2018 Miss Bohol Girls Series # 16 Anyag sa Tubigon

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.  

Ma. Bethel Rose I. Rosco

Ma. Bethel Rose I. Rosco represents Tubigon, the Gateway to Northern Bohol. The 17 year old willowy charmer is a consistent honor student and completed Grade 11 with high honors. Presently, the campus personality is in Grade 12 and taking the STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics) Strand.

Loving her town means protecting it

Aside from her academics, she is also very active and involved in campus and community endeavors. The budding journalist is a Feature Writer and the Entertainment Editor of The Sentry (school publication) and is also part of the Supreme Student Government as Class Mayor. 

Ma. Bethel promotes hewr town's scenic spots & tourist draws

She describes herself as a bookworm whose passion for reading was nurtured when she started reading novels as a Grade Two pupil. She shares that reading has opened doors for her and has significantly contributed not only in shaping her views in life but also in cultivating & honing her overall personality. 

Tubigon is known for its durable & versatile loom weaving products

Tubigon’s delegates to Miss Bohol are known to be among the most prepared among the candidates and have the following distinct trademarks: polished presentation and pasarela skills, stylish wardrobe and the very important wit & eloquence. Just like her predecessors who have represented her town beautifully, she joins Miss Bohol as a polished and well- trained candidate.

Ma. Bethel: One of the girls to watch out for in Miss Bohol 2018

Joining the HFNS Miss Intramurals as an 8^th Grader paved the way for her to enter the world of pageantry. From the school- based beauty & personality search, she represented her school in the 2016 Miss BACS Pageant, a prestigious annual inter- school personality search, which she won. 

Ms. Rosco reacts with disbelief as she is crowned as Anyag sa Tubigon 2018 

by First Lady Pureza Chatto & Cong. Art Yap 

Just last summer, she was crowned Anyag sa Tubigon 2018 which gave her the opportunity to represent her town in the province’s most prestigious and longest- running beauty search.  

ADVOCACY. She has lived her whole life in Tubigon and loves her hometown so much that she wants to protect it in the most achievable way. She hopes to preserve her town’s beauty & environment through her PLASTIC FREE TUBIGON Advocacy. 

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

Miss Bohol 2018 Press Presentation

The 2018 Miss Bohol Pageant is officially on! The Bohol media finally got the chance to meet the 21 official candidates during the press presentation held at the Le Eng Restaurant of Bohol Tropics Resort.

Miss Bohol 2018 candidates preen for the press

After seeing and hearing the girls deftly parry the questions thrown during the Q & A session, the invited media concurred with lot of pageant observers that this year’s batch is very promising and has a lot achievers with impressive academic credentials.  

Ubay & Maribojoc flank lifestylebohol’s Sonieta Labasan 

Balilihan, Clarin, Tubigon, Valencia & Jagna

Tubigon, San Miguel & Corella

THE DARLING OF THE PRESS After the intense scrutiny and discernment from the girls’ responses to questions addressed to them, the mediamen cast their votes for the Darling of the Press award which will be announced and awarded on pageant night. The special award may not have a bearing on the pageant results but it is something to cherish and brag about because it’s not easy to win over the jaded media. 

Ardie Batoy with Clarin, Dimiao & Sagbayan

Charmers from Dauis , Loboc & Tagbilaran

MAGNA CUM LAUDE GIRLS: Jesseth & Roselle

Although there isn’t a specific criteria to guide the selection of the awardee, the unwritten rule is to look for composure, confidence & substance when answering questions plus the charm & personality of the candidate.  

EARLY FAVORITES  Netizens and pageant fans who watched the proceedings over DYRD Ang Kasaligan FB Page have picked the following as the standouts: 

1. Miss Bilar, a petroleum engineer & magna cum laude graduate, was a picture of composure & confidence.

2. Miss Loboc, an outstanding campus personality who excels in academics and extracurricular activities displayed a depth and maturity rarely seen from someone her age.

3. Miss Maribojoc, an international flight attendant, who was effortlessly beautiful.

4. Miss Ubay, an architecture graduate who dreams of a green architecture, was a statuesque beauty.

Other standouts were Tubigon, Sagbayan, Sevilla & Talibon. The prettiest & most charming faces belonged to Sagbayan, San Miguel, Valencia & Tagbilaran City.

Miss Bohol 2018 Project Chair Madame Pureza Chatto & Liza, Your Roving Eye & Ardie Batoy

Finally, here’s a gentle reminder for all the girls’ supporters and fans:

The press presentation should not be treated as a barometer or indicator on who will emerge as this year’s winners.  While giving the media and the public a chance to get to know more about the girls especially on their school & career backgrounds, plus information on the schedule of activities & venues, the press presentation is primarily an opportunity to promote & publicize the pageant.

All 21 candidates will compete in swimsuits, evening gowns & onstage interviews on pageant night.  The total scores combined with the talent night scores will determine the five candidates who will advance to the final round. 

DON’T FORGET: Talent Night: Friday, July 13, 8 pm, Bohol Cultural Center and Pageant Night: Saturday, July 21, 8 pm, Bohol Wisdom School Gym

Here Are the 2018 Miss Bohol Official Candidates

Ninety two years after the first Miss Bohol was crowned, fascination and fixation with the annual quest for the province’s fairest lass hasn’t waned. 

Photo Credits:  TJ Medrana Photography

After it was reinvented and relaunched in 2014 as the search for the Quintessential Boholana, the Miss Bohol Pageant has enjoyed a resurgence in its popularity and is one of the most anticipated highlights of the month- long Sandugo Festival celebration.

Bohol First Lady Pureza Chatto, Project Chair and Ana Loinda Saluan, Project Co- Chair announced that 21 ladies, each representing her town/ city of origin, will be vying to become the successor of Pauline Amelincx for the province’s most prestigious beauty title.

After the girls and the crew wrapped up the Mikee Andrei swimsuit shoot at the sprawling Donatela  Hotel in Tawala, Panglao, the girls posed for one group photo.

Here they are from left to right: 

Group 1  

ALBURQUERQUE Maria Niela Bungabong
VALENCIA Chime Marie Pajo
UBAY Anasela Zarisa Gaviola
TAGBILARAN CITY Raclaire Stephan Trigo
MARIBOJOC Ma. Mediatrix Escabarte

Group 2

BACLAYON Wenna Mae Ali
SIKATUNA Iris May Libres

SEVILLA Faith Lucille Lumosbong

BILAR Jesseth Nez Pasagad

TALIBON Mae Paracuelles

 Group 3

DAUIS Hannah Mae Cimeni
LOBOC Erika Limbago
LOON Charysse Jane Roferos
BALILIHAN Hanjhen Julio

JAGNA Roselle May Acebes

SAN MIGUEL Hazel Abrau

 Group 4

CORELLA Kristine Charisse Enriquez

TUBIGON Ma. Bethel Rose Rosco
CLARIN Liahona Lane Lorzano

DIMIAO Alexi Cahanap 

SAGBAYAN Johanne Benedict Labor

After seeing the girls in their swimwear, Your Roving Eye revised his list of top candidates.

Based on beauty & charm, fitness & confidence, the other girls to watch out for will now include from Group 1 & 2, the girls from Valencia, Tagbilaran City & Bilar with Maribojoc slowly catching up.  From Group 3 & 4, the girls from Dauis, Loon & San Miguel.

Things are indeed heating up as the girls start putting on their game faces. Your Roving Eye however believes that the ultimate game- changer would have to be the press presentation for this is where the ladies would be separated from the girls.  

IMPORTANT DATES:

Press Presentation          : Friday, June 29, KEW Hotel

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

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

Renaissance Spa & Beaute Studio: Rejuvenation & Restoration Redux

Renaissance Spa & Beautè Studio, one of Bohol’s trendsetting & most popular spa & pampering clinics, formally opened yesterday with after moving in to its new location. 

Renaissance Spa & Beaute Studio is now open

Owned and operated by the Arcaya family, it is located at the second floor of the new Lite Port Center along Gallares St.

In keeping with the business name, the spa’s private cubicles are named after artists who flourished during the era like Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci & Raphael. Inside each cubicle is a famous masterpiece of the artist.

Bohol First Lady Pureza Chatto gamely attends to Leah's digits

They are open from 9 am to 7 pm for salon services and from 9 am to 12 mn for spa services.  And get this: Your pampering sessions will be at discounted introductory rates until the end of November! 

 Your Roving Eye with Msgr. Jeff Malanog & Tony Bandala

 Harbor Gardens’ Belen Pioc, Shopper’s Mart’s Flor Hwan 

& socialite/ civic leader Myrna Torrefranca

 Renaissance Spa’s Chad Arcaya, hotshot lawyer Atty Doy Magdoza
& Jean Liza Arcaya

 Antonette & Leah Sumampong flank Balilihan Mayor Pureza Chatto

 Sumampong sisters with Your Roving Eye

College Chums: Shaun Dadang,
Contessa Butron & Chad Arcaya 

Book your appointments at (038) 544. 0052 or at 0917.3267.588

So what are you waiting for? 

  

  

And Heaven Gains Another Beautiful Boholana Angel

November opened in a somber mood for Your Roving Eye’s family. 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, a top radio newscaster and FM DJ of KISS 102.3 FM and DYRD 1161 AM during her college days is survived by husband Tony Diego, children Kenneth & Katrina, Mama Fely, brothers, sisters and relatives. She was 53 years old.

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. 

 L-R: Hareth Inting Sepe , Belen Karaan Domingo, Erma Laga , Ate Marcel Gatal Diego,

Bohol First Lady & Balilihan Mayor Pureza Veloso Chatto & Sisinia Patalinghug Andersson

During a DWCT HS Batch 1979 Gathering

The following year, she represented Tagbilaran City in the Kabataang Barangay- organized Miss Young Bohol 1983 Pageant which she won also.

 At the summer of her life

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”

The family grieves for our loss but is 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.

Here are the important dates: Nov 9 & 10 – Funeraria Gomez Vigil, November 11- Necrological Mass & Interment. Final details to be updated soon

Miss Bohol 2016 Talent Show Highlights

Last Saturday, July 9, the much- awaited Talent Competition of Miss Bohol 2016 took place at the Bohol Wisdom School Gym. 

Although the scores earned from this particular area of judging is only 10% of the total scores that determine who makes the next cut, the candidates and their handlers make sure that they’re prepared for it. 

Most I believe, have ascribed to the notion that the bigger & the more complicated the routines or the production design, the better it would be. The talent segment has become an event in itself and is usually held on a separate date and venue.

 HOSTS: Your Roving Eye & reigning Miss Bohol 2015 Eda Cimafranca

True enough, the girls did prepare for the talent showdown with the most elaborate sets & jaw- dropping props & costumes that can rival those of musicals or stage plays.

EXPERT PANEL OF JUDGES

The judging panel for last week’s Talent Competition was made up of Boholano culture and arts luminaries Lutgardo “Gardie” Labad, Marianito Luspo and Vida Tirol de Juan, experts who had linkages, experience and exposure in the performing and creative arts.

HOW THE TALENT SEGMENT IS JUDGED: 

The judges were to evaluate each candidate's performance and give her a score based on quality of performance, mastery & virtuosity, stage presence, star quality & entertainment value. My only quibble about the criteria was the inclusion of audience impact and relevance. Audience impact would surely hurt the girls who could only muster a few supporters. And when does relevance have anything to do with pure and unadulterated talent?

CANDIDATE # 1 MISS LILA 

 CANDIDATE # 2 MISS JAGNA

  CANDIDATE # 3 MISS LOBOC

But apart from its entertainment value, does it really bring out the best of the candidates when it comes to showcasing their performing arts talent?

As judge and pageant coach, I notice that most candidates usually showcase everything in the very limited time that they have to present their talents.

 CANDIDATE # 4 MISS ALBURQUERQUE

 CANDIDATE # 5 MISS SEVILLA

  CANDIDATE # 6 MISS DAUIS

Good if the candidate is actually versatile but my advice for the girls would be to showcase ONLY what they really excel in. If she croaks like a frog, never ever dare to sing live! If you realize that the backup dancers are way way better and can actually eclipse your moment onstage, then forget having a pair of back up dancers.! 

  CANDIDATE # 7 MISS GARCIA- HERNANDEZ

  CANDIDATE # 8 MISS PITOGO ISLAND

 CANDIDATE # 9 MISS TALIBON 

Candidates and coaches have to be reminded that the talent segment is judged mainly and most of the times, solely on the basis of the girl's performance. The judges are focused on the sterling aspect of the performance, how the girl connects with the audience and of course, the star quality.

Does she catch & hold the attention of judges & audiences alike?

 CANDIDATE # 10 MISS TUBIGON

 CANDIDATE # 11 MISS DUERO 

  CANDIDATE # 12 MISS DANAO

If you can out sing Leah Salonga, then showcase your vocal stylings with a solo not an entire repertoire. The judges and the audience don't have to eat the whole cake to know it's delicious, right? Having the most expensive costumes & accessories and being provided with the most impressive props would just be an exercise in futility.

So remember, focus on what you can actually deliver and what you’re really good at.

  CANDIDATE # 13 MISS PANGLAO

  CANDIDATE # 14 MISS PANGLAO

  CANDIDATE # 15 MISS TAGBILARAN CITY

  CANDIDATE # 16 MISS LOON

Not many might have been blessed with the grace & fluidity of Terpsichore or trained under the tutelage of Thespis but at the end of the day, the deafening applause, the admiration from adoring fans and the chance to share with the audience one's art are all worth the endless rehearsals and the pressure to deliver. 

  the girls with Miss Bohol 2016 Project Chair
Bohol First Lady Pureza V. Chatto &
JCI Chocolate Hills Lady Jaycees Queenie Fullante

Catch the excitement and the drama of the most glamorous highlight of Bohol Sandugo Festival 2016 as Miss Bohol marks the 90th year since its debut in 1926!

PAGEANT DATE: July 17, Sunday, 8 pm, Bohol Wisdom Gymnasium, Tagbilaran City.

Photo Credits: Miss Bohol FB Page & TJ Medrana Photography