Wake-upper:
Scene: Flag carrier
Philippine Airlines (PAL) wants interested Boholanos to audition for PAL’s
“Heart of the Nation” video and help represent the best of the Philippines to
the world. You can come to The
Chocolate Hills Complex in Buenos Aires
in Carmen town on September 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon to get a chance to be
part of our awesome video! You might also get a chance to win tickets to select
local destinations, too!
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Beauty
queen and model Adelyn Joy Sajol Esclamado was crowned Miss University of Bohol Personality 2016
last Thursday, beating other contestants from the different departments held at the
university ground.
The
19-year-old Adelyn, daughter of Teodoro and Helen from Pilar town, accepted her tiara with minimum fuss, waving
calmly to the audience as the other contestants hugged and kissed her.
"I’m
happy and proud because all the sacrifices I have invested have paid off,"
she said afterward, grinning broadly.
Adelyn, who represented the College of Business and Accountancy
(CBA) also won best in production number, best in casual
wear, best in evening gown, body beautiful, best in talent 1st runner up and
best in interview 2nd runner up.
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| Miss UB Personality 2016 Adelyn Joy Sajol Esclamado: ‘ If we want change, it must start from within.’ Contributed Photos/ Lorenzo Torero |
Adelyn
shared that she was trained how to walk and answer the Q and A.
“Aside
from preparations I made for my talent, how to answer questions and how I walk
properly like a beauty queen, I prepared myself for the tension I might feel on
stage. I prepared myself on how to hold my emotions on stage and in front of
many people,” she said, “Because I have to admit that one of my fears is
presenting myself to the public and standing before a big crowd. And all those
preparations and sacrifices I have invested have paid off.”
Edsel
Jim Sevilla from high school was declared Mr. UB Personality 2016.
The
contestants' bright smiles never faltered as they sashayed and twirled across
the stage in the oldest uninterrupted surviving major campus pageant in Bohol province. More than just a beauty
pageant, Mr and Miss UB Personality is the only pageant in the province (and
perhaps in the country) which required its candidates to undergo a personality
test using the standardized testing tool 16 Personality Factor (16PF).
US-based
socialite Mikey Gatal said he is proud of Adelyn’s victory.
"She
was very sure of herself," Mikey told VRS
on Skype. "Most of them would tell me that having the experience of
modeling the signature OMG shirts gave them the boost of confidence, being
exposed to different charity works and I believe if you do good to other people
then you will blessed.”
A
Libra (Oct. 15, 1997), Adelyn stands 5’1”, weights 92 lbs.; wears small-size
shirt and size-7 shoes. Vital statistics: 34-24-36.
Would you rather be
smart but not too beautiful, or beautiful but not too smart?
“Beauty
can be enhanced and intelligence can be learned. But being naturally born
extremely smart is an exemption. I would rather be smart but not too beautiful,
because with intelligence comes beauty and wealth.”
Why are taking up
business administration?
“Simply
because I want to run my own business someday. Growing up away from our father
is not easy, but we have to understand that he’s sacrificing he’s own happiness
just to work abroad for us. And I don’t want my future children to experience
the same. I believe that by running my own business, there is no need for me
nor my husband to leave away just to work for money. Thus, I am near with my
family and can have more time for them.”
How can you convince
people that education is our key to success?
“Education
is the key to success because without that, you will get nowhere in life, you
may only get so far but in the end, you'll go nowhere. People succeed with not
saying that you need to have a high education. Instead, you have to always go
far and never fall back for you to keep striving for the best. Giving up,
dropping out or quitting will leave a person with no success later on down the
line, stuff may get hard but one of the ways through life is education! So
strive and never give up! Knowledge is power. And knowledge can only be
achieved through proper education.”
What do you think is
the smartest thing you’ve done so far?
“It
is taking time to think before I decide on things because I believe that the
decisions I make today will be my foundation for my future. Our future depends
on how we live our present. We may make wrong decisions in life but what’s
important there is that we learn something from that mistake which can let us
grow as a person.”
“What do you think is
biggest decision that you’ve made in your life?”
“Choosing
between holding on or letting go. That is why I always take time to think
before I make decisions because I know that “in every action there is
reaction”. In life, we cannot have everything we want at the same time. We must
be able to choose what really matters most.”
Have you always
wanted to be a beauty queen since you were small?
“No.
I always wanted to be a successful business woman ever since I was a child. I
never imagined myself being a beauty queen. But as I grew up, I learned the
importance of beauty pageants in our society and how it influenced other
people. And I was curious about how it feels like to be a beauty queen. So I
gave it a try and it turned out great.”
What are you’re
winning traits?
“God-loving,
extra miler, self-discipline, and being true to yourself and others. I always
put God first in everything I do. God has better plans for us than we have for
ourselves, so never doubt Him. I believe that being an extra miler means
breaking boundaries and pushing through limitations. If you learn to face your
fears and step out of your comfort zone, then you can be able to learn lot of
things and uncover hidden potentials within you. Being an extra miler makes you
grow as a person. Self-discipline. You must be able to learn how to discipline
yourself because in pageantry, all your actions and words will influence other
people. You must be able to set as a good role model/example to everyone. If
you want to spread positivity to the world then influence them with positivity
within you. Being true to yourself and others. Be that “true-to-herself’ person
in this world full of “i-wanna-be-like-her” persons. Because being you is your
edge over others, that’s what makes you unique.”
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| Miss UB Personality 2016 Adelyn Joy Sajol Esclamado and Mr. UB Personality 2016 Edsel Jim Sevilla (extreme left) are flanked by friends and supporters during the parade last Friday to end the University of Bohol Days and Intramurals. Contributed Photo/Romelyn Cañonaso |
Aside from winning
the Miss UB Personality 2016, what do you think have you achieved so far?
“I
learned how to believe in myself and boost my confidence that enables me to
face my weaknesses and develop my strengths.” (Adelyn was Mutya ng Pilar 2014 3rd runner-up.-LPU)
You are an OMG (Mikey Gatal) model who is exposed to charity works.
And maybe you have an important message to share… and Miss UB would be the
venue or forum to start your advocacies. “I always wanted to serve and help other
people, and I’m always thankful to my OMG family for helping me achieve it. As
a youth and reigning Miss UB Personality 2016, I wanted to promote my advocacy
which is to empower other people especially the youths to join in any
life-changing and inspiring activities in order to change their negative perspective
in life.”
So, you believe that
the youth is the hope of the fatherland?
“I
always believe that "youths of today are the leaders of tomorrow"
that is why I strongly disagree with the abolition of Sangguniang Kabataan election of our country today. SK will serve
as a training ground for our youth to develop their skills and unlock their
hidden potentials. If I Will not encourage them now, then who would be? And
wouldn't it be too late? We have to train them now in order to make them a
responsible leader in the future.”
In the Duterte
administration, do you believe has change truly come?
“Yes.
We are all the living witnesses of it. But true change can never be achieved if
we do not know how to discipline ourselves. If we want change, it must start
from within.”
When did you realized
that you are Miss UB Personality, the oldest campus pageant in the province?
During the coronation night? Or morning after that?
“Until
now I still can't believe that I brought home the crown. “
Do you have secrets sustaining your poise,
under pressure, especially the crucial point in any contest?
“Presence
of mind and positive thinking. There is no room for shyness on stage. You gotta
show them what you've got, but don’t forget to enjoy!”
Who’s you’re beauty
queen role model?
“Ate Imaculada Cleofe Leopardas (also a
beauty queen and a fellow OMG model). I
admire her down to earth attitude despite all her success and achievements in
life.”
Any other woman whom
you admire?
“My
mother. Because she is a personification of true beauty inside out. She's exactly what I wanna be in the future.
She's a blessing not only to me, but
also to everyone who knew her.”
Do you have a
boyfriend?
“Yes!”
So, how’s your
boyfriend now that you’re Miss UB?
“He’s
happy and proud of my achievements.”
If you were to choose
between your boyfriend and Miss UB title, which would you choose?
“I
believe I can handle being Miss UB
and having a boyfriend at the same time.”
What is the essence
of being Miss UB Personality?
“Pageant
is a celebration of beauty that God has given into us. It is a way of
acknowledging and showcasing the potentials and skills we have within. It is
also an effective way to campaign social awareness to different social issues
and problems we are facing right now, because the answers of the candidates can
be use as a piece of advice to the concerned public.”
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