Karen Gallman's Heartwarming Homecoming Visit to Bohol

Bohol was thrown in a tizzy when Karen Juanita Boyonas Gallman, Bohol’s first international beauty titlist arrived for her homecoming. Everywhere she went, she was a headturning sensation. Who wouldn’t be when you are blessed with the best of the East & the West and gifted with doses of that self- assuredness and confidence that comes with a well- deserved victory. 

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL: Karen Gallman during her press conference

Photo Credits: TJ Medrana

It was a heartwarming welcome indeed with a series of events packed into a tight three – day visit. At the Panglao Airport, she was welcomed by by a group of wellwishers led by her relative Cong. Erico Aristotle Aumentado of Bohol’s 2^nd District, wife Mrs. Vanessa Aumentado and Hon. Aya Montero on behalf of the Panglao LGU. Karen got emotional when she saw the group of Panglao school kids who were waving flaglets and screaming her name at the arrival area.  

Overwhelmed with the Panglao schoolkids who waved flaglets in the air

 Cong. Aris Aumentado & wife Vanessa Aumentado 

led wellwishers in welcoming Karen Gallman 

WARM WELCOME: Panglao Mayor Nila Montero at 

Alona Tropical Beach Resort & Hon. Aya Montero at the airport

From the airport, she was whisked off to Alona Tropical Beach Resort where a press conference and a welcome dinner awaited her. She charmed Bohol’s media with her wit & candor, endearing smile, feminine allure and charming beauty 

With Your Roving Eye & Mrs. Vanessa Aumentado

With Cong. & Mrs. Aris Aumentado & media maven Ardie Araneta 

The following day, she had a quick stopover at the Bohol Chronicle Radio Corp. office for a photo opportunity and an interview at KISS 102.3 FM with Your Roving Eye before proceeding to Ubay for her homecoming visit that included a courtesy call, campus tour, visit to the Philippine Carabao Center - Ubay Stock Farm, homecoming parade & reconition program. 

With Bohol Chronicle issue that bannered her pageant victory

With Bohol Chronicle Radio Corp. staff

Your Roving Eye presents copy of Bohol Chronicle issue 

with lifestyle section feature on her

It was a whirlwind visit but Karen never showed any hint of fatigue, irritation nor restlessness. She was in fact very grateful for the heroine’s welcome accorded her by her paisanos who were proud and thankful for the honor & recognition she gave her town Ubay and her home province Bohol.

Time stood still in Ubay when Karen had her homecoming parade 

Photo Credits: Ric Obedencio

SPECIAL THANKS & recognition to the town of Ubay led by Mayor Constan Reyes and Cong. Aris Aumentado with the help of wife Vanessa a former beauty queen herself & other officials who facilitated and coordinated the visit of Karen Gallman an Ubayanon who gave honor, pride & recognition not only to Ubay but also to her home province of Bohol and the Philippines when she became the first Pinay to be crowned Miss InterContinental. 

Ms. Gallman speaks to a jampacked crowd in Ubay and 

encouraged the youth to chase after their dreams

Ubay Science High School students present a 

charcoal portrait to a delighted Karen

 PRIDE OF UBAY: Ubay Mayor  Constan Reyes presents Ms. Gallman 

a plaque of recognition while Cong. Aris Aumentado looks on

Photo: Ric Obedencio

Ms. Gallman was born at Barangay Fatima in Ubay to Gavin William Gallman, a retired Australian soldier, and Ubay native Editha Boyonas on September 27, 1992 and had her formative years in Brgy. Bood where they had a farm before migrating to Australia at the age of eight. 

as Miss Philippines during the 47th Miss InterContinental Pageant  

Her journey towards the Miss InterContinental crown began when she was crowned Miss Ubay 2007 at age 14, competed in Bb Pilipinas 2012 where she was voted Miss Photogenic and made it as Top 12 Finalist. She was convinced by Madame Stella Marquez to compete again but not before getting a Business Arts major in Management at the Griffiths University in Brisbane, Australia. 

showcasing the beauty, charm & intelligence of the Boholana on the global stage

She joined Bb Pilipinas again last year where she won the Bb Pilipinas- InterContinental 2018 crown. She and Catriona Gray are the only Bb Pilipinas queens of their batch to win their respective international assignments.

From Miss Ubay 2007 to being crowned the 47^th Miss InterContinental.

Matahum sa Ubay 2017: The Inaugural Edition

Pageantry in Bohol will never be the same again with the launching of  Matahum sa Ubay 2017 during a press presentation held at the Municipal Hall of Ubay.

Matahum sa Ubay 2017 is the search for Ubay’s finest daughter  who embodies beauty and confidence. Aside from being the official representative of Ubay in the Miss Bohol 2017 pageant, the winner will also act as a role model and who will dedicate herself in promoting environmental advocacy and embracing change that would lead to the progress of modern Ubay.

 Ubay First Couple Mayor Constan Reyes & First Lady Violy Reyes
with four of the Matahum sa Ubay beauties

Performing Artists of Ubay (PAU), a non- profit, talent- support focus group of Ubaynons who have excelled in dancing, singing, acting and music instrument playing is the founder and organizer of Matahum sa Ubay 2017.

 

 Ubay Mayor Constan Reyes with press people Bryan Agua,  Ric Obedencio &
Your Roving Eye during the Matahum sa Ubay 2017 press presentation 

PAU’s President John Larry Evangelista revealed that the group has already initiated efforts for a partnership with the Solid Waste Management and the Ubay Tourism Office to achieve the mission and vision of the pageant.

 

 Ubay 's last placement in Miss Bohol was in 2004 with Katie Lynn Atuel

On behalf of the LGU, Ubay Mayor Constan Reyes assured the organizers & the press of the LGU’s commitment to support and develop the culture and arts scene of Ubay with the cooperation and active participation of Ubaynons through PAU, pageant organizers.

 

 Matahum sa Ubay 2017 organizers & candidates 

 With the Matahum sa Ubay 2017 Project Chair Arlene Reyes- Cuyno

Twelve candidates who have undergone public speaking & personality development workshops will vie for the crown and the P30,000 cash prize on Thursday, January 26, 8 pm at Ubay’s Ramon Magsaysay Gymnasiuym.

 

 # 10 Claire Hibaya, # 11 Karen Lynn Atuel & # 12 Mary Abegail Besas

#7 Chona Autor, # 8 Ma. Trisha Rempillo and # 9 Josephine Polestico

# 2 Sheira Quinlog and # 6 Angelica Damonlog


 

 # 1 Nancy Basilad  and # 3 Flory Jane Flores

Pageant organizers have promised a very glamorous and exciting coronation night.

 blog photographer Roger Gatal  & wife Faye with the beauties 

Catch the excitement & the glamour on January 26, Grand Coronation Night!