Eva Patalinjug Is National Director of Magandang Filipinas Pageant

Magandang Filipinas, the newly- established national beauty competition is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Eva Psychee S. Patalinjug as its national director.

Ms. Eva Patalinjug

Ms. Patalinjug, a renowned multi- titled national beauty queen, is also a registered nurse, an entrepreneur, a former Sanguniang Kabataan leader and womens rights advocate.

With two prestigious national beauty titles, her ties with  industy stalwarts and familiarity with the pageant scene, Magandang Filipinas is confident that Ms. Patalinjug will steer the pageant in attaining its noble aim of celebrating beauty that inspires and encourages through advocacy-driven campaigns, social responsibility and community building as core values.

"It's a great honor and privilege to have been given the role of National  Director of Magandang Filipinas, a new yet promising pageant that is full of potentials.

From fulfilling my dreams of becoming a beauty queen, competing internationally, taking up law and becoming a new mom, this role has made everything full circle. I hope to be able to impart all the learnings I have acquired to aspiring beauty queens.

As this is a new pageant, I humbly ask for all your support. Let's give and take as we will all learn from this fulfilling and  life-changing experience. Cheers!”

 - Eva Patalinjug

The Magandang Filipinas Pageant is presented by Magandang Filipinas Productions & Boombox Media Philippines

Check out the official Instagram & Facebook  page of Magandang Filipinas for more details

Submission of application form deadline: May 30, 2021

The Search Is On for the 1st Magandang Filipinas!

In a country where pageants are a source of national pride, the birth of another national beauty competition is always a welcome news.

Aptly named Magandang Filipinas, the title is an homage to the Philippines not only as a country of breathtaking and scenic natural wonders but also as the home of some of the world's most beautiful women.

In the midst of the challenges and uncertainties brought by the pandemic, Magandang Filipinas ushers in a new era for pageantry as it redefines beauty to include social responsibility, advocacy drives and community building thus making it more timely and relevant.

The pageant gives the candidates a platform to highlight and support the advocacies & causes that they're passionate with.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

For interested applicants, here are the minimum qualifications:

- female 18-26 years old

- at least 5'6"

- has never been married nor given birth

-at least a high school graduate

Requirements:

- one (1) headshot

- one (1) full body photo

-authenticated birth certificate/ passport

-completed application form

Application form submission deadline: May 30, 202

PRIZES

The inaugural winner of Magandang Filipinas will receive P200, 000 cash prize, the chance to represent the country in an international beauty pageant and lend her voice to her chosen advocacy.

MEET THE NATIONAL DIRECTOR:

Ms. Eva Patalinjug 

Magandang Filipinas National Director is Ms. Eva Patalinjug, renowned multi titled national beauty queen, women's right advocate & youth leader.

Check out Magandang Filipinas FB Page for details

Meet the Mr & Ms SHOTS 2016 Campus Personality Winners!

The pageant scene is alive and well in Cebu colleges and universities where personality searches are the springboard & training ground for bigger pageant. Small wonder then why most Cebu- trained candidates for regional, national & international contests almost always do well.

  Charming Cuties Corres &  Calunia are the
top winners of Mr. & Ms SHOTS 2016

One such contest, Mr. & Ms. SHOTS 2016 culminated its five- month long contest with the grand finale staged at the Rudolf Rahmann Cultural Center, University of San Carlos, South Campus last January 23.

 MR SHOTS 2016:  1^st RU Mr.Alfafara, Mr. Calunia & 2nd RU Mr. Roble.

MR. SHOTS 2016 is # 12 Mr. Jose Rinan Calunia, a BSHRM-AQF-4 student hails from Tubigon, Bohol. The very charming & articulate Mr. Calunia, the reigning Ambongan sa Tubigon 2015 winner also  clinched five special titles, namely; Best in Talent, Mr.Male Model, Mr. Photogenic, Peoples Choice Award and the Best in Semi Formal. Named 1^st RU was # 9 Andrew Alfafara and 2^nd RU # 13 Keith Roble.

 MS SHOTS 2016: 1st RU Ms. Ricote, Ms.  Corres & 2nd RU Ms.  Sabando

MS SHOTS 2016 was # 6 the tall, pretty & smart Ms. Shaznay Corres. Named as 1^st RU was #1 Mattea Amber Ricote and 2^nd RU was  # 2 Marybel Sabando

 Mr. Ms SHOTS 2016 & Runners Up 

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 BATCH 2016: We Are Family!

All 14 candidates were highlighted in the opening dance number and then competed in semi-formal, casual interview and formal wear before the  judging panel composed of Miss Cebu Wynonah Buot, Blinky de Leon & Sir Jojo Espellita, DHM Chairman whittled down the field to the final six. 

 LAST TWO GIRLS: This photo of Ricote & Corres as
they await the final announcement reminded me of
the 2015 Miss Universe crowning fiasco. Thank God
for the smooth proceedings & good emcees!

 Pageant emcees Gabriel Reyes & Princess Datoon

 FACE OF THE NIGHT: Alexandra Calvo

Now in a contest where judging is subjective and based on a set criteria & judges’ preferences & tastes, there would always be dissenting opinions with the outcome.  And when there is a surplus of strong & competitive candidates, there would always be a favorite or two who won't make the cut  

The exclusion of candidate # 7 Alexandra Brissa Calvo was a bit unexpected. She had the beauty, the charm & the refreshing appeal & rawness of a newcomer in pageants. 

I expect her to learn from this experience, undergo further training and compete in other pageants. She has the potential. 

Paging KF and A & Q. Here’s your raw diamond.

The final Q & A was followed by the proclamation and crowning of winners.

Congratulations again to the winners, to the pageant emcees Gabriel Reyes & Princess Dato-on, to the project chairs Mark Ybañez & Nikki Angeles and to the organizers, student group SHOTS or the Students for Hospitality Organizations and Tourism Services (SHOTS) for a job well done.

SPECIAL THANKS: Noel Inez for all the outfits

Good luck to Mr. Calunia and Ms. Corres along with their respective 1st RU  Andrew Alfafara and Mattea Amber Ricote as they represent the Dept. of Hospitality Management in the search for Mr. & Ms SBE 2016, interdepartmental search of the School of Business & Economics of University of San Carlos, Cebu City

 Brigitte was Ms SHOTS & Ms SBE 2013 when she won Ms Bohol 2013
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TRIVIA: Did you know that  Brigitte Tanoja Burato is a former Miss SHOTS and was the reigning Miss SBE 2013 when she was crowned Miss Bohol 2013?

Photo Credits: 

June Escudero of Today's Carolinian 
Students for Hospitality Organizations and Tourism Services

Part 2: Miss Bohol 2015 Evening Gown Segment

The Evening Gown Competition proved to be the most elegant part of the competition. Adding to the romantic feel of the segment was the soothing saxophone paean to the jazzy & easy listening music from the past. For the next batch of girls, the assigned colors were turquoise & purple which paid homage to Bohol’s beaches and the ubi kinampay

2015 Miss Bohol Inside Scoop & Updates

Here’s the second set of candidates during the evening gown competition photos from Miss Bohol 2015

 # 9 Miss Anda

 # 10 Miss Sum Finance Serrvices Corp.

 # 11 Miss Cortes

 # 12 Miss Dauis

 # 13 Miss Carmen

 # 14 Miss Loon

 # 15 Miss Pres. CPG

 # 16 Miss Guindulman

Photo Credits: Ric Obedencio

Anyag sa Tubigon 2015 Evening Gown Competition

The Evening Gown Competition of Anyag sa Tubigon 2015 gave homage to the Silver Anniversary of its Tanda sa Tubigon Festival. “Tanda” means visit or homecoming and this is the essence of the festival which takes place during the town’s fiesta in honor of St. Isidore the Farmer.

The pageant’s most glamorous segment also paid tribute to the municipality’s pride, the Libertad Rondalla, whose presence onstage truly added to the perfect fiesta atmosphere of the pageant.

Here are the 12 Anyag ladies in their gowns created by designer Elmer de Venancio of Forte Dress Shop, Cebu City 

 2^nd Set of Special Awards: # 11 is Best in Club Wear # 9 is Best in Evening Gown

Photo Credits: LLeyroj Photography

Miss Philippines Earth 2015 Press Presentation

The 41 official candidates including our very own Gayle Suzette Garces Yu were presented to the media during the pageant’s press presentation recently.

The winner will be crowned in glittering ceremonies at the MOA Arena on May 31 and telecast live over ABS CBN

 Gayle with the Visayas girls

Here are other pre- pageant activities where our bet participated in