Meet the Hudyaka sa Panglao Festival 2021 Grand Winners

It was a unique way of mounting the Hudyaka sa Panglao Festival 2021 Ritual Dance contest.

Panglao Mayor Nila Montero 

With strict implementation of the safety protocols like social distancing, safety masks and handwashing, the festival came up with a virtual edition where only the ritual dance category was retained. 

All ten barangays of Panglao sent a dance contingent each with a reduced number of dancers. 

With the shift from face- to- face interaction and live performances to cable TV viewers and users of social media like FB Live and YouTube, dance trainors, choreographers & barangay officials had to recalibrate and adjust their respective presentations to get the judges' nod and audience approval without losing the essence of the contest. 

The video presentations were also a great way of promoting the barangays' places of interest as they also showcased their white sandy beaches, swanky resorts, businesses and famed landmarks like the watch tower, the parish church and their international airport. 

The three- hour event which showcased all pre- taped presentations was beamed as a live presentation from Panglao Cultural Center with only the town & barangay officials led by Mayor Nila Montero, contest judges, the event emcees, technical crew and safety marshalls in attendance. 

The panel of judges chaired by multi awarded director & choreographer  Victor Hao Cuenca also had socialite Lady Cely Chiongbian, cultural impresario Marianito Luspo, arts & culture advocate Fiel Araoarao-Gabin and dance diva Nila Itac as members. 

Spicing up the event were the national & provincial officials who gave video greetings In between the presentations. 

Named Grand Champion for the third straight year was Brgy. Bil-isan led by Capt. Albert Bompat and Justine Milay as Best Choreographer

Grand Champions

Brgy. Bil-isan also scooped four special awards, namely; Best Andas, Best Choreography, Most Creative Interpretation and Best Hudyaka Ambience. 

Rounding out the top five winners were 1st RU Brgy. Bolod, 2nd RU Brgy. Poblacion, 3rd RU Brgy. Tangnan and 4th RU Brgy. Danao. 

1st RU: Brgy. Bolod

2nd RU: Brgy. Poblacion 

3rd RU: Brgy. Tangnan 

4th RU: Brgy. Danao

Other special awards were Best AVP to Brgy. Bolod and Best Festival Costume to Brgy. Danao. 

All the winners & non- winners received cash prizes, and trophies from Mayor Nila Montero, ABC President Hon. Higenio Lorejo & SK Fed President Jonah Loretero

Brgy. Libaong

Brgy. Tawala 

Brgy. Lourdes

Brgy. Looc

Brgy. Doljo

Beyond the pomp and pageantry, the festival which fused music and colors into one joyous activity was Panglao’s way of giving homage & thanksgiving to their patron saint Sr. San Agustin for the gift of life and for blessings received through his intercession. 

Congratulations to everyone involved! Special thanks to the creative team headed by Junary Cañabano

Emcees: Chandy, Mary Rose & Raul 

Miss Panglao Through the Years

The annual search for Miss Panglao is renowned as one of Bohol’s most prestigious beauty competitions. The glamorous event aims not only to select the municipality’s ambassadress of the youth and the spokesperson of the town’s tourism industry but also to encourage the different participating barangays and Panglao- based schools & organizations to have a platform for their sustainable projects which are spotlighted during the pageant.

  Who will be Miss Panglao 2017?

SPOKESPERSON

The Miss Panglao Pageant has become the most anticipated highlight of Panglao’s annual town fiesta celebration which selects Panglao’s new spokesperson of the various projects of the youth of Panglao. 

 2010 Miss Panglao Winners

   2011  Miss Panglao Winners

 2012 Miss Panglao Winners

 2013 Miss Panglao Winners

  2014 Miss Panglao Winners

 2015 Miss Panglao Winners

FAMOUS ALUMNAE

Among the more famous alumnae from the six- year old advocacy- oriented pageant are Amanda Arles who is the reigning  2014 Miss SCUBA Philippines , Candy Cumayas who was one of the six Central Visayas bets in the 2014 Mutya ng Pilipinas Pageant and Mary Rose Butalid who emerged 1st RU in the  2014 Miss Bohol Pageant. Miss Panglao 2014 produced a Miss Silka Bohol 2016 winner in the person of Cecille Mae Grupp. 

   Catherine during the 2017 Miss Philippines Earth finals night

The most famous is Catherine Cadayona Tabaniag Miss Panglao 2013 who emerged as Miss Philippines Earth 2017 Top Ten finalist and Runner Up. Her sterling performance during the two- month national pageant makes her one of the most talked about Boholana beauty queens.  

PAGEANT PRESENTERS

Initiated by SK Panglao in the year 2010 under the strong leadership of former SK Federated President of Panglao, Ms. Aya Montero, the 7th Edition of Miss Panglao Pageant, dubbed as Miss Panglao 2017 – The Panglao Glitz & Glam Edition is presented by Local Government Unit of Panglao headed by Hon. Nila Montero (Mayor) & Sangguniang Bayan headed by Hon. Pedro Fuertes (Vice-Mayor) in cooperation with MyMadamme Productions of the Montero Family and Alona Tropical Beach Resort

BEAUTY QUEENS & CELEBRITY GUESTS

With the creative genius of Deo Guden at its helm, Miss Panglao 2017 promises to be yet another spectacular showcase of beauty, colors & excitement with the special appearance of  a celebrity guest performer and the presence of national beauty queens  as members of the board of judges.

TWO IMPORTANT PAGEANT DATES:

Resort Wear Competition & Pre- Judging

Sunday, August 20, 2015 , Panglao Cultural Center, 8pm

Miss Panglao 2017 – The Panglao Glitz & Glam Edition: The Grand Coronation

Monday, August 25, 2017 Panglao Town Plaza, 8pm

PRODUCER : The Local Government Unit of Panglao headed by Mayor Nila Montero, Sangguniang Bayan headed by Vice-Mayor Pedro Fuertes and MyMadamme Productions

PRESENTER: Alona Tropical Beach Resort

FOUNDER & OVERALL PAGEANT CHAIR : Municipal Councilor Hon. Aya Montero 

VICE- CHAIR & PROJECT DIRECTOR: Mr. Deo Guden of Alona Tropical Beach Resort

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Mr. Kris Vincent Acero

EXECOM: Mr. Michael Jenniver Estoquia Mrs. Paciencia Aranaydo Mrs. Michelle Guibone Ms. Diane Cumayas Ms. Mary Rose Butalid Ms. Catherine Cadayona Tabaniag Ms. RhiaTheresa Sumaylo Ms. Geah Marie Dollisen Mr. Leonides Senica Mr. Ehl Aey Sarahina-Hora Denoso Mr. King Kris Guibone Mr. Rico Guigue Ms. Maricel Madrona Mr. Mark Dame Guiritan

PRODUCTION: Justine Milay Jhonna Marie Fuellas

(Team Managers) Mr. James Aragon Mr. Lois Trillano Mr. Kenneth Capricho Mr. Christian Jay Lood Mr. Froctuso Dumaluan

Support Group: Mr. Marvin Jay Bantigue Mr. Jun Jamito Mr. Jetro Cabardo Mr. Joanne Dolleson Mr. Rexor Monzolin

Office of the Mayor &  MyMadamme Productions 

Friendship in the Miss Bohol Pageant

Miss Panglao & Miss Dauis, the last two girls on centerstage during the 2014 Miss Bohol Pageant became close during the pageant. Since both came from the two municipalities that comprise Panglao island, they always went home together after rehearsals. During the pageant, it was amazing also to see the friendly competition between the two towns.

This moment was captured by Nestor B. Daarol right after Miss Tagbilaran was called as 2nd Runner Up. Dauis Mayor Marietta Sumaylo & Panglao Mayor Nila Montero who were also there to cheer on for their respective bets were seated together.

 Dauis Mayor Marietta Sumaylo & Panglao Mayor Nila Montero

 Moments before the announcement

Your Blogger hopes that the friendly competition & positive vibes generated during last year’s pageant will continue in the 2015 Miss Bohol Pageant. 

After all,  the Sandugo Festival where the Miss Bohol Pageant is the event highlight is all about celebrating beauty & friendship