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Almost everyone associated with the Mister Bohol search address him by his nickname Blair. Eighteen year old JOSE IMMANUEL PLAZA who turned a year older two days after the pageant finals is a fitness trainer back in Australia. Already towering with his 6’1” height, he was one of the crowd favorites and was selected as Best in Swimwear and Best in Interview. 

When asked why he chose physical fitness as his advocacy, he responded that it was not only to instill discipline and build a better physique but also to develop mental fortitude which is necessary to overcome challenges and obstacles.

He was born and raised here in Bohol before the family migrated to Brisbane, Australia where he is also active in school and as a member of their youth parish church.

He is very proud of his Boholano roots which is the reason why the family always makes it a point to visit his hometown regularly.

Together with James Howard Saldia of Baclayon and Aaron Yance De Castro, he will be representing the province in a national pageant.

Photo Credits: Mister Bohol FB Page

The First- Ever Mister & Miss PGBh Search !

In a province where pageant winners are revered and treated as celebrities, it was no surprise when the call for contestants from among the different sectors or offices at the Capitol was sounded off. 

As highlight for their family day celebration, it generated a lot of buzz and excitement and so there it was, the unique pageant that culminated with its coronation night at the Bohol Cultural Center last September 28. Seven pairs of male and female employees representing their respective sectors or offices in the Bohol Provincial Government pitted personality, poise and popularity in the first- ever Mister & Miss PGBh Quest. 

The contestants in their sportswear 

The pair from Finance receives the Darling of the Crowd
sashes from COS Atty.  Jun Amora & BM Jamie Villamor 

BEST IN SPORTSWEAR. The pair from Legislative with
Prov'l Legal Officer Atty. Handel Lagunay & BM Lucille Lagunay

The candidates used the contest as a platform to acquaint the general public of the important role of their respective departments in governance and public service.

The glitzy event opened with a spectacular production number to the amazement and delight of the Capitol employees and top government officials who were there to cheer for their candidates. 

This year’s pioneering candidates and sectors represented were # 1 Mr. Jan Ashley Gementiza & Ms. Sarah Mae Balite of Legislative Sector, # 2 Mr. Jeffrey Torralba & Ms. Stephanie Gesite of Finance Sector, # 3 Mr. Alexies Cacho & Ms. Anacel Gultia of Infrastructure Sector, # 4 Mr. Anthony Pastorfide & Ms. Joanne Pinat of Economic Sector, # 5 Dr. Eli Sajulga & Ms. Cherie Jane Cirunay of Health Sector, # 6 Mr. Gabriel Torreon & Ms. Maraya Angela Solera of Devt. Administration and # 7 Jaypee Ian Morgia & Ms. Maria Berlin Algusar of Social Sector.

Best Talent performers were Economic sector's  Anthony &
Joanne for their magical & mesmerizing "Whole New World" duet

The contestants competed in five areas of judging; Opening Production Number, Sportswear, Talent, Formal Wear& the Q & A where they expounded on the biggest contribution of their respective sectors or offices in governing the provincial government towards building Bohol as a dynamic & progressive province. The pair from Economic Sector won the Q & A round with their convincing & persuasive answers.   

BEST IN FORMAL. The Health sector bets with
Atty. Jun Amora & BM Gloria Gementiza

MEET THIS YEAR’S WINNERS

Mister & Miss PGBh 2022

1st Runners Up

2nd Runners Up

Male candidate # 1, the tall & charming Mr. Jan Ashley Gementiza of Legislative was named Mister PGBh 2022. 1^st RU was # 5 Dr. Eli Sajulga of Health and 2^nd RU was # 4 Mr. Anthony Pastorfide of Economic.

Female candidate # 5 Cherie Jane Cirunay of Health was visibly surprised & got emotional when she heard her name being announced as Miss PGBh 2022. 1^st RU was # 1 Sarah Mae Balite of Legislative and 2^nd RU was # 4 Ms. Joanne Pinat of Economic

the candidates looking glamorous in their formal wear

Here are the winners of the special awards: 

SPECIAL AWARD	MALE WINNER	FEMALE WINNER
Best in Production Number	# 1 Legislative	# 1 Legislative
Best in Sportswear	# 1 Legislative	# 1Legislative
Best Talent Performance	# 4 Economic	# 4 Economic
Best in Formal Wear	# 5 Health	# 5 Health
Darling of the Crowd	# 2 Finance	# 2 Finance

PANEL OF JUDGES. Members of the panel of judges chaired by top Boholano fashion designer EJ Relampagos were beauty queen & SMART Communications- Bohol Customer Devt. Manager Ms. Maryknoll Romerde, businesswoman & Miss Bohol Co- Chair Ms. Ana Loinda Saluan, Tagbilaran City Events, Culture & Arts Office Head Mr. Joseph Alexis Cadelina and Mister Bohol 2021 Mr. Arneil Kadusale.

Mister & Miss PGBh 2022 was the glamorous highlight and finale of the Capitol employees’ Family Day celebration. It was organized and led by Maam Jo Relampagos, Head of the Bohol Provincial Human Resource Management & Development Office. Show Director was Mr. Eme Pinos of Bohol Economic Development & Investment Promotion Office.

Photo Credits: Robert Justy Alfarero & EJ De Guzman

Queen of Bohol 2022 Press Presentation

It was a bumper harvest of beauties during the sashing ceremony & press presentation for Queen of Bohol 2022 held at the Tagbilaran City Hall Atrium just this afternoon. 

After their individual introductions, each of the candidates underwent a Q & A with the members of the press.

Joining me at the press table were veteran newsmen Rey Chiu & Ric Obedencio, content creator Jhuriz, vlogger Paolo Rigotti and top FM dj Chevy. 

The five who got the highest scores were the candidates from Ubay, Jagna, Tubigon, Maribojoc and Talibon. One of them will be awarded the "Darling of the Press" special title which will be known on coronation night.

Jagna, Tubigon, Maribojoc, Talibon & Ubay 

As the pageant gets underway, some of the candidates have emerged as early favorites with the gorgeous quartet of Ubay, Jagna, Balilihan and Tubigon leading the pack. 

Among the best speakers were Tagbilaran City, San Miguel and Garcia- Hernandez. 

Some of the most charming girls were the beauties from Getafe, Duero and Bilar. 

But anything can still happen as the girls still have to compete in the preliminary competitions and engage their fans and followers on social media. 

Thirty- four beauty delegates from all over the province will vie for the crown on August 27, BWS Gym.

The activity which kicked off the Queen of Bohol 2022 journey exceeded our expectations and we were pleasantly surprised with the topnotch caliber of candidates. 

Expect a grand and spectacular pageant night from the LGBTQ Community of Bohol. 

Pageant Chair is Roger Ryan "Khim" Magtagad together with Tamara Pancho and Kim Villamor as Creative Director and Pageant Consultant, respectively.