eng Restaurant, Bohol Tropics Resort

Talent Night                       : Friday, July 13, 8 pm, Bohol Cultural Center

Coronation Night             : Saturday, July 21, 8 pm, Bohol Wisdom School Gym

For the complete list of Miss Bohol winners, here's the link:

Miss Bohol Titleholders

Photo Credits:  Gerald James Cabal Photography

Part 2: Bb Pilipinas Special Award Winners from Bohol

With the 55^th edition of Bb. Pilipinas taking place on March 18, Your Roving Eye will take you to a stroll down memory lane and give the spotlight again to the lovely Boholanas who won a special award or corporate sponsor award in the country's most prestigious beauty pageant.

Special awards are often the barometer used to determine who will most likely end up as the big winners at the conclusion of the coronation night. 

Corporate sponsor awards, on the other hand, indicate who made the best impression on the sponsors.

Here is the elite list of Boholanas who were special awards and corporate sponsor award recipients through the years: Only a handful of Boholanas have placed or made a mark in Bb. Pilipinas. In fact, only five of them have earned the distinction.

Here they are:

LUX LADIES

Three to five outstanding ladies who embody the qualities of Lux beauty soap are named as Lux Ladies during coronation night. More often than not, most if not all of the Lux Ladies end up as the big winners, runners up or finalists.

All five Lux Ladies made it to the Top 15 from a field of 37 beauties

In 1979, Peral Salig became the first of two Lux Ladies from Bohol. She was in good company. The others who made it as Lux Ladies were Criselda “Dang” Cecilio who was crowned Bb Pilipinas- Universe, Perla of course was 1^st Runner Up, Cathy Veloso was 2^nd Runner Up while Tina Orleans and Victoria Garcia made it as finalists.

Taina Manigque

In 1985, the Triumph Court of Fashion model Taina Manigque became the second Boholana to be selected as Lux Lady.

BEST IN EVENING GOWN

Anna Maris Igpit at 18 years old was the picture of elegance

In 2006, Anna Maris Arcay Igpit whose parents hail from Panglao, Bohol was proclaimed Best in Evening Gown. Three years of modeling and pageant experiences helped a lot in the very regal and elegant way that she showcased her evening and you cannot deny her stage presence and youthful charm during that particular segment.  

Candidate # 20 Anna Maris Igpit was a sight to behold in hewr swimsuit

Of course, the Best in Evening Gown award was just icing on the cake for she ended up with the Bb Pilipinas- World crown on her head at the conclusion of the pageant. 

2006 Bb Pilipinas Queens and Runners Up

Photo Credits: NJBP International

MISS TALENT

The first and only Boholana to be named Miss Talent in Bb Pilipinas is Richell Angalot. Her prior experience as 1^st Princess in GMA 7’s Starstruck reality talent search helped a lot as she oozed with confidence and charm during her talent presentation showcased weeks earlier before the pageant night. 

Richell Angalot is Miss Talent

Richell Angalot is Miss Araneta Center's Shoppers' Choice

Richell Angalot is also Miss Natasha Beauty

Aside from the Miss Talent special award, she was also the recipient of two corporate sponsor awards; Miss Natasha Beauty and Araneta Center's Shoppers' Choice.

2009 Bb Pilipinas Queens & Runners Up

Richell eventually finished as 1^st Runner Up.  

MISS PHOTOGENIC

will Karen Gallmann set another record for a second Miss Photogenic title on March 18?

Karen Gallman whose mom hails from Ubay, Bohol is the first and only Boholana to be voted as Miss Photogenic by the mediamen and press photographers who covered the event. Ms. Gallman won the Miss Photogenic title during her first attempt at Bb Pilipinas back in 2012.

Watch for the following BbPilipinas 2018 TV Specials, ABS CBN Channel 2:

Bb Pilipinas 2018 Primer            Sunday, March 11, 9 PM

Bb Pilipinas Pageant Night       Sunday, March 18, 9 PM

Part I: Boholanas Who Made a Mark in Bb Pilipinas

With the 55^th edition of Bb. Pilipinas taking place on March 18, Your Roving Eye will take you to a stroll down memory lane and give the spotlight again to the lovely Boholanas who made a mark in the country's most prestigious beauty pageant either as winner, runner up or finalist.   

Only a handful of Boholanas have placed or made a mark in Bb. Pilipinas. In fact, only seven of them have earned the distinction.

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN ARE:

THE TITLEHOLDER:

2006 Bb Pilipinas- World: Anna Maris Igpit  

2006 Anna Maris Igpit of Panglao is the first and only Boholana to have won a Bb. Pilipinas crown. She was named the country’s bet to Miss World 2006 held in Warsaw, Poland. 

She made it as Beach Beauty finalist and was voted by readers of Poland’s biggest newspaper as one of the Five Most Beautiful Miss World 2006 Candidates.

THE RUNNERS UP:

1979 Bb Pilipinas 1st Runner Up

1979 was the year that a Boholana finally made it to the winners’ circle. The beautiful Perla Fernando Salig of Loboc was named 1^st Runner Up.  Perla competed in Bb. Pilipinas after she was crowned as Queen of Circulo Boholano de Cebu, the biggest and oldest Cebu- based association of Boholanos.  

Almost immediately upon arrival in Manila, she caught the eye of the organizers and the press for her natural beauty, charming personality and unaffected manners.

The Boholana’s achievement was truly remarkable because it was rare for girls from the provinces to get noticed in the national competition. She made it on her own with no connections whatsoever.

2009 Bb Pilipinas 1^st Runner Up: Richelle Angalot  

2009. Twenty years after Perla’s 1^st RU placement, another Boholana achieved the same placement. Richelle Angalot , a GMA 7 contract star who goes by the screen name Rich Asuncion became the third Boholana  to make it in the winners’ circle after she was named 1^st Runner Up to Bianca Manalo.

Ms. Angalot already had a name in showbiz after being proclaimed in the GMA 7 reality talent search Starstruck when she competed in Bb. Pilipinas 2009.

THE FINALISTS: 

 Emma in Binibini//Emma with classmates during the 2012 BPHSN INTL.REUNION DAY

1968. Exactly 50 years ago, Emma Mumar made pageant history as the first Boholana to earn a placement as a Bb. Pilipinas Top 15 Finalist. 

1968 Bb Pilipinas Poolside Press Presentation

Photo Credits: Tony Paat

1968  Bb Pilipinas Top Fifteen

Photo Credits: Tony Paat

1968 Bb Pilipinas Board of Judges that included actress Susan Roces
Photo Credits: Tony Paat

1982 Rowena Burden, ,a brainy & beautiful doctor whose mom traces her roots in Bohol made it as Top 15 Semi- finalist in 1982.  Her batch included the controversial Maria Isabel Lopez who was crowned Bb. Universe and 1st RU Desiree Verdadero.

1982 Bb Pilipinas Top 15

With her stunning looks and gift of gab, Ms Burden impressed a lot of pageant watchers and organizers.

Right after the Bb. Pilipinas Pageant, Rowena was approached by Madame Stella Araneta and was requested to acquire some training and come back the following year. She declined saying she wanted to pursue her medical degree and she joined mainly for the experience.

The 1st RU Desiree Verdadero heeded Madame's advice, rejoined the pageant two years later, won the Bb. Universe crown and went on to place as 3rd RU in the 1984 Miss Universe Pageant.

TRIVIA: There was an uproar in Cebu where she was based that time when she represented Bohol instead of Cebu in Bb Pilipinas 1982.

1985. Tall and gorgeous Taina Manigque was already a top model in the country and a member of the prestigious Triumph Court of Fashion when she joined Bb. Pilipinas. She made it as Top 15 Semi- finalist. Taina comes from a family of beauty queens.

1985 Bb Pilipinas Top 15 Finalist

TRIVIA: Cita Capuyon and Desiree Verdadero, Bb. Pilipinas- Universe winners for 1983 and 1984, respectively, were both Triumph Court of Fashion members.

Her younger sister MariJo was named one of Tagbilaran's Five Prettiest in 1985 and her niece Margo Manigque was crowned Miss Tagbilaran 2006

2012 Bb Pilipinas Top 12 Finalist

2012. Karen Gallmann of Ubay who competed in the pageant’s 2012 edition made it as a Top Twelve Finalist.

Six years after her first attempt at Bb. Pilipinas,  Karen is back and has been picked by most pageant experts and websites as one of the most likely to win one of the crowns this year. If that happens, she will be the second Boholana to be crowned a Bb Pilipinas queen.

Watch the 55^th edition of the Bb Pilipinas Grand Coronation Night happening on Saturday, March 18, SMART Araneta Coliseum, 8 pm with delayed telecast over ABS CBN 2 on the same day.

Perla Fernando Salig: 1979 Bb. Pilipinas 1st Runner Up

With the 55^th edition of Bb. Pilipinas taking place on March 18, Your Roving Eye will take you to a stroll down memory lane. 

We give the spotlight again to a lovely lady who created pageant history when she became the first Boholana to make a mark in the country's most prestigious beauty pageant with her runner up placement and as a special award recipient.

Perla Fernando Salig- Teves

1979 was the year that a Boholana finally made it to the winners’ circle. The beautiful Perla Fernando Salig of Loboc was named 1^st Runner Up and was selected also as one of the five Lux Ladies, a corporate sponsor award which is traditionally given to frontrunners.  

In fact, three of the Lux Ladies eventually made it to the winners' circle. 

LUX LADIES: Dang Cecilio, Cathy Vel;oso, Perla is  # 33 , Tina Orleans & Vicky  Garcia

Perla competed in Bb. Pilipinas after she was crowned as Queen of Circulo Boholano de Cebu, the biggest and oldest Cebu- based association of Boholanos.  

Almost immediately upon arrival in Manila, she caught the eye of the organizers and the press for her natural beauty, charming personality and unaffected manners. 

Fresh natural beauty

The Boholana’s achievement was truly remarkable because it was rare for girls from the provinces to get noticed in the national competition. She made it on her own with no connections whatsoever. 

Bb Pilipinas 1979 Queens: L-R: Melanie, Ava, Criselda & Theresa

It was a very competitive batch that produced Criselda Dang Cecilio, Bb Pilipinas- Universe, Mimilanie Laurel Marquez who eventually won the 1979 Miss International title, Princess Ava Quibranza and of course the very controversial Ma. Theresa "Si Ako, Si Ikaw" Carlson, Bb. Young International who passed away in the early 2000s under very mysterious circumstances. Cathy Veloso, a popular model who later on became an RPN 9 Newswatch news anchor was 2^nd Runner Up. 

PAST & PRESENT: Perla Fernando Salig- Teves

Two years after leaving her mark in the country's most prestigious beauty pageant, Perla said goodbye to being single and exchanged lifetime vows Mr. Danny Teves on March 20, 1981. 

 Perla's Christmas 2014 Family Photo

The marital union produced four handsome sons namely; Mark Daniel, 36 yrs old single, Edward Nell ,34 married to Rona Lorica from Manila, Michael Benedict , 30 married to Wina Denson from Mandaue and the youngest Kevin James, 25 , single.  Five yearr old grandson Enzo Raphael Lorica Teves is also in the photo.

On May 28, 2015, her husband Danny Teves passed away but trust Perla to cope with her loss. Her four sons, in laws and extended family have always been there for her. 

Perla Salig- Teves will always be remembered as the first Boholana to pave the way for Boholanas to be recognized in the Bb. Pilipinas stage.

Cheers and long may you reign !

 Third Christmas without Tito Danny Teves

Christmas 2017

Watch the 55^th edition of the Bb Pilipinas Grand Coronation Night happening on Sunday, March 18, SMART Araneta Coliseum, 8 pm with delayed telecast over ABS CBN 2 on the same day.

Here Are the Winners of the Inaugural Edition of Binibining Danao

It was a whirlwind overnight visit to Danao, the undisputed extreme adventure capital of Bohol. Your Roving Eye was there to chair the panel of judges that would determine who gets to be crowned as the first- ever Bb. Danao.

3^rd RU Alexa  2^nd RU Natalie Bb Danao Mariel Millanes 1^st RU Jovelyn 4^th RU Michelle 

The glamorous highlight of Danao’s town fiesta celebration was organized not only to select a qualified lady as the town’s bet for Miss Bohol but also to draw attention to the plight of PWD’s or Persons with Disabilities. 

 Joven Lofranco w pageant hosts  Jerah Lin Orapa, Dexy Claire Canete and Sherwin Trazo

Inspired by the success of Glyssa Bingas Perez who gave Danao its first- ever Miss Bohol crown, the organizers were able to gather nine of the town’s fairest to compete in the Bb. Danao 2017 Pageant. Held at the brand- new Louis Thomas R. Gonzaga Memorial Cultural Center, the fast- paced two- hour jampacked show was ably hosted by three witty emcees namely; Jerah Lin Orapa, Dexy Claire Canete and Sherwin Trazo 

The candidates moments before announcement of final five

THE WINNERS Crowned as the first Bb. Danao was Mariel Millanes of Villa Anunciado. The 17 year old morena beauty was also named Miss Eco- Tourism, Face of the Night, Best in Prodn Number, Best in Swimsuit and Best in Interview. Rounding out the circle of winners were 3^rd RU Alexa Tahud, 2^nd RU Natalie Agunod, Bb Danao Mariel Millanes, 1^st RU Jovelyn Torregosa, 4^th RU Michelle Hagutin.

  JUDGES:  Jan Carlo Agrasaca, Pauline Amelincx, Christine Lopez, Olive Zoilo & Your Roving Eye

PANEL OF JUDGES Among the members of the panel of judges were 2017 Miss Bohol Pauline Amelincx, Miss Bohol 2016 3^rd RU Olive Zoilo, former beauty queen & NGO advocate Christine Ires Lopez and Mister Earth Philippines – Air 2017 Jan Carlo Agrasaca of Roxas City.

Miss Bohol 2017 gets her fair share of photo opps with admirers

 Sir Lirio Vitor with Olive and Christine

 with Stage Director John Kristian V. Busalanan

Project chair was Maam Annabelle Anunciado, Floor/Stage Director: John Kristian Busalanan, Music Director: Sarah Mae Lago and Backstage Committee: Jovencio Lofranco. Special thanks to the UDEC committee, Danao youth volunteers and the DOH HRH nurses. Special thanks to Lirio Vitor and Kag. Ginas E. Cenabre for the transportation and Mayor Naty Gonzaga for the accommodations and the complimentary tour and rides at Danao Adventure Park. 

with the lovely & soft- spoken Danao Mayor Natividad "Naty" Gonzaga 

While waiting for the show to start, Your Roving Eye had a casual chat with Mayor Naty Gonzaga who I congratulated for the town’s brand- new cultural center and the remarkable signs of economic activity in the town. Mayor Gonzaga shared that she’s very proud of the town’s people who are now empowered through livelihood projects and opportunities that have been supported by funds and technical know- how by various govt. agencies.

Coming Up: Your Roving Eye Takes The Plunge!

Remembering the Late Marcel Gatal on Her Birthday

Today, April 26, she would have been 54 years old had she not gone ahead to the Great Beyond.  Last year, on All Souls Day, at three o’clock pm, Ate Marcel Gatal- Diego, the eldest child in our family lost in her three- year battle with breast cancer that was complicated by lung cancer.

 

 Marcel took the catwalk moments after
she was named Miss Young Bohol 1983  

Ate Marcel was a top radio newscaster and FM DJ of KISS 102.3 FM and DYRD 1161 AM during her college days after the inimitable Ardie Araneta discovered her during their Speech Lab class at the then Divine Word College now Holy Name University.

A certified beauty, she was Hiyas ng Silangan- Bohol 1982. She represented the province in the 1982 Hiyas ng Silangan- Philippines national finals where she was named Miss Talent and made it as a Top Ten Finalist. The following year, she represented Tagbilaran City in the Kabataang Barangay- organized Miss Young Bohol 1983 Pageant which she won also.

 Ate Marcel will always be remembered

In a text message sent to the family, Gov. Edgar Chatto who was KB Bohol Federated Chair when Miss Young Bohol 1983 was staged said 

” Marcel was a standout beautiful teenager representing Tagbilaran City KB Federation when she was crowned Ms Young Bohol 1983. She inspired the Boholano youth then with her wit, beauty & grace.

We extend our condolences & prayers to the bereaved family of Marcel as she begins her peaceful journey back to our Lord's Kingdom- Edgar, Pureza, Trisha & the Bohol KB Family”

We still mourn for our loss but we are also comforted by the thought that Ate Marcel Gatal Diego is in a better place where there is no pain, where the sun shines gloriously everyday and where she is finally in peace.

 

 Mikey Gatal & Ate Marcel with Edi Borja, former Gallares St.
neighbor & DWCT HS batchmate on what turned out to be
her last visit home last year


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When someone dear passes away, we realize that we could only talk to them and touch them in our dreams and in our memories. I did get the chance to see her in a dream just recently and I woke up to tear- stained pillows and the thought that I haven’t fully accepted that she is gone.

 

  Marcel : During the summer of her life

Ate Marcel, wherever you are, I know in my heart of hearts that you are at peace. Your reign as Miss Bohol may have long been over but you will always be fondly remembered in our hearts and in our collective memories.

Miss Calape 2017 Candidates: In Stills and In Motion

Miss Calape is the official preliminary that will select the Calapenhon beauty who embodies the ideals of Calape & can best represent the municipality in the prestigious annual quest for Miss Bohol. 

 Who will be Miss Calape 2017?

Miss Calape will not only be the municipality's bet to Miss Bohol but will also be the spokesperson for Calape's achievements and projects in the fields of culture & arts, tourism, the environment as well as become a role model for the young generation of Calapenhons.

Here are the official headshots of our Miss Calape 2017 candidates:

 

 # 1 Vivian Joyce Tampon Orillosa, 19
BENTIG

 # 2 Christine Jay Tampon Ancog, 22,
LABU-ON 

 # 3 Bea Nesperos Rasonabe, 16,
CALUNASAN 

 # 4 Michaella Cubillo Fronteras, 20,
STA. CRUZ 

 # 5 Angelika Ganol Concha, 17,
BENTIG


 

# 6 Kathleen Joie Abarquez Asilo, 20,
ABUCAYAN NORTE 

 # 7 Saraiah Alexandrea Estrosas Nueva, 20
MANDAUG

 # 8 Julie Ann Tubo Mejias, 20,
DESAMPARADOS

 # 9 Megan Marie Halasan Josol, 19
TULTUGAN

 # 10 Jeselle Delarmente Tesorio, 21,
CATMONAN 

VOTE FOR THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE

You may cast your vote for The People’s Choice Award. The candidate’s photo with the most number of shares wins the special award. 

Here’s the Miss Calape Official FB Page

WATCH THE GIRLS IN MOTION

Miss Calape 2017 Teaser Video

IMPORTANT DATES:

TALENT NIGHT                 Sunday, May 7, 8 pm, Calape Cultural Center

PAGEANT NIGHT             Wednesday, May 10, Calape Cultural Center

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Photo Credits:                   TJ Medrana Photography

Cinematographer:           Christian John Lungay

Direction:                            Raul Phillip Orimaco Gatal

Coordination:                    Tata Josol Amisola

Project Chair:                     Engr. Necie Pepito- Yu

Producer:                            LGU of Calape, Bohol