She is 21, stands 5’9″, was born in the United Kingdom but grew up in Iligan City.
Belle is a 3rd year Consular and Diplomatic Affairs student at the DLSU College of St. Benilde.
She has won several beauty titles including Miss Lanao Del Norte 2019, Miss Iligan 2018 and was 2019 Miss Millenial 2nd runner-up. She was recently crowned Miss Kuyamis 2022.
Belle will be representing Misamis Oriental when she competes in her first major national pageant.
Here are some photos from the #fairytale homecoming as the people of Misamis Oriental waved and cheered as they warmly welcomed Miss Intercontinental 2021 Cindy Obeñita in today’s motorcade from Laguindingan to Apple Tree Resort and Hotel, Opol, Mis. Or.
Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2021 Cindy Obeñita is ready to check-in for her Philippine Airlines flight that will signal the actual start of her journey to the Miss Intercontinental 2021 crown. She won’t be traveling alone. And the support of Cagayan de Oro City and the entire Province of Misamis Oriental will see her through the entire competition.
“If an orange butterfly lands on you or flies near you, (it) means that joy will soon come into your life in some unexpected way.” – aboutspiritual.com
Chella Grace Falconer of Misamis Oriental knows fully well the pressure of representing her province in Miss Universe Philippines 2021. For one, she completes the four #MisOr Queens* in conquest of a national crown in pageantry. If she plays her cards right, then success will be within arms’ reach.
Photography | Henry de Guzman
Hair and Make up | Kim Lauchengco Llido
Styling | Zoe Botwin
Designer | Juniel Doring
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
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.
From the reigning Miss Kuyamis 2020 Isobel Teaño of Opol – an #EcoAngel of MPE2020 in her own right – to last year’s Chella Grace Falconer of Medina who took part in Miss Millennial Philippines (and now Miss Bikini Philippines), from 2018’s Ana Monica Tan of Tagoloan who stepped up to the nationals and was crowned Miss Philippines Earth Air and Berjayneth Chee of Balingasag who also reigned as the Elemental Queen of Water back in 2017 – this quartet of beautiful Misamisnons shows the rest of the Philippines why Misamis Oriental is a province of both natural and feminine wonders.
Who will join their sorority and become #MissKuyamis 2021? Find out on January 7, 2021!
Photo by Abel Matthew
Gowns by Juniel Doring
Crown by Mark Anthony Tenchavez
Hai & Make-Up by Charmelle Ybanez Rivera, Kim Lauchengco Llido & Branky Vacalares
From Alubijid to Villanueva, below are the 20 Official Candidates for Miss Kuyamis 2021 during their virtual presentation yesterday. This year’s batch is a great level up from previous editions. One of them will become the successor of the reigning Isobel Teaño who will get the chance to represent the Province of Misamis Oriental in the nationals.
Check out their photos in the grid.
The Finals will be held in January 7, 2020 to be streamed live on the Explore MisOr page. I am so bummed that – due to the pandemic – it will be unlikely for me to fly to Misamis Oriental to cover/judge the pageant. It has been my annual trip since 2018. But I am happy nonetheless that the organizers assembled a strong group of ladies for 2021.
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.
So let’s begin with this lovely phenomenal woman representing Misamis Oriental. Caroline Veronilla is a Magna cum Laude graduate of Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan with a degree in Development Communication major in Development Journalism last 2015. She was also recipient of the Dux Gregis Award for Sowing Young Leaders for Service during Magis Awards 2015.
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.
“…Our simple gifts will definitely inspire them to value their education and persevere in school. I am also hopeful that by supporting children, we can increase youth participation and engagement in local, national, and global levels – a factor crucial in ensuring that programs and processes are inclusive and appropriate for young people.”
“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…”
Caroline is also actively promoting the latest tourism campaign of her province called #ExploreMisOrMore where she focuses on one beautiful local destination at a time to familiarize people on what they can experience and explore in the place.
Caroline with the Tourism Officer of Misamis Oriental, Atty Jeffrey Saclot (center) and the other beauty queens of the province.
With Misamis Oriental Governor Bambi Emano
“The Provincial Tourism Office of Misamis Oriental recently launched it’s newest tourism campaign entitled, EXPLORE MISOR MORE! This is also very timely as the province celebrates Tourism Week. If you wish to see more updates and information regarding the tourism of Misamis Oriental, go check out our website at http://www.exploremisor.com.ph! Bahalag di pa ta kalaag karon, at least we can still experience the beauty of our province online.”
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.
World Vision Philippines
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.
Inspite of the ECQ, Carol is still supporting World Vision by helping raise funds for its ongoing COVID-19 emergency response. She writes content and updates to our sponsors and donors informing them how institutions, local government units, frontliners, communities, and families are being assisted during this crisis.
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.
There are no tall orders for this Misamisnon. Hope springs eternal, as the line goes.
With Carol’s “Beyond the Coastlines” video still unavailable due to the delays caused by the crisis, I opted to share her radio guesting so you can see and hear how she expresses her views. This took place just before the lockdown.
We all know who Lars Pacheco is. And just last night, she was crowned Queen of Misamis Oriental 2020 in a well-staged pageant that shows the province’s whole-hearted support for the LGBTQi Community.
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