Bianca Gaviola is Miss Universe Philippines Bohol 2024

Aside from sharing the same family name, Ascension Gaviola and Bianca Gaviola also became Bohol's first official winners of pageants that send  the winners to the nationals. 

Ascension was crowned the first- ever Miss Bohol and became the first Boholana to represent the province in the first nationwide search for Miss Philippines in 1926. 

After 98 years, another Gaviola has become the winner of another inaugural search with Bianca crowned as the first winner of the Miss Universe Philippines Bohol title which concluded with a glittering coronation last night at the Bohol Cultural Center.

Along with the other winners of the different city, provincial and regional pageants of MUPH, Bianca will be flying to Manila for the nationals.

Miss Valencia Is Ubi Festival Queen 2023

Mary Ingrid P. Orevillo, 16 years old, and representing the LGU and ubi farmers of Valencia was crowned the 2023 Ubi Festival Queen yesterday evening at the Bohol Cultural Center. 

Ms. Orevillo who was also adjudged as Best in Production Number and Best in Interview will dedicate her year of reign in promoting ubi farming to the younger generation of Boholanos.

Named 1^st Runner Up was Ehzcekel Ecat, 19, of the LGU of Carmen.  Ms. Precious Mae Ochavillo, 17, of the LGU of Garcia- Hernandez was 2^nd Runner Up and selected as Best in Thematic Costume.

1st RU Ms. Carmen, Ubi Queen Ms. Valencia 2nd RU Ms. Garcia- Hernandez

The other candidates & their respective LGUs are Ma. Trisha Rempillo of Ubay, Recil Gapol of Corella, Aaren Pearl Arabejo of Sikatuna, Mary Joy Artiaga of San Miguel and Julie Bautista of Cortes.

Members of the panel of judges included BCCTV General Manager Leizl Lim Gregorio, popular social media influencer & vlogger Paolo Rigotti and Dean of the College of Hospitality Management from University of Bohol Jane Doren A. Bungabong.

The 2023 Ubi Festival Queen Search, one of the highlights of the three- day Ubi Festival Celebration, is a platform for young Boholanas to promote the ubi as a versatile and sustainable crop, fostering appreciation for its flavors and showcasing its importance in the province’s cultural fabric. 

The glamorous highlight of the ubi festival was made possible by The Bohol Provincial Government led by Gov. Aris Aumentado & Vice- Gov. Victor Dionisio Balite with the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist headed by Ms. Liza M. Quirog,MNSA as main coordinating group and Fara Nazareno as Ubi Festival Queen 2023 Committee Chair.