Back to Back for Bohol in Miss JCI Philippines National Search

There really must be something about the Boholana beauty and the JCI movement. It was a moment of paisano and paisano pride when outgoing Miss JCI Philippines 2016 winner Glyssa Bingas Perez of Danao crowned her Miss Bohol successor Pauline Amelincx of Tubigon as this year’s Miss JCI Philippines winner. 

Glyssa crowns Pauline during Miss Bohol 2017

Photo Credits: TJ Medrana


 

The national beauty & personality search held at the Casino Filipino- Tagaytay served as the glittering and glamorous highlight of the JCI Philippines national convention. But more than just a beauty search, the pageant served as an avenue and platform to highlight the modern Filipina’s commitment to achievement & empowerment.

Bohol’s Back-to-Back Beauties 

Gowns created by Mikee Andrei

This is the third time in four consecutive years that a Miss Bohol titlist has been crowned as grand winner of said beauty tilt. Miss Bohol 2014 Queenie Melody Fullante of Dauis paved the way for Boholana beauties to shine and be recognized in the Miss JCI Philippines pageant.

After winning her crown, Queenie Melody parlayed her crown into a meaningful and dedicated public service career and eventually get elected as President of the JCI Chocolate Hills chapter which  played a big role in staging the last four editions of the Miss Bohol Pageant. 

 JCI Chocolate Hills led by prexy Janice Tirol and Queenie Melody Fullante 

Kudos to the JCI Chocolate Hills for perfecting the winning formula when it comes to choosing which girl to send to the regionals and hopefully to the nationals. JCI Chocolate Hills President Janice Aurora Tirol expressed her elation and pride with Pauline’s triumph in the nationals and extended her congratulations also to the rest of the JCI family and the Boholanos for their support.

Florabel Sakaki is Miss Dauis 2017

Florabel Sakaki, a 17 year old half- Japanese beauty was crowned Miss Dauis 2017 after she outshone 11 other beauties in a glittering two- hour show held at the Dauis Sports Arena last weekend. Aside from the top tiara, Bingag’s lovely bet also swept the swimsuit, evening gown & interview segments. 

 Dauis Mayor Marietta Sumaylo &  Board Member Benjie Arcamo with
Ms Dauis 2017 Florabel Sakaki & Ms Dauis 2016 Hannah Mae Cimeni

This year, the pageant committee revised the scoring system. Instead of the usual "back- to- zero" where the finalists start with a clean slate, the finalists' preliminary scores were added to their final round scores and this helped Ms Sakaki clinch the crown  even though she faltered quite a bit in the final Q & A. 

 Ms Bingag, Ms Songculan & Ms Biking await the final announcement

After topping all three areas of judging, Ms. Sakaki already had a commanding lead going into the final round.  Your Roving Eye believes that Miss Dauis will be one of the frontrunners for Miss Bohol 2018. She has the height, the grace & elegance of a queen.  

 Dauis Mayor Marietta Sumaylo & hotelier/ pageant guru Deo Guden

 Miss Bohol 2017 & Gentleman of the Philippines 2016 RU

 Your Roving Eye with G- Hernandez Mayor Tita Gallentes 

Pageant fans & analysts agreed that her styling was on point and you cannot ignore her stage presence. Will the stars align for another Dauis victory in Miss Bohol?  

 1^st RU Miss Poblacion 2^nd RU Miss Totolan


 

RUNNERS UP & FINALISTS Named 1st RU was Miss Poblacion Leah Kyra Cirunay who also emerged as Miss Talent & SMART Texter’s Choice. Miss Totolan Charlene Barrete was named 2^nd RU and selected as Aldea Image Model winner.  Rounding out the Top Five were Miss Biking Estiffany Barasbaras and Miss Songculan Mary Krislien Escabarte. 

Hosting the pageant was Queenie Melody Fullante, Miss Bohol 2014 and a genuine pride of Dauis

 L-R: Ms. Amelincx, Mr. Calimbayan, EJ Relampagos, Ms. Tabaniag & Hon. Arcamo

BOARD OF JUDGES Board of Judges members are (L-R) Miss Bohol 2017 Pauline Amelincx, Rex Peter Calimbayan,top designer EJ Relampagos, Miss Philippines Earth 2017 Runner Up Catherine Cadayona Tabaniag and Chairman of the Board Hon. Vincenzo "Benjie" Arcamo Miss Bingag Florabel Sakaki reacts after she was named Miss Dauis 2017. 

 PAGEANT EMCEE: Queenie Fullante

The Miss Dauis Pageant was the glamorous highlight of the municipality's town fiesta.

Miss Bohol 2016 Talent Show Highlights

Last Saturday, July 9, the much- awaited Talent Competition of Miss Bohol 2016 took place at the Bohol Wisdom School Gym. 

Although the scores earned from this particular area of judging is only 10% of the total scores that determine who makes the next cut, the candidates and their handlers make sure that they’re prepared for it. 

Most I believe, have ascribed to the notion that the bigger & the more complicated the routines or the production design, the better it would be. The talent segment has become an event in itself and is usually held on a separate date and venue.

 HOSTS: Your Roving Eye & reigning Miss Bohol 2015 Eda Cimafranca

True enough, the girls did prepare for the talent showdown with the most elaborate sets & jaw- dropping props & costumes that can rival those of musicals or stage plays.

EXPERT PANEL OF JUDGES

The judging panel for last week’s Talent Competition was made up of Boholano culture and arts luminaries Lutgardo “Gardie” Labad, Marianito Luspo and Vida Tirol de Juan, experts who had linkages, experience and exposure in the performing and creative arts.

HOW THE TALENT SEGMENT IS JUDGED: 

The judges were to evaluate each candidate's performance and give her a score based on quality of performance, mastery & virtuosity, stage presence, star quality & entertainment value. My only quibble about the criteria was the inclusion of audience impact and relevance. Audience impact would surely hurt the girls who could only muster a few supporters. And when does relevance have anything to do with pure and unadulterated talent?

CANDIDATE # 1 MISS LILA 

 CANDIDATE # 2 MISS JAGNA

  CANDIDATE # 3 MISS LOBOC

But apart from its entertainment value, does it really bring out the best of the candidates when it comes to showcasing their performing arts talent?

As judge and pageant coach, I notice that most candidates usually showcase everything in the very limited time that they have to present their talents.

 CANDIDATE # 4 MISS ALBURQUERQUE

 CANDIDATE # 5 MISS SEVILLA

  CANDIDATE # 6 MISS DAUIS

Good if the candidate is actually versatile but my advice for the girls would be to showcase ONLY what they really excel in. If she croaks like a frog, never ever dare to sing live! If you realize that the backup dancers are way way better and can actually eclipse your moment onstage, then forget having a pair of back up dancers.! 

  CANDIDATE # 7 MISS GARCIA- HERNANDEZ

  CANDIDATE # 8 MISS PITOGO ISLAND

 CANDIDATE # 9 MISS TALIBON 

Candidates and coaches have to be reminded that the talent segment is judged mainly and most of the times, solely on the basis of the girl's performance. The judges are focused on the sterling aspect of the performance, how the girl connects with the audience and of course, the star quality.

Does she catch & hold the attention of judges & audiences alike?

 CANDIDATE # 10 MISS TUBIGON

 CANDIDATE # 11 MISS DUERO 

  CANDIDATE # 12 MISS DANAO

If you can out sing Leah Salonga, then showcase your vocal stylings with a solo not an entire repertoire. The judges and the audience don't have to eat the whole cake to know it's delicious, right? Having the most expensive costumes & accessories and being provided with the most impressive props would just be an exercise in futility.

So remember, focus on what you can actually deliver and what you’re really good at.

  CANDIDATE # 13 MISS PANGLAO

  CANDIDATE # 14 MISS PANGLAO

  CANDIDATE # 15 MISS TAGBILARAN CITY

  CANDIDATE # 16 MISS LOON

Not many might have been blessed with the grace & fluidity of Terpsichore or trained under the tutelage of Thespis but at the end of the day, the deafening applause, the admiration from adoring fans and the chance to share with the audience one's art are all worth the endless rehearsals and the pressure to deliver. 

  the girls with Miss Bohol 2016 Project Chair
Bohol First Lady Pureza V. Chatto &
JCI Chocolate Hills Lady Jaycees Queenie Fullante

Catch the excitement and the drama of the most glamorous highlight of Bohol Sandugo Festival 2016 as Miss Bohol marks the 90th year since its debut in 1926!

PAGEANT DATE: July 17, Sunday, 8 pm, Bohol Wisdom Gymnasium, Tagbilaran City.

Photo Credits: Miss Bohol FB Page & TJ Medrana Photography

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