SK DANAO WINS MISS PANGLAO 2012 by Raul Gatal
A tall and elegant BS Nursing student was crowned Miss Panglao 2012 after besting a field of 16 ladies in glittering ceremonies at the Panglao Town Plaza. Meshellane Real Jade C. Cajels who represented SK Danao was also named Best in Gown, Best in Interview, Miss Photogenic and Face of the Night. Bohol Governor Edgar Chatto, First Lady Pureza Chatto, Mayor Benedicto Alcala, Mrs. Nila Montero and outgoing queen Judith Anne Cruz crowned this year’s queen
Named 1st RU was Miss SK Doljo, JessamineC. Flores, who also won Best in Swimsuit and Miss Congeniality. She also won a 24 " Sharp LED TV from DU EK SAM when she was declared Miss Sharp TV
Second RU was Blez Jamessa A. Oliquino from Balicasag Island. She was also declared Darling of the Crowd
Rounding out the Top Eight Semi- Finalists were:
Ms SK Libaong - Aivelyn Torculas
Ms Arbasto Foundation Inc - Rica Mitzi Guioguio
Ms Rotaract Club - Joy Clemena
Ms SK Lourdes - Mary Merle Jean Lonod
Ms SK Tawala - Erica Jane Mejos
The rest of the special titles & corporate awards:
Best in Production Number – Geralyn Paquibot of Lourdes High School
People's Choice - SK Bolod Frea Dumaluan
Miss Image Model - SK Tawala Erica Mejos
Miss Talent - SK Lourdes Mary Merle Lonod
Miss Sony Cybershot - Panglao Business Club
Maria Lean Bolabon
Miss Globe - SK Pob. Francis Joy Arbutante
The newly-crowned Miss Panglao becomes not only the town beauty queen but also the spokesperson of Panglao’s Sangguniang Kabataan or Local Youth Government. According to Hon. Amira Montero, the Federated Chair of SK Panglao, “The Miss Panglao Pageant is a unique pageant since there is a strong emphasis on youth empowerment and dynamic involvement in community activities.”
Indeed, the goal of Miss Panglao is not just to crown the most beautiful girl in town but to show that young beauty queens can become effective public servants and spokespersons for the youth. In fact, last year’s winner, Miss Panglao 2011 Judith Anne Cruz used the seed money she won from the pageant to launch a Math Literacy project to give free basic Math tutorials to academically-challenged students. Mrs. Nila Montero, noted public figure and community leader in Panglao further added” The Montero family has always been consistent in its support for this kind of activity because it is a way of discovering, nurturing & enhancing the talents and potentials of our youth in Panglao. This is also a way of channeling the immense energy & dynamism of our youth so that they would be able to make a difference for themselves and for the community”
The Miss Panglao Official Theme Song “Truly Beautiful” composed by Deo Guden, arranged by BJ Baylon and interpreted by Joseph Gara was launched during the Talent Night Showcase
Adding glitter and excitement to the event were fast- rising ABS CBN stars Aldred Gatchalian and Jason Abalos. Talented Kimberly Gango sang and danced also together with performing talents from Panglao.
Seasoned pageant host Raul Gatal emceed the pageant with Mary Rose Butalid, Miss Panglao 2011 2nd RU as anchorwoman
Board of Judges:
Chairperson: Madame Pureza V. Chatto, Bohol’s First Lady
Members of the Board of Judges:
1. Ms. Irena Heberer, Rotary Club of Panglao Island President
2. Ms. Marybeth Chan, Marc & Mattheaus Group of Companies President
3. Ms. Marietta Gasatan, President, Bohol Chamber of Commerce & Industry
4. Ms. Karin Wesemael, Linaw Beach Resort Owner
5. Ms. Dianne Necio, 2011 Bb. Pilipinas- International, 2012 Miss International Top 15 Finalist
6. Ms. Joyce Ann Burton,1985 Bb. Pilipinas- Universe, 1981 Miss Young International Top Ten Finalist
7. Mr. Franz V. Eichenauer, CHA, Gen. Manager, The Bellevue Resort, Bohol
8. Lady Cely Chiongbian, Cebu- based philanthropist & socialite
Event Organizer : SK Panglao Federated led by Hon. Amira Montero
Executive Producer : Nila & Frank Montero
Production Team : MyMadamme Productions, Inc
Pageant Consultants : EJ Relampagos & Raul Gatal
Official Photographer : Sideroom Studio
Wardrobe & Styling : EJ Relampagos Couture
Official Tabulator : Informatics
Pageant & AVP Script : Raul Gatal
Direction & Choreography : Deo Guden
congratz to Meshellane Cajels of SK Danao (center), she was crowned as the new Miss Panglao 2012.. 1st runner-up Jessa of SK Doljo (left) & 2nd runner-up Blez of Balicasag Island (right) and Hosted by Raul Phillip Orimaco Gatal