Wake-uppers:
Scene: This piece of good news from Elizabeth Lamdagan-Haroun: Rev. Fr. Elpidio “Boy” Biliran Jr is the
newly appointed superintendent of all Manila Archdiocesan and Parochial Schools.
He was appointed by his Eminence Luis Cardinal Antonio Tagle.
Scene: From
eventologist Mizken: Runway Icons’
Bohol’s Top Model 2014 (Season 2) is looking for a female model. She must be at
least 5’4” and above, model built structure and 14-24 years old. Audition dates
are on June 7 and 14, 2014 at Door 1, JJ’s Seafood Village, K of C, Tagbilaran
City. Bring two (2) pieces of close up studio shot and bring all black lingerie
with stiletto heels. For more info, text/call
0919-913-2119.
Scene: From
Charles Ceasar Edulan, CPA: Please help Georgia Jauslin, a Filipino from Panglao
Island, Bohol, realize her ultimate dream of becoming the next SWISS Explorer
(writer and traveller around the world through Swiss Airlines/Lufthansa). To
vote, visit http://www.theswissexplorer.com. Folks, today is the deadline!
Seen: Spotted
in Jandayan Island, Getafe town last week was the famous Filipino-Japanese sumo wrestler Akira Takayasu. “It
was Akira’s first visit to Bohol,” said VRS. Akira’s mom, Bebelita Reblingca
Bernadas-Takayasu, hails from Bohol.
Scene: Former Catigbian Mayor and now CEO of Bet 'n Choy Farms Roberto “Bertsal”
Salinas turned 63 last May 29.
Scene: Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2014
second runner-up Karen Rossana Jumawid Llorente was crowned as Miss Boholympics
2014 besting nine other candidates from other local government units
(municipalities) in Bohol. Llorente, a graduate of
Tagbilaran City Science High School last March 2014, won the Miss Cabawan 2014
title on March 14 which qualified her for the Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2014 pageant.
She succeeded Tagbilaran City's Rizalee Rose Cempron Razo as Miss Boholympics
2013 who was Miss Poblacion 2 2014 and became first runner-up in the Mutya sa
Tagbilaran 2014.
Seen: Spotted
at Habhaban sa Baluarte last Friday
were Palanca
winner Marjorie Evasco, poet and
community development consultant Nestor Pestelos, Dean Carrie Tharan of Miriam
College and Rose Sabijon Rara of Holy Name University.
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Her answer came quick and easy, and she
didn’t stammer nor hesitate at all, showing her presence of mind and grace
under pressure during the one–on-one interview of the
candidates of the Mr and Miss Teen Bohol 2012.
Unruffled, Jesseth Nez Sendrijas Pasagad
answered all my questions (She was smart,
articulate and you could feel she speaks from the heart and she thinks as well.
Her answers are unconventional for pageants, er, patty pageant answers),
including those from my co-interviewer Jeycelle Espejo-Inting, and we gave her
the highest score.
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| Jesseth Nez Sendrijas Pasagad |
“She’s confident not to mention
beautiful,” said Jeycelle on Jesseth. Eventually, she was declared 1st runner-up
and Miss Talent during the final night.
“From those years at Science High School
that I’ve trained her, Cielo and their friends, I can say that she has enhanced
her leadership, grace and terpsichorean skills, having coached her for Miss
Teen Bohol 2012,” said the 1987 Miss Tagbilaran Fiel Angeli Araoarao-Gabin. “A descendant
of Francisco Dagohoy Sendrijas, she is an impersonation of courage, beauty,
grace, talent and leadership rolled into one. I hope she will continue to
depict beauty with a purpose.”
Jesseth, the daughter of Zosimo and
Aileen Pasagad of Bilar, Bohol, finished her high school at
Tagbilaran City Science High School (TCSHS) with high honors. She is now a
sophomore at the Palawan State University where she is taking up BS Petroleum
Engineering and a President's Lister.
Why she is taking-up petroleum engineering?
“Actually, I was supposed to study Political Science in
Ateneo de Manila University because I
somehow feel that fighting for true justice is innate in me (trivia: from my
mother who belongs to the Sendrijas clan, we trace back our blood lineage to the great Boholano hero Francisco Dagohoy
who led the longest revolt in Philippine
history). I never really knew about petroleum engineering until the mother of
my friend mentioned it to me. I did some research about the said course and it
immediately caught my interest,” shares Jesseth. “I decided to take petroleum
engineering initially out of curiosity because it is not the usual degree that
students take. Practically speaking, I took this course because it deals with
the energy industry which I believe will continue to prosper through the years
since we all need energy resources in our daily lives, especially oil and
petroleum. I also think it has a huge impact in today’s society.”
Jesseth is all grown-up. Her
parents are her greatest inspirations in life.
“I am deeply thankful to my
parents for their love and support that paved the way to my success in life,”
she shares, smiling. “They are the epitome of selfless love. I would trade my
life for their welfare and security.”
Jesseth will turn 18 on June 5 yet but a birthday celebration
will be held tonight.
What we shall expect tonight? Butch Bernas, the
production and cotillion choreographer shares,“The theme is enchantment. The
production is somewhat like a continuation of her video from the forest scene
and bring it to the real venue… with ballet and jazz.” I won’t spoil the rest.
“I chose enchantment as the theme of my debut because
I’ve always been enchanted of people who exude that indefinable aura and down
to earth attitude that captivates the rest of us long before we’ve set our eyes
on them,” says Jesseth. “I can also relate this transition from being a shy
insecure girl to a brave and smart woman as a spell that seems to bind my
carefree youth to my upcoming life as an adult.”
VRS asks her to make a list of the 18 lessons she has
learned in life.
1. The road to success has a series of speed bumps called
failures. You just have to drive well so you won’t crash.
2. You have a voice in everything. Life will always give you options.
3. Just because you can
doesn’t mean you should.
4. Think twice before you say or do something. Otherwise,
regrets will rain on you.
5. Promises are sacred. Always keep your word.
6. Everybody has their own story, everybody has a problem
so stop being rude and be kind. You don’t always know that what’s going on in
another man’s life.
7. Your attitude will be tested when you are at your
peak. Be humble.
8. Change is not always bad. Change for the better.
Change for what is right.
9. Follow your heart but bring your mind with you.
10. Life is a give and take process. Don’t expect to
receive something you haven’t given.
11. You have two ears and one mouth. Listen twice as much
as you speak.
12. Falling in love is easy, staying in love is not.
13. Develop your personality, let yourself bloom. Nothing
will happen if you choose to live in the shadows.
14. Be the change you want to see.
15. Never give up. If you fail, learn from it.
16. Family is forever. Treasure your loved ones.
17. You are beautiful. Don’t let others bring you down.
18. Pray, pray, pray.
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