The concept was fantastic, with the giant palm branch fanned around their glistening bodies and the crystal blue water framing the entire image.
The ladies were able to convert themselves into modern versions of bombshells this side of Misamis Oriental. Even amidst the heat and discomfort of the sweltering sun, the official swimsuit photos of Phillip Vallespin brought out the best in each one of the Miss Kuyamis 2021 contenders.
A shuffle was in order. Here now are my eight (8) favorites for the second round:
#Sugbongcogon Katheryn Guipetacio
#Talisayan Anna Grace Alturas
#Gitagum Alyssa Marie Cordova
#Lagonglong Jaimee Hana Padilla
#Naawan Princess Nicole Segundo
#Alubijid Mitch Andrea Fuentes
#Jasaan Dannah Joy Tempra
#ElSalvadorCity Ife Mae Abasula
Who are yours?
Prod Head: Atty. Jeffrey Caudor Saclot
Shoot Director: Dennis N. Almazan
Swimwear Designer: Mark Christopher Yaranon
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A pageant empire is steadily rising down south in the country’s gateway to Mindanao. And the successful partnership of Governor Bambi Emano and #ExploreMisOr Head Atty. Jeffrey Saclot is proving that it can be done with unstinting leadership, hardwork and credibility.
I will endeavor to give the less talked-about ladies their share of the spotlight in this blog. On my FB and IG social media accounts, I have already given a lot of them adequate exposure.
A staunch advocate of World Vision Philippines where she is a Donor Education Specialist, Caroline has always had children’s welfare in the core of her charitable activities. In fact during this quarantine period, she was able to organize a fund-raiser to help provide school materials to more than twenty children in World Vision Communities.
“As I continue to serve vulnerable children, I hold on to the idea that their stories need to be heard so they can have the opportunity to make their dreams come true. I vow to use my platform to encourage meaningful storytelling and conversations that will bring us to work together for their benefit…”
Miss Universe Philippines 2020 candidate Caroline Veronilla of Misamis Oriental wanted so much to step outside and participate in volunteering activities around her province during this COVID19 crisis. 
But with the safety of her big sister Lenie Rose (right photo, middle) – who is a cancer patient – as top priority, she doesn’t want to put their home at risk by contacting the virus through any of her potentially constant in-and-out movements. The latter is scheduled to have her Stem Cell Tranplant this week and Carol will be her donor for the procedure.
Be that as it may, this candidate’s advocacy is Children’s Rights. She has been working as Donor Education Specialist for World Vision – a global humanitarian organization devoted to improving the lives of children – for the past five years. She has seen how any form of support and provision of basic needs can transform the life of a child. If it can be done for every vulnerable young ones, they will have the capacity to break the cycle of poverty and achieve the dreams they have for themselves and their families.
She is also supporting Kapit Mindanao, an online fundraising campaign that supports organizations working in 20 Mindanaoan communities. The goal is to raise P1 million for partner organizations that are providing PPEs for frontliners and food packs and sanitation kits for families and indigenous communities. The partners are present in areas as far as Zamboanga del Norte, Sarangani, Agusan del Sur, and Tawi-Tawi.
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A tall, beautiful and intelligent young lady named Cinderella Faye “Cindy” Obeñita – who also happens to be the reigning Miss Cagayan de Oro – is one fine example of someone who has no trouble accepting her flaws and transforming them into beneficial strengths. She is not your typical pageant aspirant who walks around in platform heels and well-styled OOTDs on a daily basis. She would comfortably wear her prescription eyeglasses while attired in smart get-ups to make her work as Head of the Planning and Events Division of the Provincial Tourism Office in Misamis Oriental more productive.
Cindy graduated Magna cum Laude from the Liceo de Cagayan University with a degree in Mass Communication. She was a student-jounalist for 10 years where she honed her writing skills in news, sports, technical and feature articles. Aside from her present day job, she also functions as an event/pageant host, print and ramp model, brand endorser and an advocate of cervical cancer prevention.
This 2020, she will make the name “Cinderella” more relevant by signing up to become a Binibini and – hopefully – bring more pride to her hometown and home province of Carmen, Misamis Oriental. No fairy tales, just plain real talk.
From the minute the plane landed in Laguindingan Airport, the entire Province of Misamis Oriental rolled out the red carpet to the visiting beauties of Miss Earth Philippines 2018 along with Miss Earth 2017 Karen Ibasco, Miss Earth Philippines Fire 2017 Ella Bautista and Carousel Productions’ VP Peachy Veneracion. Your blogger was given a special invitation to be part of the delegation and I must say that the Provincial Tourism Department of MisOr made sure that each activity was an exciting one, while actively promoting the tourism efforts started by its beloved and indefatigable Governor Yevgeny Vincente “Bambi” Emano.
I have known this sweet young lady for quite some time now. She really prepared hard for her first big national beauty pageant and is getting the full support of the entire Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental through Governor Bambi Emano. She is their biggest pride in Miss Philippines Earth 2018. Now here is a quick bio on Berjayneth Chee.
It used to be that the Philippines always sends more than one representative for the annual Miss International Queen Pageant in Pattaya, Thailand. But for 2018, we will have a sole entry on whose shoulders will weigh in the mission of notching another victory in the said pageant after Kevin Balot and Trixie Maristela.
