Tawo Tawo Festival 2015 – Showdown

February 18, 2015/in 2015, Galleries

Mr. Eli G. Manlangit – Chairman, Tawo-Tawo Festival

28th Tawo-Tawo Festival

The Tawo Tawo Festival 2015 in Bayawan City marked its 28th of its kind. The festival is certainly one of the most famous celebrations of whole Negros Island. What need to be mentioned in a very positive way is the organization. Mr. Eli G. Malangit runs a tight, well thought through, and intelligent office.

Therefore it is not surprising that the showdown as well as the street-dancing started in time. An event starting in real-world time is in the Philippines as rare as an ice-block in the Sahara.

Mr. Malangit told the Dumaguete.com team: “I can not let the children sitting and waiting in the heat for some VIPs and officials to arrive. We start in time !“.

Tawo-Tawo Festival Showdown

The Tawo-Tawo 2015 Showdown started at 10:00 am. At that point most participants were already up and practicing since hours. The sun was already burning and if anybody needed a quick breakfast, it would have been no problem to boil an egg on the cemented grounds. The opening speeches were kept pleasantly brief and the first group got ready. Nine contingents were participating. Five in the Gagmay/Junior Tawo-Tawo category, four in the Dagko/Senior Tawo-Tawo category. Following some pictures (not sorted by contingents).

Gagmay Tawo-Tawo Category

Barangay Boyco
Barangay Suba
Tayawan Elementary School
Barangay Villareal
Bayawan East Central School

Dagko Tawo-Tawo Category

Bayawan National High School
Kulamboyan High School
Barangay Poblacion
Barangay Banga

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Miss Bayawan 2015

February 17, 2015/in 2015, Galleries

The Miss Bayawan 2015 beauty pageant was held on the IBC grounds (Integrated Business Center). It was split into two events, the talent night and the coronation night. The Miss Bayawan Talent Night was held on February 15th in front of a patiently waiting crowd. The Coronation Night took place the following evening. When the talent night finally started, the eight candidates entered the stage in what the organizer called “play-dress”.
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Miss Bayawan Talent Night

After -what appeared never ending- speeches, introductions and intermissions it was time for the Miss Bayawan 2015 candidates to show their talent. With all respect to the effort the candidates put into their performance, it appeared that they rather do something their handler want, but not something they are talented in. Our office goldfish shows more talent when playing piano than what we witnessed on the IBC stage. Maybe nowadays talents are limited to speed-texting and clicking “Like” on social networks, both not suitable for a big stage. Anyway, here some pictures:

An event like this can’t be held without many hand working together. Following some of them:
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Miss Bayawan 2015 – Coronation Night

Miss Bayawan 2015 Coronation Night was clearly on a much higher level compared to the happenings just 24 hours earlier at the Talent Night. To get the audience at the packed IBC grounds into the right mood the eight candidates presented themselves in stunning Tawo-Tawo costumes.

Miss Bayawan Swimsuit & Business attire

The business attire round as well as the candidates in swimsuits were next to be on stage.

Miss Bayawan 2015 – Evening Gown

Not “50 Shades of Grey”, but any variation of blue was the color for the gowns the candidates presented themselves on the stage in front of an enthusiastic crowd. Make your own pick who would be your winner of the titla.

Congratulations to Miss Bayawan 2015

Miss Bayawan 2015 – Justine Rose Cabanban

SPUD’s Paulimpiad 2015

January 30, 2015/in 2015, Galleries

St. Pauls University was celebrating its Founders Day 2015. Below the official Press Release for the week-long event.

St. Paul University Dumaguete (SPUD) known as the Premier Paulinian Educational Institution in the Philippines and the only Catholic University in Negros Oriental will once again paint green and gold the City of Gentle People next week as SPUD hold its University Intramurals labeled as Paulimpiad 2015 anchored on the theme “Alive and Ablaze: Inspire a Paulinian Generation from January 27 until 30, 2015.

A torch parade will signal the start of the entire celebration followed by an Olympic-inspired opening program, various sports – related activities are also scheduled to ignite the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie among the participating teams.

The Organizing Committee, the Paulinian Student Government under the auspices of the University Student Affairs Office supported by the SPUD Administration has also slated numerous creative – nightly events such as the Night of Music (Solo, Trio and A Capella), Night of Dance (Pop Dance, Folk Dance and Moving Squad), Campus Ambassador & Ambassadress Selection and the Student’s Night plus the Awarding Ceremony & Closing Program.

Giving interest to this year’s Paulimpiad would be the general participation of various colleges & departments, and the presence of invited Celebrity Judges & Guests, Culture and the Arts Experts as well as Tourism Industry Practitioners from Manila, Cebu, Bacolod and Dumaguete.

(PR/ExternalAffairs/RaffyDuhaylungsod)

Paulimpiad Ambassador & Ambassadress 2015

There is of course no Founders Day Celebrations celebration without a beauty contest. We dropped by last Thursday evening to make a few pictures. Find below some shots of the search for Paulimpiad Ambassador & Ambassadress 2015 in loose order. First the production round:

Next some pictures of the talent and sports attire round, mixed with some judges and emcees

Last but not least all Paulimpiad Ambassador & Ambassadress 2015 in their evening attire:

Langub Festival 2015 in Mabinay

January 27, 2015/in 2015, Galleries, Uncategorized

The Langub Festival in Mabinay highlights the celebrations of the town fiesta. The word Langub originates from the local phrase for “cave”. Mabinay is well known as the cave capital of the Philippines with estimated 400 caves. 45 have been explored and seven are open to the public to visit. Thousands of spectators were lining the streets of Mabinay to watch the street dancing competition of the Langub Festival 2015. Eight competitors were showing their dances to the cheerful visitors and the watchful judges.

Many political “heavyweights” followed the invitation of Mabinay Mayor Ernie Uy to join the festival and enjoy the Showdown held at the Market. We spotted Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr, Negros Oriental Rep. George Arnaiz, Dumaguete City Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria, Sibulan Mayor Maning Diputado and many councilors from different towns and cities of Negros Oriental.

Langub Festival 2015 Clusters & Judges

Cluster #8 – Tribu Candacapan
Pantao, Dagbasan, Cansal-ing, Campanun-an
Coordinator: Irene Y. Baldoza
Cluster #7– Tribu Bagmalunbu
Bastic, Mayaposi,Bulwang,Lamdas
Coordinator: Engilberto S. Buscato
Cluster#6 – Tribu Paabba
Paniabonan, Abis, Bato, Bulibulihan
coordinator: Eduardo K. Solon
Cluster#3 – Tribu Tanlulubog
Lumbangan, Bugnay, Tadlong, Luyang
Coordinator: Odon M. Cueco
Cluster#4 –Tribu Ati-a
Tara, Napasuan,Himucdungon, Cangguhob
Coordinator: Luis A. Cadimas
Cluster#1 – Tribu Dhagpas
Dahile, Hagtu, Samac, Pandanon
Cluster#2 – Tribu Ipona
Poblacion, Inapoy, Old&New Namangka
Coordinator: Jed Brye T. Sinda
Cluster#5 – Tribu Arebabaman
Barras, Banban, Aribasore, Manlingay
Coordinator: Maria Rita M. Ricaplaza

Mabinay Langub Festival 2015 Street Dance Judges

Honorable Marian E. Villegas
Mr. Rudy M. Reveche
Mr. Andy T. Guevarra
Mr. Gran Rego M. Atay
Mr. Esmael E. Java

Mabinay Langub Festival 2015 Showdown Judges

Honorable Marian E. Villegas
Prof. Carlou G. Bernaldez
Honorable Emmanuel N. Diputado
Ms. Jennylind D. Cordero

Official Tabulator

Dindo M. Amorganda
Ramon Esparsa
Glady Mae Amante
Gericah May Rodrigues

Langub Festival 2015 – Official Results

Showdown
1^st Cluster#6 – Tribu Paabba
2^nd Cluster#4 –Tribu Ati-a
3^rd Cluster#1 – Tribu Dhagpas

Street dance
1^st Cluster#6 – Tribu Paabba
2^nd Cluster#4 –Tribu Ati-a
3^rd Cluster#1 – Tribu Dhagpas

The Miss Mabinay 2015

January 23, 2015/in 2015, Galleries

Following the invitation of Mabinay’s Tourism Officer Gary Caseres we went to the Cave Capital of the Philippines for the annual fiesta. The Miss Mabinay 2015 pageant was the event on the day of our arrival. Nine contestants were competing for the title at the municipality stage. The doors of the venue opened at 7:00pm, however, it was past 10:00pm when the event finally started with the prayers, national anthem and the production round.

Miss Mabinay 2015 Production Number

After the production number the candidates had a lot of time to change as all judges, sponsors, VIPs, VUPs, and “God-knows-who-else” needed to be introduced as well as some short speech and the contest rules were read of the script. Anyway here some pictures of the VIPs, guests of honor and intermission numbers.

Miss Mabinay 2015 in Swim Wear

Other than in political correct Dumaguete, the Miss Mabinay 2015 pageant was not afraid to have the lovely candidates wearing bikinis; certainly the most famous round of any beauty pageant in the world… at least with 50% of the world’s population.

Talent Round at Miss Mabinay 2015

The talent round followed almost immediately after some minor technical issues with the usual dancing, singing and interpretative acting.

Last, but most anticipated round showed the nine competing candidates for Miss Mabinay 2015 in their evening gowns. “White” was the theme at Miss Mabinay’s beauty pageant.

Miss Mabinay 2015

Harlene Mae Abenita Lubrico

Dr.Rico Absin and Mandaue Children's Choir

Christmas with Rico Absin and Friends

December 15, 2014/in 2014, Galleries

Dumaguete Christmas House owner Dr. Rico Absin is yearly raising funds at Christmas time for the street children of Dumaguete. Yesterdays event in Silliman’s Luce Auditorium was another great success.

Miss Pura Vida 2014

December 13, 2014/in 2014, Galleries

The parties at of Sea Explorers are famous since many years. No difference was the Christmasparty with friends and guests. The highlight was certainly the Miss Pura Vida 2014 contest.

Back Stage at Miss Pura Vida 2014 and Judges

The Talent Presentation

The candidates in gowns

Pura-Vida-Party The Gown Round

Pura-Vida-Party the Swimsuit Competition

The Awarding

Congratulations to Miss Pura Vida 2014

Thanks to the team of Pura Vida, Vida Homes and Sea Explorers for a great party!

…. and of course for inviting us.

66th Charter Day Parade

November 25, 2014/in 2014, Galleries

The 66th Charter Day Parade occupied yesterday the streets of Dumaguete. Lead by our beloved Mayor Manuel “Chiquitting” Sagarbarria and Congressman George Arnaiz, the parade started at Quezon Park up to Real Street to turn north and end at the Silliman Ballfield. Therefore our first gallery is for the officials of the City of Gentle People

Congressman George Arnaiz and Mayor Mayor Manuel "Chiquitting" Sagarbarria lead the Charter Day Parade

Congressman George Arnaiz and Mayor Mayor Manuel “Chiquitting” Sagarbarria leading the Charter Day Parade

Barangay Calindagan

After the Dumaguete Government Officials were countless organizations from Police Department to the Little Children of the Philippines and from Paintballers to Cosplayers. Here are some of them:

Without stepping on anybodies toes, the highlight were of course the marching bands in their colorful costumes spread throughout the parade. We have so many pictures, that we split the gallery in two parts for a better loading time

Sandurot 2014 – Street Dance & Showdown

November 23, 2014/in 2014, Galleries

Hot – Hotter – Sandurot 2014 Street Dance Parade. The sun was burning down at 3:00pm, when the participants of the streetdance parade started moving from Portal West via Perdices- and Real Street back to Quezon Park where later the Showdown took place. All spectators who were not busy finding a spot on in the shade or boiling eggs on the street saw some great performances of all participating schools.

Sandurot 2014 – Street Dance Competition

Sandurot Festival 2014 – Showdown

The national Broadcast of Sky Cable was probably the reason that the Showdown of this years Sandurot Festival started perfectly in time on 5:00 pm. Bottomline, it can be done! Maybe the organizers of the Miss Dumaguete Coronation Night should take a seminar at Sky Cable how to plan ad execute a fast paced event, instead of stretching a little over 5 hours.

The seven contingents did great and the cheers of the audience grew louder from contestant to contestant.

Last but not least one pictures we can’t leave out and our definite winner for best picture of the Sandurot 2014 Showdown.

Miss Dumaguete 2014 – Coronation Night

November 22, 2014/in 2014, Galleries, Uncategorized

The Miss Dumaguete 2014 Coronation Night took place as on of the main-events of the 2014 Sandurot Festival. Once again the Dumaguete Convention Center was chosen as a venue, and once again the delay was extraordinary. The main task of the event was to find the successor of Lorraine Kendrickson -Miss Dumaguete 2013- who represented the City of Gentle People most successful at the Miss World – Philippines Pageant.

The “Who-is-Who” of Dumaguete was in full numbers present, completed with other VIPs of the national show- and business sector. Reading their names, glorious achievements and curriculum vitae plus all sponsors took more time than the seven candidates spend on stage to present themselves to the board of judges and the audience. Following a view pictures of some of the honorable guests of this event.

Finally it was time to start the Miss Dumaguete 2014 Coronation Night with the production number.

Production Number Of Miss Dumaguete 2014 Contestant

Miss Dumaguete 2014 Candidates in Swimsuits

“History repeats itself” must have been the theme of the swimsuit round. The candidates were wearing bathing suits which obviously reassembled the style of the 60s and reminded one of our team-members strongly of the beach wear his grandma was wearing back in the early 70s

Miss Dumaguete 2014 Candidates in Gowns

The gowns were also held in a greyish silver, so it appeared, that the overall theme of the event-planner was more directed towards the 70s instead of the modern woman of the 21st century.