Miss Cagayan de Oro 2016 – The Beginning, The Journey and The Winners

16 Aug Miss Cagayan de Oro 2016 – The Beginning, The Journey and The Winners

What does it take to join the prestigious Miss Cagayan de Oro Pageant even for just one year? Believe it when we say “hard work” because it does take hard work to join this pageant and even more hard work if you ever bag the crown or the runner-ups.

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As early as January to February, the pageant’s organizers send out feelers and announcements for applicants to the pageant. Aside from the City Tourism Council, the local city government, and the Limketkai Center marketing team, this year’s pageant was organized by the JCI Bai Lawanen, Inc. After several “auditions” and interviews, the final 12 candidates were selected and then officially presented to the public at the Press and Public Presentation last June 25, 2016, at the SM City Mall. The official candidates by their assigned numbers are:

1. Sherlyn Doloriel – Brgy. Lapasan
2. Rendy Mae Castrodes – Brgy. 14
3. Christian Faith Pagote – Brgy. Bugo
4. Ana Monica Tan – Brgy. Carmen
5. Toni Rose Guillermo – Brgy. 32
6. Jean Isabel Tan – Brgy. Kauswagan
7. Donita Lumapay – Brgy. Lapasan
8. Alan Marie Agot – Brgy. Patag
9. Angeliza Navajo – Brgy. Lumbia
10. Geraldine Sario – Brgy. Carmen
11. Karla Estorba – Brgy. Nazareth
12. Christine Cubero – Brgy. 23

After the press and public presentation, the first major event to kick off was the Talent Competition held last July 24, 2016 at the Limketkai Center Mall. Each candidate complemented their performance with dazzling and colorful costumes. Individual dance numbers were rendered such as the Asik solo Maguindanao tribe maiden dance, Tinikling, Banog Baylan dance, Bollywood dance, Belly dance, Hula dance, and Tango. Candidate number 4, Ana Monica Tan won Best in Talent.

The event was hosted by Ms. Dylanna Bax. Miss Cagayan de Oro 2015 Charinna Barro also made a special appearance to endorse certain upcoming city fiesta events as well as to invite the general audience to watch the coronation night.

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July 29 at the Activity Center of the Ayala Centrio Mall saw the Evening Gown Competition, with each candidate strutting the ramp with their long gowns created by the Oro Fashion Designers Guild and Designers Assembly. Fabrics for the long gowns was provided by Gaisano City Mall. The candidates also ramped in their casual wear provided by Mags. There was also a fashion show segment as each candidate wore a dress designed by the OFDG or Designers Assembly. Candidate Number 11, Karla Estorba won Best in Evening Gown award.

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While all Miss Cagayan events are open to the public, the traditional Swimsuit Competition is always held upon invitation only. This event was held at the function center hall of the Limketkai Luxe Hotel last August 6, 2016. All swimsuit outfits were provided by Cococabana with shoes by GIBI. Candidate Number 1, Sherlyn Doloriel grabbed the Best in Swimsuit Award.

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In between each event, the candidates were kept busy visiting all sponsors at their shops, stores, or offices, either for a photo shoot or for a courtesy call. This year, a video shoot was done around the city with Cinemagix by Jashen Travilla and Ms. Kim Daguman. Outfits were provided by Boogie Musni Rivera, the OFDG, and the Designers Assembly. The video shoot took place at the Gaston Park, along the Gov. Ysalina (Carmen) Bridge, along Recto Avenue fronting MUST, City Hall grounds, and along Don A. Velez Street in front of VIP Hotel. In most cases, the RTA had to temporarily divert traffic away from the shoots where streets were involved.

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Finally, the most awaited Coronation Night took place last August 13, 2016, at the Atrium of the Limketkai Center Mall. No less than Jonas Gafud of International Queen Maker, Manager and Mentor of Ms. Pia Wurtzbach and Ganiel Akrisha Krishna of Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific were two of the judges at the event.

Finally getting to wear the crown is Sherlyn Legaspi Doloriel.

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1^st runner up is Alan Marie Agot, 2^nd runner up is Ana Monica Tan, 3^rd runner up is Toni Guillermo, and 4^th runner up is Angeliza Navajo.