BES. PH & Tourism Frontliners Get Jabbed Against COVID 19

As Bohol stirs back to life and welcomes back visitors and tourists, tourism & event frontliners also face the risk of infection from covid19 because of frequent face- to- face interaction with clients.

BES.PH members
Layout by Michael Yu

The Bohol Event Suppliers - PH (BES-PH), Bohol's biggest group of event professionals & composed of planners, coordinators, florists, hair & make-up artists, program hosts & event emcees, designers, boutique owners, music & dance entertainers, light & sound providers, meal caterers, modeling agents & handlers,  photographers & videographers, is grateful for the vaccination opportunity. 

Alexis Cadelina oversees the Bool Elem School vaccination 

Thank you to the Department of Tourism, the Bohol Tourism Office, Bohol Gov. Art Yap, Tagbilaran City Mayor Baba Yap, Tagbilaran City First Lady Jane Yap, the resorts and hotels sector for accommodating the group in the ongoing covid19 vaccination rollouts in Tagbilaran City and Panglao. 

Your Roving Eye was one of those who were listed for the vaccination schedule last Tuesday, June 20 at Bool Elementary School.

From registration to pre- counseling, to the vaccine jab itself and the post- vaccination, it was fast- paced and well- organized. 

Kudos to BES-PH Pres. Chan Schreurs Wallace for the coordination and to the staff who manned the vaccination rollout. 

Why We Need to RSVP

It’s already November? Whatever happened to October? This means December’s going to be breathing down our necks a few weeks from now with Christmas just around the corner.  

With parties and functions to attend to, here’s a timely tip is for both hosts and guests alike, because there seems to be a lot of confusion about the meaning of the term RSVP. Often, guests will see those letters on an invitation and not be sure what they're supposed to do about it.

Your Roving Eye believes that it’s a social faux pas and a kiss of death when you put an RSVP request on an invitation and guests don't do anything about it.  

 will they or won’t they?

This could mean that rudeness & the lack of social graces is a growing trend in our society. Or, perhaps, if we have to be kind about the situation, people simply are simply too gauche or do not understand what the term means.

Assuming that the reason guests don't RSVP to an invitation is a case of ignorance, here’s a refresher on Social Etiquette 101: RSVP comes from the French expression "répondez s'il vous plaît", meaning "please respond".

If RSVP is written on an invitation, it means the invited guest must tell the host whether or not they plan to attend the party. It does not mean to respond only if you're coming or not coming. It means the host and/ or the event coordinator needs a definite head count for the planned event, and needs it by the specified date.

IF YOU FAIL TO RSVP

Can you imagine what the consequences would be if the host/ celebrant/ coordinator cannot even have an estimate on the expected number of attendees and have to resort to a guessing game? It would either be two things; A heavy turnout of guests or a trickle only. Either way, it would mean issues regarding reservation of venues, shortage of party favors, wastage of catered food and drinks, difficulties in seating. We haven’t even included the problem of the “eat and run “ guests.

So if the guests don’t RSVP, blacklist and never ever invite them again. Kidding aside, the next time you see RSVP on an invitation you receive, please call your host and respond promptly. That would spare everyone a headache.

Unforgettable Genica- Leah Aceron Jabines

To be eighteen is more than just being of legal age. For girls, reaching this milestone means having a reason to celebrate and realizing one’s dream coming out party. 

Most debutantes opt for the fairy tale theme for this gives them the perfect opportunity to become a princess even for just a night.

 unforgettable Genica- Leah Aceron Jabines

Here’s a throwback for Genica- Leah A. Jabines , one of the most unforgettable debutantes I have ever encountered and whose pre- event photo sessions Your Blogger personally supervised.

Photo Credit : Mark Ramasola of Artline Studio

Hair & Make Up : Joan Torrefranca & Ryan Sines

Gowns : EJ Relampagos

Creative Director : Raul Gatal

Locale: Punta Cruz Tower, Maribojoc, Bohol

Fab & Fantastic Bohol Wedding Photos by Nog Bernido

Here’s a sneak peek at the breathtaking forest wedding of Joan Christine and Frederic Soupart as captured by the lenses of top Bohol- based photographer Nog Bernido (www.nogbernido.com).

Event styling & Floral arrangements :Blue Grass Project  by Michael Yu & Joseph Ven Dumadag

Wedding Coordinator: Silverbleu Weddings & Things Marigold Zaldivar Fuego

Hair & Make Up: Jhan Jhan del Valle

Wedding Gown: Karen Ferrer  

Bohol Welcomes Canada Part 2

On hand to welcome the guests were Hon. Leonila Montero, Panglao Mayor &  Atty. Lucas Nunag, Chairman, Bohol Provincial Tourism Council

 

 H.E. Petronila P. Garcia with Panglao Mayor Nila Montero & V Mayor Pdro Fuertes 

Michael Yu & Boy Dumadag of Blue Grass Project organized the event in coordination with the TPB, the provincial government of Bohol and the event management teams of Mae Supremo-Li, Maleth Zafra & Marigold Zaldivar- Fuego.

 L-R: Boy Dumadag, Jan del Valle, Janin Yap Tan & Michael Yu 

 Bohol's top event organizers 

Bohol’s homegrown talents Joseph Gara, Loboc Children's Choir, LUPAE Performing Arts Ensemble, Fire Dancers & Panglao Ethnika Ensemble, Superseven for the Hawaii- inspired- Photo Booth, the henna tattoo artists Rasti And Albert, the makeup duo of Janin Yap Tan and Jhan Jhan del Valle, the Island City Mall models all did a great job. 

  Bohol's Pride: Loboc Children's Choir

Special mention to   the Brownbuds Mendel's Legacy who brought the guests to their feet for some fun fun fun dancing as the special luau was about to draw to a close.

 Your Blogger & DJ Jacky of WLS 97.1 

Your Blogger co- hosted the event with the magnificent Odessa Pusta- Rodriguez who took time off from her disc jockeying duties at 97.1 WLS Lupig Sila in Cebu City

Here's the link to  Bohol Welcomes Canada Part One
                             
                              Bohol Welcomes Canada Part Three

Photo Credits:

Marvin Lao of Bluewater Panglao Resort, Bohol

Odessa Pusta- Rodriguez

Michael Yu

Meet the Guys behind Electro Circuit

One balmy Thursday evening, we responded to an invite from Electro Circuit’s organizers for a brief chitchat at Eping & Marge Estavilla’s Crabhouse by the Bay.

 L-R: Agag Lim, LJ Lumayag, Eping Estavilla, JA Uy, Ikoy Mercado

LJ, Jay, Agag & Ikoy, four enterprising Boholano gentlemen of diverse backgrounds & varied interests yet bound by one commonality: all four love to hang out with friends & associates in trendy night spots after a week of hard work. Collectively, they call themselves Room 4 Events

That love for clubbing and hanging out with friends led to the idea of staging “Electro Circuit”, a dance party of epic proportions and part of a circuit party. They have created such a buzz for the event that they already have received inquiries from as far as Palawan, Gen Santos & Leyte on the possibility of bringing Electro Circuit to their respective places.

So here’s the gist of a two- hour exchange with the guys who assured us that partying will never be the same again in Bohol

SO WHAT’S A CIRCUIT DANCE PARTY? 

A circuit party is a large dance event. It extends through the night and into the following day. Each participating bar is represented by one or two of its top DJ’s whose live performances are featured in a large dance event in this case during Electro Circuit where the music is amplified with a large sound reinforcement system, typically with large subwoofers to produce a deep bass sound.

SO WHY A CIRCUIT PARTY? 

We want to introduce the concept of a circuit party to the new generation of Boholanos.  Basically, a circuit party is a number of affiliated events where each participating bar is represented by one or two of their top resident DJs. For this circuit party we go island hopping for we have Cebu’s Club Alchology,LIV Super Club and Barcode.  Bohol has Time-Out Bar, Club Sphere and U-Bar.

SO WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM ELECTRO CIRCUIT?   

The December 5 event that combines clean wholesome fun with  nonstop  electronic dance music will be highlighted by awesome LED projected images, beam lights, visual effects show & smoke machines to heighten the sensory experience And the best highlight? Cebu’s club regulars, Bohol’s cool crowds & the most good- looking dudes & dudettes including the founders & members of RMAB (Ramp Models Association of Bohol) who will be celebrating their 5^th year anniversary in the same event.

AS THE EVENT ORGANIZERS, HOW DID YOU MANAGE THE WORK DETAILS?   

LJ oversaw the event planning & management, Ikoy handles the production & operational aspects of the event, Ag Ag is handling the marketing & promotions in collaboration with publicists & PR guys while JA Uy took charge of the Finance, Sales & Sponsorship concerns

WHERE CAN WE SCORE THE TICKETS?   

We are lucky to have a vast network of friends & associates who have responded to our request for assistance especially in the distribution & sales of tickets.  Tickets are available at the following: Crab House Restaurant, Chriscent Ville Hotel,Dong Juan, K and N Productions, Shiang Ma Nou, Sophie Paris Shop, JCI Boholana Kisses Members, Alpha Phi Omega Sorority and Fraternity Members, Ramp Models Association of Bohol Members, Bohol Designers Circle Members. 

By the way, the earlier the public buys the tickets, the more discounts. For more details, please check out our official FB Page “Electro Circuit: Neon Party & DJ Music Festival”

Photos by Ghen Lumayag Photography 

10 Reasons Why You Should Join #ElectroCircuit

Everybody’s talking about it! Electro Circuit, Bohol’s most awaited dance party!

The Hottest DJ’s. Bohol’s Coolest Crowd. The Most Awesome Venue!

December 5, 2014, Crabhouse by the Bay, Tagbilaran City, Bohol

Even Your Blogger is joining Electro Circuit

Text by LJ Lumayag of K&N Productions and one of the founders of Room 4 Events

Electro Circuit: Bohol's Awaited Dance Party

For 100% certified Boholano partyphiles, here’s GOOD NEWS!  

Electro Circuit , , the highly- anticipated neon party featuring nonstop performances by club DJ’s playing electronic dance music from dusk till dawn is finally going to happen on December 5, 2014, Crabhouse by the Bay, Tagbilaran City.

The yearender party will be topbilled by US- based DJ Tom Taus, top Filipino DJ who has played in some of the hottest bars and clubs in Los Angeles, Hollywood & Las Vegas.

HOT CLUB DJ’S Joining him are celebrity female club DJ’s Jennifer Lee & Ashley Rivera as well as Bohol- based club DJ’s from Time Out, Club Atmosphere & U- Bar of Bohol and Cebu’s Club Alchology, Liv Super Club & Bar Code in an event  that will combine clean wholesome fun with  nonstop  electronic dance music.

Awesome laser light shows, LED projected images, visual effects & smoke machines will heighten the sensory experience.

COOL CROWD And the best highlight? Cebu’s club regulars, Bohol’s cool crowds & the most good- looking dudes & dudettes including the founders & members of RMAB (Ramp Models Association of Bohol) who will be celebrating their 5^th year anniversary in the same event.

Check out the EVENT’S official FB Page 

Electro Circuit: Neon Party & DJ Music Festival

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Miss Silka Bohol 2014 Grand Finale Swimsuit Parade

Miss Silka Bohol 2014 is primarily a search for a product endorser & image model. As such, she has to possess not only a strikingly beautiful face that registers well in photographs & in person but also a radiant, flawless & smooth complexion.

These physical attributes were evaluated and rated in the Mikee Andrei Swimsuit Competition by a separate panel of judges last September 12 at the BQ Mall Atrium

Here are the highlights of the Swimsuit Parade during the Grand Finale last September 26 at the Isand City Mall

Marian is Miss Photogenic & Miss Juicy Cologne while Pearl is the Darling of the Press 

Pearl wins an Alona Tropical Beach Resort overnight stay for two as Darling of the Press

Eda Cimafranca shows of the winning figure that won for her Best in Swimsuit

Photo Credits:

RichieNoel Photoworks

Ghen Lumayag Photography