Top Three Favorites for Miss Bohol Sandugo 2013

From the 18 ladies who are competing in the 2013 Miss Bohol Sandugo Pageant which will culminate with a grand coronation tonight at the Bohol Cultural Center, here are the Top Three girls who got the highest number of votes from our blog readers who responded to the survey question 

"Who Do You Think Will Be Miss Bohol Sandugo 2013?"

When the poll officially closed last July 17 at 11:30 PM, the following girls emerged with the highest number of votes:

Now, let me make this clear: 

This poll is in no way affiliated with the Bohol Sandugo Foundation, Inc that oversees the staging of the pageant. 

Furthermore, our blog's survey outcome won't in any way affect the results of the pageant.

This was done as our humble way of drumming up interest and generating some publicity not only for the pageant but also for the entire Bohol Sandugo Festival

L-R: Shereen of Catigbian, Fritzie of Guindulman & Meschellane of Panglao

TOP THREE 

1st Miss Catigbian Shereen Alainah Cano Acuna garnered 39% of the total votes cast 

2nd Miss Guindulman Myra Fritzie Anana Golosino with 26 %

3rd Miss Panglao Meschellane Jade Cajels with 15%

Of course, everyone knows that this is not an accurate indicator as to who will eventually be proclaimed the queen for 2013 but one thing is for sure: 

These ladies have a huge fan base, massive support from their respective municipalities, friends and families

As I was going over the girls' biodata, I found out that these three have at least two things in common:

First, all three are BS Nursing degree holders from Holy Name University and are registered nurses

Second, I do know these three girls quite well. 

Fritzie was in my English 1  and 2 classes and during her freshman year, her entry was chosen as one the Top Ten Winners in a university- wide essay- writing contest. 

Here's the link to  HNU Diamond Jubilee Top Ten Winning Essays

Meschellane was in my English 2 writing Class and you guessed it, her writing skills & abilities are as impeccable as her spoken English

Shereen on the other hand, wasn't in my English classes but we had worked together in campus activities since she was a very active student leader and mind you, she certainly knew how to juggle her time between studies, hospital duty, community health nursing and attending to her responsibilities as Central Student Gov't and College of Nursing elected student official

Both Shereen and Meschellane had to compete and win in their respective municipalities' beauty search to earn the right to represent their towns in the Miss Bohol Sandugo Pageant

Incidentally, I was the emcee in their respective town pageants. 

Shereen won in the 2011 Miss Katigbawan Pageant  while Meschellane was crowned Miss Panglao 2012

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THESE LADIES

MISS CATIGBIAN

You can't help but fall in love with Shereen Acuna. 

She is such a natural charmer who always has a smile for everyone. She was raised in the United Arab Emirates and can speak very fluent Arabic. 

She worked as a Senior Customer Service Specialist for Convergys Corporation in Ayala Avenue, Makati City from Nov 2011 until June 2013. 

She resigned from her job because she wants to pursue her dream of becoming a flight attendant

Speaking in front of crowds comes naturally for Shereen whose knack for talking and facing people has been polished not only from her experiences as a student leader back then but also from her involvement with UNO International Corporation where she was an Official Speaker and Marketing Associate (Medical Team) Aug. 2011- Nov 2011

MISS GUINDULMAN

Myra Fritzie Golosino,23, is easily one of the most beautiful faces in this year's batch. 

This part-time model and nurse is the niece of the 1988 Mutya sa Bohol Elizabeth "Isay" Mumar Añana who gave Guindulman its first and so far, only Miss Bohol crown. 

Fritzie was the Grand Winner of the 2006 ICM Model Quest, the same contest won by Rich Asuncion in 2004. 

She has also won in scores of singing contests. 

She was in fact short- listed by ABS CBN for its Pinoy Dream Academy back in 2008

MISS PANGLAO

L-R: Mayor Nila Montero, Mr. Dodong Alcala, First Lady Pureza Chatto, Gov. Edgar Chatto,
and Bb Universe Joyce Burton flank Miss Panglao Mesh Cajels

Meshellane Real Jade Cajels, 20, recently passed the professional board examinations for nurses. She is one of the tallest girls in this batch.

She almost won the 2009 Miss Tagbilaran crown when she finished as 1st Runner Up to Daisy Jean Quilicot who later became Miss Bohol Sandugo 2009. 

She entered the pageant mainly to enhance her personality and to gain new friends and new experiences

When the family transferred residence in Panglao last year, she was invited by the youth leaders of Danao District to compete for Miss Panglao 2012. 

Here's the link to the 2012 Miss Panglao Pageant Story

She wanted to say no but changed her mind when she learned that the top three winners would get seed money to to launch their chosen advocacy projects as determined by the SK Municipal Federation officials led by dynamic Aya Montero

They are three of the 18 reasons why you should be at the Bohol Cultural Center tonight to witness a grand celebration of beauty and friendship

Good Luck to all the 18 Ladies who are competing for the 2013 Miss Bohol Sandugo crown

Remembering My College Writing Students

STUDENTS WHO CAN WRITE

As I make one last attempt to crack open my noggin with the hope that I can think of a topic to blog and share with everyone, it suddenly dawned on me that I used to egg my English writing classes to express themselves through writing. 

It is now that I remember with fondness and pride how lucky I was to meet such amazing and talented students who CAN write effortlessly. 

Every time classes ended, I usually rushed to a quiet nook to pore over my students' scribblings. 

Penmanship matters a lot to me. Some of my students argue and opine that the outputs should be rated solely on content. I reason out "How can you convey your message to the readers if they can't read it? 

Remember: The medium is the message

Anyway, Holy Name University of Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines where I taught for six wonderful years came full circle in 2007 as it marked its Diamond Jubilee as Bohol's leading Catholic learning institution.

To honor the school's milestone and to give it more meaning, I decided to come up with an inter- section writing contest among my English 2 and English 6 classes

Here now is my tribute to the writing genius of some of my former students:

212 Entries. 60 Years.10 Winners. 1 Theme: 

HNU @ 60: TRAILBLAZING EXCELLENCE

MYRA FRITZI GOLOSINO BSN I- B

Holy Name University has proven its academic excellence through its longevity making it the top choice of students to the sure accomplishment of achieving their goals. 

HNU has consistently proven its competence through its rich and golden harvest of graduates who have made their mark in their chosen fields of endeavors.

HNU’s curriculum is integrated with Christ- centered values and thus effectively strengthening and developing the students not only mentally, physically, morally, and emotionally, but also spiritually.

It is a very big honor and pride for the school to come this far in serving the community and leading the youth to realize their dreams. 

As HNU enters and celebrates its 60th year, let us take time to reflect and to be proud that we are a part of the family and that we should serve the school with loyalty and give it more honor.

GERALDINE MAE D. TUTOR BSN III- D

For 60 years, many individual aspirations in life have been achieved in Holy Name University. Catering to various needs and wants of people, this educational institution has defined excellence. 

With its competent faculty members, it has produced several professionals in different fields who have flourished in our province, in other parts of the country and even in other countries.

It has also been responding to changes and advances in society by updating its facilities, expanding and giving room for more eager students. It never failed to emphasize that the students is its priority. Furthermore, it has remained faithful to its mission of strengthening the Christian faith and of putting this into loving and caring deeds. 

Truly, HNU has defined excellence not only as statistics of examination passers, but also as a dynamic molding of good citizens of our land.

REGIE ROY VALLEGA BSN III- F

When we speak of university quality education, then one name would rise above all the others; HOLY NAME UNIVERSITY. This legacy has been leading young Boholanos towards reaching their dreams and ambitions for the past 60 years.

During these years of incomparable excellence, the big names that we know in Bohol are proud sons and daughters of the first Catholic university in the province. 

They are the very convincing evidences of the school’s pride as the best when it comes to EDUCATION, in a holistic way.

That is the main power and legacy of HNU, not only mere teaching by words but with well- rounded personality development and integrated with the teachings of Christian faith. No wonder, the future of Bohol and its people will be bright and fruitful as Holy Name University continues to mold young minds and hearts into better citizens with the guidance of the Almighty Father…. Let’s hail the Trailblazer!

JOAN SHIEZA GANELO BSN III- E

It has been 60 years and the tradition of excellence lives on. This legacy of academic excellence inculcated with Catholic quality education has made Holy Name University known nationwide. 

In fact, this prestigious institution has produced many topnotchers and outstanding alumni who are pillars in their respective fields of endeavor.

Today, Holy Name University continues to mold young minds to become successful professionals. Indeed, this institution has served as a training ground for those who want to learn and be educated in the process. 

But what I’m really proud is the fact that HNU integrates moral values through Catholic education, teaching us the value of religion and making us spiritually closer to God. There is no greater mission than this. 

Personally, I couldn’t ask for more. That’s why I enrolled here because I want become what I want to be and in the process, realize all my hopes and dreams.


MARVIN D. MACALOLOT BSN I- D

For 60 fruitful and glorious years, Holy Name University has been consistently trailblazing in excellence. In fact, Holy Name University is one of the most respected learning institutions not only in Bohol but also in other provinces as well.

It is evident too that HNU consistently produces successful and globally competitive individuals in terms of academic excellence, talents, leadership, professionalism, and religiosity.

We, the students, must be proud that we are enrolled in a school that realizes our dreams. 

Together with the help of our competent and dedicated teachers, the capable administration and all the people behind HNU, we will continue striving and working to maintain the standards that the school is known for and we will continue to give honor, glory, and pride to the Almighty through Holy Name University.

CHRISTIAN ESTORBA BSN III- E

Building an institution that is grounded on Christian values and faith was just a dream for the Boholano people until the then Holy Name College was founded.

 And that was 60 years ago.

From Holy Name College to Divine Word College and finally to metamorphose into the Holy Name University and acknowledged by Boholanos for the EXCELLENCE it offers.

Quality education has been HNU's well- deserved and hard- earned recognition in the community because its administration, faculty, and the staff inculcate in the students with education that is anchored on Christian values thus effectively establishing a PAASCU- accredited education that builds a stronger and closer relationship with the ALMIGHTY.

As Holy Name University enters its 60 years of dedicated and glorious service to the community, it continues to uphold its tradition of excellence that dwells in the hearts of the Boholano people and giving hope especially to the marginalized that they can reach the pedestal and realize their dreams.

THAT’S THE NAME, THAT’S THE EXCELLENCE, THAT’S HOLY NAME UNIVERSITY! 

MICHELLE CALACAT BSN III- D

The older you get, the wiser you become. 

This adage has so much meaning for Holy Name University for it has been continuously and consistently moulding minds the past 60 years. This is more than enough to hail HNU as wise in the way that it uniquely molds the students in mind and in deeds.

Yesterday’s students of HNU are the pride of Bohol today. They are the epitome of HNU’s trailblazing excellence; that of being humble and grateful servant leaders.

HNU has been harvesting national board exam topnotchers. Their success has also contributed to HNU’s glory and fame in a way that people from Bohol and beyond would come to know that in the simple province of Bohol stands a great university. Those people have made us believe that dreams do come true at Holy Name University.

Hopefully, we could contribute to our Alma Mater’s glory by simply being good and persevering students and dedicate everything to the Almighty. Let’s grow old with HNU and become wise. Cheers to Holy Name University on its 60th year!

RALPH REY SUPREMO BSN I- B

Once again, HolyNamians wave the banner of excellence. As we enter February, Holy Name University commemorates a milestone, its Diamond Jubilee. On its sixth decade of holistic educational excellence, HNU will rejoice during its University days.

The school has proven its competence since its humble beginnings. HNU has and will always be synonymous with academic brilliance and it has continued to yield a crop of learned graduates who are Christ- centered and are associated with selfless service inspired by the Trinitarian virtues.

The strong pillars of our society are mostly products of Holy Name University and they will surely continue to bring forth Holy Name University and Bohol’s names to greater heights and embed seeds of inspiration into history for future generations to emulate and to follow.

Never do we feel regret or remorse for being a part of this life- changing phenomenon called HNU for we are all given a chance at glory. It is an assurance and guarantee that HNU’s flames of excellence shall blaze on for the next 60 years.

VANESSA A. LOBERTERNOS BSN III- E

There’s no other place in Bohol where you can have both your mind and spirit molded into excellence than in Holy Name University- the first and only Catholic university in the province. HNU, now on its sixtieth year of serving not only Boholanos but also people from all over the Philippines and some parts of the globe, traces back its sixty years of trailblazing excellence.

All these years, Holy Name University has served as a fortress for the future bearers of success. As a member of the HNU family, I have seen for myself the roots of its commendable service.

The groundwork is its burning desire to shape and mold young minds and let souls be witnesses of Christian values; After all, of what use is a brilliant mind if the soul is lost? 

Holy Name University is indeed a trailblazer, a beacon of hope, a provider of light and guidance so that others’ light may shine and illumine brighter.

And I won’t be surprised if years from now, Bohol will be placed in greater glory. Indeed sixty glorious and dedicated years of trailblazing excellence and counting!

SEDNEY M. POLINAR BSN III- E

It was not so long ago when a parochial school was erected right in the heart of the then sleepy town of Tagbilaran. A small building made of simple materials that had sheltered a few young students was only a parcel of its humble and colorful beginnings.

Through the decades, its structure became sturdier, its area became wider, and its learning population grew bigger. Time was a witness of its modest past to its glorious present. This renowned academic institution has blossomed into a premier university, earning its name both in the regional and national level.

A home to productive graduates, award- winning individuals, and board topnotchers, it has never ceased to nurture and guide young ambitious minds through God- centered values and quality education. All of these elements embodied the identity of what is now Holy Name University. 

POSTSCRIPT:

Seven years have passed since these outputs were passed. Some of them couldn't believe that they made the Top Ten. These students have graduated already from college and have taken different routes in their pursuit for success and fulfillment. 

No matter where they are now, I still want to thank all of them for giving me a glimpse of their real selves, for trusting me that much that they could unabashedly unravel themselves through their angst- filled journals and bittersweet memoirs. 

I just hope and pray that they were able to pick up some nuggets of wisdom during our endless writing exercises. 

They would surely make me proud by applying what they've learned in school and by living their lives to the hilt