Miss Earth Philippines- Bohol 2019 Is On!

The search is on for Bohol’s best bet for the national finals of Miss Earth Philippines 2019! 

A selfie with the beauty queen judges

Your Roving Eye, along with previous Bohol edition titleholders Catherine Tabaniag 2017 and Abby Ampong 2018 graciously sat as members of the judging panel that screened applicants for Miss Earth Philippines- Bohol 2019 official candidates.

The six girls appeared in casual wear and swimwear and were judged on beauty of face & figure, communication skills & environmental quotient. 

Now on its fifth year, the environment- focused pageant in Bohol is organized by Bohol franchise owner Alturas Group of Companies.

The judges with TJ Medrana, official pageant photographer

 Your Roving Eye & pageant organizer & AGC PR guy Ritchel Mutia are flanked by past

MPE Bohol winners Abby Ampong 2018 and Catherine Tabaniag 2017 

Photo Credits: TJ Medrana

For girls who would like to be the next environmental goddesses, , watch out for the next screening date!  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·         between 18 years and 28 years

·         at least a high school graduate

·         single with no children

·         has planted at least 10 trees 

·         and has promoted environmental projects in their city or municipality

Grand Coronation Night: March 30, ICM Activity Center

Catherine Cadayona Tabaniag of Panglao is Miss Silka Bohol 2018

She didn’t win any of the 10 special awards at stake but in the end she got the biggest title and succeeded the 2017 Miss Silka Bohol winner Sheena Marie Licong.  Catherine Cadayona Tabaniag of Panglao who turned 20 during the pageant received her best birthday gift yet, the Miss Silka Bohol 2018 crown and title. 

She gained the judges' nod with her consistent performance, commanding stage presence, great speaking skills and the luminous, silky smooth skin that is associated with the use of Silka beauty and skincare products from Cosmetique Asia Corporation.

Miss Silka Bohol 2018 Catherine Cadayona Tabaniag is

crowned by last year's winner Sheena Marie Licong

It was a well- attended Miss Silka Bohol 2018 grand coronation at the ICM Activity Center, Oct 27 with most candidates bringing in their own cheering squads.  It was a competitive batch that had the audience half- guessing which girl would be bringing home the crown and the right to represent Bohol in the nationals later this November. 

with CAC executives Engr. Gio Jbines & Mr. Reinier Conserman, 

Ms. Vanessa Aumentado & ICM's Ritchel Mutia

RUNNERS UP & FINALISTS 

 3RD RU Cristine, 2ND RU Christina MSB 2018 Catherine 1ST RU Kyra

# 9 Kyra Hopkins of Baclayon was named 1^st RU, # 12 Christina Schott of Panglao 2^nd RU and # 4 Cristine Ponce of Tagbilaran City  3^rd RU.  Rounding out the Top Seven were # 1 Cherimae Pino, # 3 Karla Mae Telmo and # 14 Lady Grace Polinar.

 Christina Schott is Best in Evening Gown with
official gown designer Aileen Sendrijas Pasagad

  Christina Schott is Miss Juicy Cologne and Best in Swimsuit
with restaurateur Marjoe Yamada

After the girls’ appearances in the opening dance number, swimsuits and evening gowns, the field was narrowed down to the final seven.  ABS CBN Kapamilya talent Anjo Damiles couldn’t make it for the serenade after he missed his flight from Manila. After the Q & A, it was time to announce the final results.

COMPLETE LIST OF SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS

  

SPECIAL AWARD	WINNER
Miss Friendship	# 10 Pia Calizar
Miss Talent	# 15 Tiffany Romerde
Best in Production Number	# 3 Carla Mae Telmo

SPECIAL AWARD	WINNER
Darling of the Press	# 9 Kyra Hopkins
Miss Photogenic	# 9 Kyra Hopkins
Miss Juicy Cologne	# 12 Christina Schott
Best in Swimsuit	# 12 Christina Schott

SPECIAL AWARD	WINNER
People’s Choice Award	# 15 Tiffany Romerde
Silka Highest Votes	# 1   Cherimae Pino
Best in Evening Gown	# 12 Christina Schott

  

PANEL OF JUDGES 

 MSB 2018 winners with the judges & last year's winner

Members of the panel of judges chaired by CAC Visayas Regional Sales Manager and co- chaired by Vanessa Cadorna  Aumentado, First Lady of Bohol’s 2^nd Congressional District, were designer Aileen Sendrijas Pasagad, CAC Senior Channel Development Manager Reinier Conserman , Persona Mesa fine dining restaurant proprietor Marjoe Yamada, Cepedoza Construction & Surveying Office (CCSO) Manager & Chief Finance Officer Mechelyn Iris B. Cepedoza and Bohol Bee Farm & The Buzz Café’s Operations Head Mellanie Angelina Wallace.

Pageant emcee was Mister University of Bohol 2017 Erik Karcher 

Bohol- based K & N Productions led by eventologist LJ Lumayag organized this year's Miss Silka Bohol Pageant with talented Michael Ryan Tago as director.

Photo Credits: Ghen Lumayag

Abby Ampong of Bien Unido is Miss Philippines Earth Bohol 2018

 Abby Ampong of Bien Unido is MPE Bohol 2018

Finally, another reason for the municipality of Bien Unido to smile and to rejoice!.  Abegail “Abby” Ampong who represented Bien Unido in Bohol’s search for its Miss Philippines Earth 2018 bet shone bright during the grand coronation and earned the right to spotlight her town and the province in the nationwide finals of Miss Philippines Earth 2018.  

The 22 year old licensed teacher who is currently a sub teacher at one of the top educational institutions in the city was also named as Best in Interview and had the Best Eco Video.  

During the screening for official candidates a month ago where Your Roving Eye was one of the judges, Ms. Ampong was clearly one of the top candidates. She was a very polished candidate from the poses, the stance and of course, she clearly aced the Q & A where environmental awareness was an important factor. After all, the Miss Philippines Earth Pageant is dedicated to preserving & protecting Mother Earth.

DURING SCREENING: Your Roving Eye correctly predicted the Top Four

Ms. Ampong’s Elemental Court included Loay’s Rizalee Rose Razo MPE Air & Miss Photogenic, Dauis’ Maria Shella Maestrado MPE Water and Tagbilaran City’s Jean Kathleen Gran MPE Fire, Best in Swimsuit & Best in Evening Gown. 

BOHOL’S 2018 EARTH WARRIORS: L-R: Rizalee MPE Air Abby MPE Bohol Shella MPE Water & Kathleen MPE Fire

Congratulations to the newly- crowned Miss Philippines Earth- Bohol 2018 and here’s to a fun- filled and rewarding experience during the national finals. 

Congrats also to Ritchel Mutia and the rest of the organizing team from Island City Mall

And the Search is on for Bohol's Bet for Miss Philippines Earth 2018

 Catherine Tabaniag with Danise Duma 

Bohol began sending an official candidate for Miss Philippines Earth in 2015 after Alturas Group of Companies was awarded the franchise to organize the province- wide search for Bohol’s representative.  

The Bohol search had sent two worthy representatives already but it was only last year when Bohol’s bet finally made it as a top ten finalist.

With Panglao Mayor Nila Montero providing logistical and moral support and the whole town as cheerleader & morale booster, Catherine Cadayona Tabaniag, Panglao and Bohol’s bet to the 2017 national finals performed beyond expectations and had a stellar performance. 

Aside from making the top ten, she was also adjudged Miss Talent- Gold Medal, Best in Evening Gown- Silver Medal and as Darling of the Press- Bronze Medalist. Her runner up finish in the pageant made her into an overnight sensation in Bohol and had a heroine’s homecoming.

Ms. Tabaniag’s impressive showing last year has attracted a lot of qualified Boholanas to screen for this year’s Miss Philippines Earth- Bohol Search. Nine Bohol- based beauties showed up for the 1st screening of candidates at the Island City Mall Activity Center. 

Your Roving Eye, pageant guru Michael Tago and Catherine Tabaniag herself composed the judging panel during the screening held at the ICM Activity Center yesterday afternoon. 

Four of the standouts: Tagb City, Talibon, Loay & Dauis
Photo Credits: TJ Medrana

Ritchel Mutia, PR & Marketing Officer of Alturas Group of Companies, said that Miss Philippines Earth- Bohol 2018 is looking for interested Boholana beauties from 18 years- 26 years old, stands at least 5’ 4”, at least a high school graduate and possesses environmental awareness.     

L-R: Mike Tago, Cat Tabaniag, event host Drake Bustrillos, 

Your Roving Eye  & PR guy/ organizer Ritchel Mutia

If you think you have what it takes to be the worthy representative from Bohol for Miss Philippines Earth 2018, get your application forms ready for the final screening to be scheduled anytime this week or next at the Activity Center of ICM.

You may check out the Miss Philippines Earth- Bohol Official FB Page for more details.

Photo Credits: TJ Medrana

J. CO is Finally in Bohol!

Finally, J.CO, one of the world’s fastest growing donut & coffee chains is in Bohol! J.CO opened to a huge throng of Boholanos who were eager to sample the delectable donuts and coffee last December 8, Friday at the Island City Mall.

Among the delectable and sinfully sweet J.CO donuts
and coffee with latte art 

Prior to the grand opening, Your Roving Eye, along with a select group from the press and bloggers were invited to the media launch  of J.CO and what fun the group had not only with open bar but with all the fun games and interactive sessions to welcome the highly successful donut chain in the province.

Your Roving Eye with AGC’s amiable and friendly PR guy Ritchel Mutia

  

With fellow bloggers and certified foodies 

J.CO’s creamy & soft donuts are known for their eye- popping and high quality toppings and fillings such as toasted almonds, premium dark and white chocolate and other ingredients.J.CO's donut flavors (over 45 flavors and counting) are either named using eponyms or word plays such as puns. 

 more than 45 flavors

 J Cool  (frozen yoghurt)

 Your Blogger finished off everything

 J Club (donut sandwiches)

 J Pops (mini bite- size donuts)

In fact, their most popular donut flavor, Alcapone, is inspired by most-wanted American gangster Al Capone.  Other bestselling products are their J.CRONUT (croissant donuts), J.POPS (mini bite-size donuts), J.CLUB (donut sandwiches), J.COOL (frozen yogurt), and gourmet selections of savory pastries, sandwiches, and salads.

 with DJ Sean and DJ Noel

 Your Roving Eye with Jofel Nistal, Paulene Quinal- Nistal
and her sister Patrisse

 with J. Co top honchos 

Their J.COFFEE line features a wide variety of coffee beverages ranging from the classics to iced blends.     

  J. Co loot bags for the press who attended the media launch

 J.CO in ICM is the first in Bohol and their 45^th outlet in the Philippines since it entered the country in 2012.

 

 

Alturas Campus Icons 2017 is On!

Alturas Mall was abuzz with activity one sizzling afternoon as close to a hundred male and female headturners from Bohol’s campuses showed up for the screening of official candidates fort Alturas Campus Icons 2017. 

This year’s official candidates for Alturas Campus Icons 2017

Applicants cooled their heels while waiting for the results

Billed as Bohol’s grandest interschool personality searches, the beauty & personality competition will highlight Alturas’ 32^nd anniversary. Thirteen males and 14 females made the first and final cut.

CMM, University of Bohol, BIT & St. Mary’s Academy

STI, Cristal E, DCPNHS & EnScieMa

LSNHS, HNU, BWS & Sacred Heart Academy

Bohol Wisdom School, Holy Name University, DCPNHS, University of Bohol, BIT, ENSCIEMA, STI, Cristal E and schools from Jagna, Loon, Tubigon, Guindulman and Calape are among the participating schools.

 Your Roving Eye with AGC's PR guy Ritchel Mutia

AGC Auditing Team made sure that the results were accurate

The judging panel with event host Ferome Almine

Your Roving Eye, Miss Silka Philippines 2015 1^st RU Geraldine Topsnik & AGC’s top marketing guy Ritchel Mutia composed the judging panel that selected the official candidates.

VOTE for your favorite campus icons through this link:

http://www.alturasbohol.com/campusicon/

IMPORTANT DATES:

Sunday, Nov 19, 3 pm, Alturas Mall for the Talent Competition 

Friday, Nov 24, 8:30 pm, Bohol Wisdom School Gym for Pageant Night

Admission is free

Bohol's Bet Prepares for National Pageant

 Charysse Jane Roferos: Bohol’s bet

I met our newly- crowned Miss Philippines Earth- Bohol 2016 at the ICM after Palm Sunday Mass and all I can say is wow. If she won’t make the Top 15 in the national finals, then I don’t know what will.

I have a strong feeling that Charysse will figure strongly in the nationals slated on June 12, 2016, RP Independence Day. She is not only gorgeous but also smart, a great combo in pageants especially in Miss Philippines Earth where speaking skills are a must.

I shared with her that she has to believe in herself especially when she goes to Manila and meet the other girls for that would be the moment when she can finally size up the competition. 

At any rate, I told her not to be too focused on the competition but to enjoy the experience, make new friends and represent the Loonanons well and make Bohol proud.

Yor Roving Eye with Charysse & Mitchiko

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Based on previous editions of the pageant, it is the moral and financial support that make the difference. Since she will be leaving for Manila on April 17, it will be a long two- month stay there and that means expenses. Hoping the LGU and the province and some well- meaning private donors can help extend their support for our lovely Miss.

It would be a shame and a pity to see that potential winner go to waste because of lack of support. I’m happy to find out though that Charysse has been extended some help already by Mayor Lopez of Loon. Hope that would be the start.