A Whole New World for Maxine Nayeli G. Yu

When a family’s firstborn turns a year old, it is a cause for celebration. With a nod to the Arabic roots of her name Maxine Nayeli which literally means greatest blessing, proud parents Neil Orven & Maureen Jade decided on an Arabian Nights theme for the thanksgiving dinner & kiddie party and had the grand ballroom of MetroCentre Hotel transformed into an enchanting Arabian palace complete with carpet and belly dancers.

Here are some photos from the birthday bash

Maxine Nayeli Golosino Yu: Greatest blessing to her family

 Celebrant with Calape Mayor Nelson Yu, Fr. Romie Barcelona, parents, 
Tita Kneesa & Engr. Necie Yu

Belly dancers add flavor & flair to the Arabian Nights themed party

Nathan & Dr. Stella Lim, Beben & Engr. Gemma Inting, Amy Cortidor,

Buboy & Lilia Labunog,  Dr. Joy Bullecer,Tessie Mapute, Zarah Dejaresco, 

Stephen Visarra, Marvin Lim, Dr. Marjoe Nazareno & Engr. Necie Yu

 Mommy Maureen & Princess Maxine

 Suppliers:

Jasmine Birthday Cake                  - Maret Bernadas & Kendary Pastries

Cupcakes & Pastries                       - Lourdes Pepito

Event Styling                                     Sparkles Bohol

Photo & Video                                   - Click Splash Studio

Costumes                                            - EJ Relampagos Couture

Concept & Coordination               - Raul Phillip Gatal

Two Boholana winners in the 2018 Mutya ng Pilipinas Golden Edition

The 2018 Mutya ng Pilipinas Pageant was a trending topic for Boholanos last year for two reasons; First, the prestigious nationwide pageant was celebrating its golden anniversary and to mark the occasion, 50 lovely Filipinas from all over the Philippines and from overseas communities pitted pulchritude, poise & personality for the top Mutya ng Pilipinas crowns. 

Pauline Amelinckx: Pride of Bohol

Secondly, Bohol was represented by a well- loved and a social media darling, Pauline Cucharo Amelincx.  The 5’ 9” half Filipina & half Belgian stunner from Tubigon who was crowned Miss Bohol 2017 and Miss JCI Philippines 2017 was one of the strongest and among the most prepared Boholana beauties that we have sent to a national pageant.

Pauline Amelinckx scooped most of the special awards

Pauline Amelinckx in her Filipiniana & evening gown

 with Franco Soberano, Mutya 2001 Darlene Carbungco & Anthony Tamayo

She didn’t disappoint and harvested most of the special awards that were at stake. Before the pageant night ended, Pauline clinched the Mutya ng Pilipinas- Global Beauty Queen and will represent the country in the Miss Global Beauty Queen competition, to be held in Seoul, South Korea this May. 

 Two Boholana winners in the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2018  Pageant

Pauline's dad is Belgian while Jade's dad is Australian

SPECIAL MENTION goes to Jade Roberts of Australia, a flight attendant, a model and stage thespian who won the  Mutya ng Pilipinas- Overseas Communties title during the same pageant. Her mom Venus Roberts is a Boholana who traces her roots in Calape, Bohol, the neighboring town of Tubigon where Pauline comes from. Jade, along with her mom, made a courtesy call to the town officials of Calape led by Mayor Nelson Yu right after the pageant. 

Her mom’s maiden name is Venus Sepe and hails from Desamparados Calape Bohol. She graduated elementary from Calape and studied first year high school in BPI Calape. The rest of her education was in Cebu.  Mrs. Venus Roberts says that every time they have a holiday in the Philippines, they always manage to go home to Calape, her hometown.

She said that Jade loves Bohol so much especially the friendly and warm Boholanos and the kids most especially. Jade loves kids because she used to teach younger kids to read & write when she was in grade school as Sister Mora, her school principal, always requested her to let Jade go with her on weekends to teach reading to kids from a small remote area in Halls Creek Western Australia. Jade’s mom owns a business in Halls Creek Western Australia & Northern Territory.

Technically, Bohol had two winning candidates in Mutya ng Pilipinas, the second longest running beauty search in the country. 

Calape town officials led by Mayor Yu pose with Jade Roberts, mom Venus & relatives

Jade Roberts with Calape Mayor Nelson Yu

BCDO, Inc Inducts Inaugural Set of Officers

Just recently, members and officers the newly- reorganized Bohol Contractors Development Organization Inc. ditched their casual get- up and set aside their tools of the trade as they gathered for the group’s inaugural induction and installation of officers at the Lotus Hall of Belian Hotel. 

CabSec Leoncio Evasco Jr. inducts Engr. Avelia De Vera as BCDO Inc President

  Calape Mayor Nelson Yu, wife Necie, children Kneesa & Neil flank CabSec Jun Evasco

Engr. Restituto Suarez Jr. & sons join CabSec Evasco for a photo memento

The CabSec with Amit & Menchu Yu and children 

Engr. De Vera with children Dr. John Christopher & Engr. Joy

 Engr. Boboy Labunog & wife Lilia Labunog//. Engr. Nereo Llorente & wife Babie Llorente

Cabinet Secretary of the Office of the President Mr. Leoncio B. Evasco, Jr. was the inducting officer. During his keynote address, he recalled how he used to be the head of the Davao City Engineering Office. He challenged the industry leaders to be allies and partners of the government and being agents of change as the country rebuilds itself. 

Engr. De Vera, Engr. Yu, Mercedes Opada & Babie Llorente

Elected president was Engr. Avelia De Vera who is the first Boholana to lead the male- dominated industry.  In her acceptance speech, Engr. De Vera exhorted the group to build with purpose and with passion in order to create a smarter, stronger & more self- sustaining society. 

BCDO Inc Officers: Engr. Yu, Mr. Maluenda, Mr. Yu & Engr. Labunog

BCDO Inc Officers w CabSec Evasco, Atty. Boiser, Engr. Membreve & Mr. Calipusan

The rest of the officers are Vice Pres. Mr. Cesar Maluenda, Secretary Mr. Mario Ramir Yu, Treasurer Engr. Rodrigo Labunog, Auditor Engr. Manuelito Varquez & PRO Engr. Nereo Llorente.

Members of the BOD are Engr. Herbert Malmis, Engr. Restituto Suarez Jr., Mr. Christopher Lyndon Uy, Engr. Dennis Berenguer & Engr. Necie P. Yu

Atty. Boiser toasts the BCDO officers for a stronger group and more solid future

Among the guests during the induction were Bohol Irrigation Project (BHIP) manager Engr. Modesto Membreve, former Loboc Mayor Leon Calipusan, Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Mitchell John Boiser, friends and families. 

Alma Golosino sings effortlessly while Franklin Ungab looks on

ABS CBN Tawag ng Tanghalan semifinalist Alma Mida Golosino & Franklin Ungab provided the musical entertainment.

Your Roving Eye coordinated and emceed the affair.

Photo Credits: TJ Medrana Photography

An Angel Is Crowned Miss Calape 2017

Tall and statuesque at 5 feet and 8 inches, 17 year old Angelika Ganol Concha of Bentig was crowned Miss Calope 2017 after she bested a field of 10 lovelies during the grand coronation night held at the Calape Cultural Center & Sports Arena.  She earned the distinction of being the first to wear the Shandar crown specially designed & created for the Miss Calape 2017 Pageant.

 Angelika reacts after being named Miss Calape 2017

 crowned by Calape  Mayor Nelson Yu & First Lady Necie Yu with
Miss Calape 2012  Anne Roxas Rulona

Aside from the title and the honor of representing her town in the Miss Bohol 2017 Pageant this July, Ms. Concha also won five of the 13 special awards and corporate titles that were handed out during the pageant.  

 Photo Credits: Vieuma Photography

She was named Best in Swimsuit, Best in Interview, Miss EJ Relampagos Style Award, Miss Renaissance Spa & the People’s Choice Award.

 Photo Credits: Vieuma Photography

in her Kim Villamor evening gown 

Photo Credits: Vieuma Photography

THE WINNERS' CIRCLE

Rounding out the winners’ circle were 1^st RU Michaella Fronteras of Sta. Cruz, 2^nd RU Saraiah Alexandra Nueva of Mandaug, 3^rd RU Kathyleen Joie A. Asilo of Abucayan Norte and 4^th RU Bea N. Rasonabe of Calunasan.

3^rd RU Kathyleen,  1^st RU Michaella, MC 2017 Angelika, 2^nd RU Saraiah, 4^th RU Bea
Photo Credits: Ric Obedencio 

COMPLETE LIST OF SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS:

SPECIAL AWARD	NAME OF CANDIDATE	AREA REPRESENTED
Miss Photogenic	# 4 Michaella C. Fronteras	Sta. Cruz
Miss Friendship	# 7 Saraiah Nueva	Mandaug
Miss Talent	# 10 Jeselle D. Tesorio	Catmonan
Best in Prod’n Number	# 4 Michaella C. Fronteras	Sta. Cruz
Best in Swimsuit	# 5 Angelika G. Concha	Bentig
Best in Interview	# 5 Angelika G. Concha	Bentig
Best in Gown	# 4 Michaella  C. Fronteras	Sta. Cruz
People’s Choice Award	# 5 Angelika G. Concha	Bentig
Darling of the Press	# 1 Vivian Joyce T. Orillosa	Bentig
SMART Texters’ Choice	# 10 Jeselle D. Tesorio	Catmonan
Miss Renaissance Spa	# 5 Angelika G. Concha	Bentig
EJ Relampagos Style Award	# 5 Angelika G. Concha	Bentig
Ms. Alona Tropical Beach Resort	# 6 Kathyleen A. Asilo	Abucayan Norte

THE BOARD OF JUDGES

 

 spectacular stage setup that incorporated the LED wall technology

The board of judges chaired by DPWH Region 7 Director Engr. Ador Canlas included Mr. Supranational- Philippines 2016 AR Dela Serna, Miss Bohol International 2009 Carleen Angelica Yap, top Boholano designer EJ Relampagos, Cortes Mayor Hon. Iven Lim, Bohol Prov’l Administrator AE Damalerio, Bohol First Lady & Balilihan Mayor Pureza Chatto.

 

 Miss Calape 2017 Swimsuit Competition
Photo Credits: Vieuma Photography 

The 10 candidates competed in swimsuits, evening gowns, interviews and talent before they were trimmed down to the final five.

  Pageant host Gayle Yu interviews Tony Labrusca & James Ryan Cesena

Adding excitement to the evening were James Ryan Cesena & Tony Labrusca, both discoveries from ABS CBN’s Pinoy Boy Band Superstar talent search.

Calape Mayor Nelson Yu and First Lady Necie Yu, the pageant’s project chair extended their congratulations to all the winners and thanked everyone who supported the pageant.

EVENT SPONSORS:  

PROVINCIAL GOVT. OF BOHOL, GOV.EDGAR M. CHATTO, VICE GOV. DIONISIO D. BALITE, 1ST DISTRICT CONG. RENE L.RELAMPAGOS, BM VINCENZO ARCAMO, BM ABELEON DAMALERIO, BM RICKY MASAMAYOR, CORTES MAYOR IVEN LIM ,MR. NEIL ORVEN YU

  

EVENT PRESENTER:

ALTURAS GROUP OF COMPANIES

EVENT SPONSORS:

BOHOL BEE FARM, BOFFO RESORT- A SERENE EXPERIENCE, ALONA TROPICAL BEACH RESORT, RENAISSANCE SPA & BEAUTE STUDIO, SMART COMMUNICATIONS, BOHOL’S ROVING EYE- FOR PAGEANT NEWS & INFORMATION, LECHON MANOK NI SR. PEDRO & PIDRO’S FASTFOOD VILLAGE, THE BUZZ CAFÉ, VETERANS' BANK, LANDBANK OF THE PHILIPPINES, DBP TUBIGON BRANCH, CFI, B & J COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC SERVICE, BOHOL QUALITY SUPERSTORE, COOPERATIVE BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES , BLUE GRASS PROJECT Event Styling & Landscaping, STI SENIOR HIGH for Grades 11 & 12 Official Pageant Tabulator for Fast & Accurate Results, MR. MIGUEL ORTIZ OF SMALL TOWN LOTTERY (STL) TAGBILARAN

SPECIAL THANKS :

TJ MEDRANA PHOTOGRAPHY, CHRISTIAN LUNGAY PHOTOGRAPHY, VIEUMA PHOTOGRAPHY

XTIAN PRODUCTIONS

Behold the Miss Calape Crown ...

The journey towards the Miss Calape 2017 crown is nearing its homestretch with the conclusion of the Talent Competition last night at the Calape Cultural Center & Sports Arena, Bohol’s biggest indoor entertainment venue. 

More than the prestige & the honor to represent the town in the Miss Bohol 2017 Pageant in July, the girls  have set their eyes on the crown as well.

Miss Calape crown: Befitting royalty & grace


 

The crown was unveiled before the mediamen who covered the press conference that kicked off the 2017 Calape Town Fiesta celebration in honor of the town's patron saint, St. Vincent Ferrer. 

The winner of the Miss Calape 2017 title will earn the distinction of being the first to wear a beautiful crown that has been designed and crafted specifically for Miss Calape by Mark Tenchavez of Shandar Jewelry &  Shoe Company.

 Who will be the first to wear the brand- new Miss Calape crown?

The crown symbolizes and expresses the beauty, intelligence, confidence and power of the Calapenhon woman in particular & the Boholana in general. 

Each piece of the crown was designed to represent an important attribute of the Miss Calape titleholder who embodies the contemporary & empowered Calapenhon of today. 

The South African white rice ceramics that have been delicately arranged like peace offerings symbolize the town’s commitment to uphold unity, understanding, cooperation and tolerance.

According to Engr. Necie Yu, the pageant chair, the crown will be in the custody of the Municipal Treasurer's Office and will be worn by the winner on specific & officially- sanctioned activities that require the presence of the reigning titleholder.

The crown is composed of over 1,000 crystals & embellished with Swarovski rhinestones that symbolize the energy & positivity of Calape. It is inlaid with 33 emerald green gemstones to represent the 33 barangays that compose the town of Calape. 

The color green was specifically chosen to symbolize the town’s commitment to preserve its environment & to recognize the hardworking & persevering virtues of the Calapenhon. 

On whose head will the crown be resting at the culmination of the Miss Calape 2017 Pageant on Wednesday, May 10, 8 PM?