Miss Silka Philippines 2014 People's Choice Award: What Happened?

Bohol’s Bet: Marian Grace Malubay

I am back after a brief hiatus. The past couple of weeks, we were engrossed with the preparations for Bohol’s participation in the Miss Silka Philippines 2014 Pageant. 

Being the local pageant’s organizers & publicists, we had to make sure that Marian Grace Malubay, Miss Silka Bohol 2014, would be ready for the national finals of the annual search for Silka’s brand ambassadress.

It has been an exciting rollercoaster ride so far for many Boholanos who have been following Marian’s journey for the Miss Silka Philippines 2014 crown.

Earlier last week, a memo regarding the People’s Choice special award was released. It was for the candidate who got the highest number of Likes from November 7, 12 noon to November 8, 12 midnight. I instructed Marian to post in Boholano association or group pages in FB. She even posted in “You Know You’re Boholano If” which has a whooping 45,000 members.

When the voting started, she was pacing the other girls but when her plea for help started to get noticed, many Boholanos responded to her call resulting in an avalanche of Likes that totaled 10,000 plus!

Marian prior to the Talent Show

Overnight, Marian Grace found herself on top of the leaderboard followed by Miss Pampanga and Miss Quezon. Our glee turned to dismay however when internet trolls and bashers started attacking Marian and Boholanos by extension. They couldn't believe how we Boholanos can band together when regional pride is at stake. The narrow- minded cyber bullies began ganging up on Marian and they resorted to name- calling such as Liar, Cheat. It was to be expected especially when a candidate becomes a frontrunner.

Going into the dying seconds before the deadline at 12 midnight of November 8, Marian was leading the pack with a 4,000 lead over the second highest- ranked candidate. Technically, she should have been the winner of the special award but it was not to be.

You see, the deadline for the online voting was extended until 12 noon today and this is where Miss Valenzuela was able to squeak in and snatch the award from Miss Bohol.  Valenzuela was able to amass 16,000 likes against Marian’s 13, 600 likes. 

What a bummer! 

Congratulations to Miss Valenzuela and her team of supporters for the great strategy and solid support for the candidate. Well, we have to abide with the organizers’ last- minute decision to amend the guideline specifically the deadline extension.

If there’s anything good that came out from this, it would have to be how Boholanos from all over the world banded together and rallied behind a fellow Boholano. I am still in awe of how we were able to amass the 10,000 likes in a span of five hours.

Marian Grace Malubay was grace and elegance personified during the Talent Competition 

What happened during the online voting and the comments & remarks that ensued are just solid proof that Filipinos are very passionate about their pageant candidates. 

As a parting shot, I would just like to remind fellow Boholanos that we may have lost out the online voting to another girl but we kept our dignity and sense of pride intact! 

Thank you on behalf of Marian Grace Malubay who has been advised to stay away from FB and other social media so she can concentrate for tonight's Grand Finale.

Way to go fellow Boholanos!

Bohol's Bet for Miss Silka Philippines 2014 Is a Future Police Officer

Meet Bohol’s bet for the national finals of Miss Silka Philippines 2014 to be held in Manila on November 9.

Marian Grace Malubay who won the Miss Silka Bohol 2014 crown last September 26 and who earned the right to represent the province in the nationwide search for Silka’s brand ambassador for 2015 is an aspiring police officer.

 

The 19 year old sophomore is taking up BS Criminology at Holy Name University in Tagbilaran City.

Here’s my short interview with Marian who is set to leave for Manila on November 6 via Tiger Air Philippines:

DESCRIBE YOURSELF

 I’m very simple but in my simplicity, I believe that my character and inner beauty shines through. I’m also a very determined girl who knows what I want in life and I will make sure that I achieve them.

WHAT’S YOUR PROUDEST/ BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT

Being crowned Miss Silka Bohol 2014 and earning the right to represent my province in the national finals of Miss Silka Philippines 2014 is a big achievement for me because I really worked hard for it and all my efforts have paid off

CAN YOU TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR COURSE?

Most people think that BS Criminology is all about firearms, defense tactics, strategies or chasing after criminals. BS Criminology also involves the study of human behaviour and law enforcement. The most important is to always remember the values of honesty, trust & discipline

IS BEING A WOMAN A DISADVANTAGE AS A LAW ENFORCER?

It does not really matter whether you’re a man or a woman. The most important qualities are discipline, trust, honesty, loyalty and of course, you have to be brave if you want to be a police officer

WHY DID YOU TAKE UP BS CRIMINOLOGY?

I’m taking up BS Criminology because my passion is into serving and protecting people. It gives warmth and satisfaction to my heart if I did something good for someone. That is the main reason why I took up Criminogy as my course for I believe that my passion can be my instrument to become an effective and responsible police officer someday. 

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PASSIONATE WITH?

My passion is into serving and protecting people. It gives warmth and satisfaction to my heart if I did something good for someone. That is the main reason why I took up BS Criminology as my course for I believe that my passion can be my instrument to become an effective and responsible police officer someday.

WHY DID YOU JOIN MISS SILKA BOHOL 2014?

I joined the pageant because it is a great opportunity for me to be discovered and also mainly because of the prizes, the prizes could really help me to support my studies and could really help my family.I did not regret joining because I met a lot of people and most importantly, I have gained many new friends in the pageant.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE BOHOL TO YOUR FELLOW CANDIDATES?

The best word to describe Bohol is beautiful. Bohol is blessed not only with the beauty of nature but also with the beauty and warmth of its people.

WHAT WILL YOU TELL THE OTHER GIRLS ABOUT BOHOL NOW THAT A YEAR HAS PASSED AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE?

When the earthquake struck Bohol, we thought that it would be the end of the world, we were devastated but right now Bohol is in the process of recovering. I will tell the other girls also that Bohol is on its way to full recovery for we are very strong and independent- minded people. And as the healing process takes place, we will forever remember with gratitude the overwhelming help that came our way

Photo Credits: Ghen Lumayag Photography

Hair & Make Up: Jean Bulasa

Thanks also to K &N Productions