Message of Love for the Miss Bohol 2016 Girls

With bated breath and heightened anticipation, the much- anticipated quest for Miss Bohol 2016 reached its conclusion through its glittering & exciting grand coronation night held at the Bohol Wisdom School Gym last July 17.

 

 MISS BOHOL 2016 Opening Salvo

 MISS LOBOC

 MISS PANGLAO

The hectic preparations, the last- minute coaching, the tension and intense pressure that left some of the girls in near- tears are now over and done with.

 

 MISS ALBURQUERQUE

 MISS LOBOC 

Right now, the huge and cavernous BWS gymnasium where the pageant was held and where most of the rehearsals were conducted is now back to its quiet and and dark evenings. The bright lights have been dimmed, the confetti has been swept away and thje applause has died down.

 MISS DAUIS

 MISS LOON

From a bevy of beautiful Boholana achievers, the spotlight and the intense scrutiny of media and the public are now focused on the brand- new Miss Bohol who is now one of the most Googled and most searched Bohol newsmakers.

What about the girls who didn't make it? How are they coping? Are they heaving a sigh of relief now that it is all over? 

 MISS LOBOC

MISS SEVILLA

Will the pageant results dampen their spirits and be a big blow to their self -esteem and smash their confidence to smithereens? 

Browsing over the FB pages of some of the girls who competed last Sunday night was just heartbreaking. Yet, it also offered glimmers of hope and proved how Boholanos have a strong support system; from parents like Miss Loboc’s parents who were very supportive & who were almost always present in their daughter’s pageant activities & rigid rehearsals.

 MISS DAUIS

 MISS LOON

To the town mayors who gave their all- out support to their candidates. To friends and acquaintances whose unending enthusiasm never fails to amaze me. Imagine getting almost 50,000 FB shares In the race for Darling of the Social Media? That is exactly what Miss Garcia- Hernandez amassed to clinch the social media award.

The Panglao delegation that had the all- out support of Mayor Nila Montero & Councilor Aya Montero was the biggest contingent that came to offer cheers and applause for Catherine Tabaniag who for some inexplicable reason was shut out from the finals along with Judy Ann Cimafranca, the beauty & brains from Dauis, the gorgeous Quir Nicole Maghuyop and the statuesque beauty from Loon, Bretziel Laurel who is destined for a national beauty title.

I cannot mention everyone in this year’s batch of girls here but all of them really worked hard to bring home the crown for their municipalities & city. With the competitive quality of the girls who competed, it was inevitable that some of the frontrunners and fan favorites would not make it.

Scores of messages of love and support from their families, friends and fans were posted on the girls’ FB timelines can be read by one and all. 

 MISS PITOGO ISLAND

I was so moved and touched that I am now dedicating this blog article to the Class of 2016 who can claim and recall years from now how at one point in their lives that they were a part of the annual celebration of Bohol's beauty and friendship

To The 2016 Miss Bohol Pageant Girls: 

Don't you ever let the pageant results from Miss Bohol 2016 define who you are as a person. 

 Consider it as a phase in your life. An adventure. A learning experience. Hold your heads high for you all did a great job. You did not get the crown because you are destined for something greater.
 Remember, winning a beauty title doesn't mean you're the smartest nor the prettiest. 

 According to Margie Moran, the second Filipina to win the Miss Universe crown, it also involves Luck. Timing & Destiny plus the personal preferences and tastes of the judges.

 Lastly, always remember that you belong to a special breed of Boholanas for not everyone can be a beauty contestant.

 Finally, whether you made it or not, take time to thank your family and all the people who believed in you and helped you in your journey towards the Miss Bohol Sandugo crown because a real queen is someone who is gracious and knows how to look back with gratitude So Cheers and Smile for God Loves You

Photo Credits: Vic Nielen Reyes Renegado 

Thoughts on the Miss Dauis 2014 Pageant

Eighteen year Judy Ann Cimafranca of Mayacabac confirmed her frontrunner status when she edged out 17 year old Sherry Anne Ciruela of Totolan and Shiela Palacat of Songculan in the final round of the Miss Dauis 2014 Pageant, one of the highlights for the town’s fiesta celebration.

All three girls were in my list of probable finalists.

Bolstered by previous pageant experiences, the reigning Miss Teen Bohol was a display of elegance and perfection as she dominated the stage the moment she came out in the Opening Number & Introduction of Candidates.

 Miss Dauis is Miss Mayacabac

The 12 candidates who represented the different barangays of Dauis competed in the Victoria Secret- inspired Shorts Competition, Evening Gown Competition & Onstage Interviews. Their Talent Competition scores were then added to determine the Top Three Finalists.

FINAL QUESTION

The three finalists were then asked the same final question asked by Ms. Yap:

If your Local Government Unit will entrust with a long- term project for your barangay, what will it be and why?

The eventual winner from Mayacabac responded with Dauisanaon empowerment and elaborated on her reply. Miss Songculan replied with tourism and Miss Totolan answered with building a multi- purpose mini- library because she values education & knowledge

AWARDS & PRIZES

 L-R: 2nd RU, Miss Songculan, Miss Dauis is Miss Mayacabac, 1st RU Ms Totolan

Ms. Cimafranca won P22,000 plus the big responsibility of making it a back- to- back for the town in the Miss Bohol Pageant next year.

Aside from the crown, she also won  the Best in Interview, Best in Gown & Darling of the Crowd special awards. 

THE RUNNERS UP

Showing the most potential that night was Candidate # 2 Sherry Anne Ciruela of Totolan who eventually finished as the 1^st RU. I found out that it was her first pageant ever and it showed. 

She even had a near- disaster during the Shorts Competition when the huge wings she wore got snagged at the wirings near the stage entrance. To her credit, she was able to take control of the situation and continued to strut and strike a pose on center stage as if nothing was amiss. 

The judges saw beyond the poses and went for physical beauty, figure & flawless skin in the Shorts Competition & you just can't deny that Miss Totolan stood out in the segment with her long legs, flawless skin and charming beauty.

She also won the Miss Flawless, Miss Aldea Photogenic & Best in Shorts special awards.

1st RU is Cherry Ciruela of Totolan

My other favorite candidate who placed as 2^nd RU was Shiela Palacat of Songculan. Her years of training in dancing gave her the evident confidence and stage presence. She also had one of the most radiant smiles from the girls onstage. She also won Miss Talent & Best in Prod. Number.

L-R: Miss Bohol 2000 Mellanie Wallace, 2nd RU Miss Songculan
& Dauis ABC Pres. Hon. Josever Sumaylo

The other girls who got my attention were # 5 Miss Poblacion, # 10 Miss Tinago & #11 Miss Mariveles.

THE JUDGES: Composing the Board of Judges were Miss Bohol Sandugo 2012 Idy Casenas Cagas, Miss Bohol Sandugo 2000 Mellanie Wallace who took time off from running the family business, The Buzz & Bohol Bee Farm, Atty. Lord Marapao, top Boholano designer EJ Relampagos & Tagbilaran City First Lady Jane Censoria C. Yap who chaired the panel.

Hosting the pageant were Sir. Julius Ranises and newly- crowned Miss Bohol 2014 Queenie Melody Fullante of Dauis. 

Talented Clyde Ebojo of Dauis and now Anda- based Municipal LGOO serenaded the girls.

Your Blogger with Pageant Chair Mrs. Concepcion Cimafranca 
& Chair of the Board of  Judges, Mrs. Jane Yap 

L-R: 2012 Ms. Dauis Lara Lumayag, 2012 Ms Bohol Idy Cagas, Your Blogger,
2000 Ms Bohol Mellanie Wallace & 2014 Ms Bohol Queenie Melody Fullante

Your Blogger with Miss Dauis 2014 Judy Ann Cimafranca

HARDWORKING MAYOR

Kudos to Dauis Mayor Marietta Sumaylo & the rest of the organizing team for the very successful & trouble- free staging of the pageant. It was a jampacked evening and after the show, the tireless & charming Mayor Sumaylo still obliged me with a photo opportunity 

I saw for myself how Mayor Sumaylo and her hubby Hon. Josever Sumaylo had been busy showing up for rehearsals and attending to the needs of the staff and candidates in between running the affairs of the town. I am now a fan of Mayor Sumaylo

Your Blogger with Dauis Mayor Marietta T. Sumaylo

 Photo Credits: Ruben Tasic

Miss Dauis 2014 Is from Mayacabac

Just arrived from the Municipality of Dauis to cover the Miss Dauis 2014 Pageant.

MISS FROM MAYACABAC: Judy Ann Cimafranca
 

Congratulations to # 3 Judy Ann Cimafranca (Miss Mayacabac) for being crowned Miss Dauis 2014. She bested 11 other girls who represented the different barangays of the town. She was also Best in Interview, Best in Gown, Darling of the Crowd. 

L-R: 2nd RU, Miss Songculan, Miss Dauis is Miss Mayacabac, 1st RU Ms Totolan
Photo Credits: Anne Dologuin

Named 1st RU was # 2 Cherry Ciruela (Miss Totolan). She was also named Miss Flawless, Miss Aldea Photogenic & Best in Shorts. 

2nd RU was # 8 (Miss Songculan) who also won Miss Talent & Best in Prod. Number, 

Kudos to Dauis Mayor Marietta Sumaylo & the rest of the organizing team for the very successful & trouble- free staging of the pageant. It was a fast- paced show that started at 9 pm and ended at 11.30 pm.

For more photos & more details, here's the link:

 My Thoughts on Miss Dauis 2014