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Batangas is truly blessed with beautiful people. And the town of Rosario is not an exception.
Otherwise the celebration of the grandiose Mutya ng Rosario 2011 wouldn’t be possible.
Twenty three gorgeous women joined the said contest—women with stand out physique and well- heeled intellect.
The candidates first wowed the crowd as they ramped the stage ala goddesses as they wore intricate violet robes and crowns of fauna.
Each candidate represented a certain barangay.
True enough, every candidate is backed up by hundreds of their ka- barangays and their support was evident on the deafening screams which were heard every time their respective bets appears.
Remarks from Elizabeth Marfe and Mayor Sandy Javier of Leyte which delved on the relevance of 324th founding anniversary of the municipality and the beauty of Rosario were given before the almost rowdy Rosarians.
Those were talks which were, I think, timely for the crowd was going gaga on screaming their hearts out. The further ados helped in taming the very eager fans.
But we were proved wrong because the next portion appeared to be the swim wear competition.
Colors of neon blue and pink effortlessly suited the bodies of the contestants.
Followed suit is the long gown competition. The contestants were elegant with Janine Hernandez’ Creations as they graced the stage with black, white and red long dresses. The contestants were also serenaded by Oliver Javier who did acoustic renditions of When I See you Smile by Bad English, Just The Way You Are and Marry You by Bruno Mars.
Announcement of the ten finalists and of the special award winners mummed the crowd as they awaited for the names of their bets to be called.
Truth be told! The top ten finalists are:
Candidate #10 Leslie Ann Comada of Barangay Namunga
Candidate # 23 Roselyn Ross Manguiat of Barangay Poblacion C
Candidate #12 Beranadeth Roxas of Barangay Timbugan
Candidate #8 Katherine Lumanglas of Barangay Puting Kahoy
Candidate #14 Karala Joy Hornillas of Barangay Cahigam
Candidate #18 Rochelle Velasco of Barngay Natu
Candidate #13 Christine Anne Magboo of Barangay Mac. B
Candidate #21 Jeorgia Booc of Barangay Masaya
Candidate #20 Roanne Jorelle A. Laroza of Barangay Lumbangan
Candidate #22 Marivic Alamarez of Barangay Mayuro
The top five are:
Candidate #10 Leslie Ann Comada of Barangay Namunga
Candidate #8 Katherine Lumanglas of Barangay Puting Kahoy
Candidate #14 Karala Joy Hornillas of Barangay Cahigam
Candidate #18 Rochelle Velasco of Barngay Natu
Candidate # 23 Roselyn Ross Manguiat of Barangay Poblacion C
The Special Awards given and winners are:
Miss Friendship: Candidate # 18 Rochelle Velasco of Barangay Natu
Miss Photogenic: Candidate # 23 Roselyn Manguiat Barangay Pob. C
Best in Swimwear: Candidate # 18 Rochelle Velasco of Barangay Natu
Best in Gown: Candidate #20 Roanne Jorelle Laroza of Barangay Lumbangan
The recipients of the Major Awards are:
Candidate # 18 Rochelle Velasco of Barangay Natu: Second Runner Up
Candidate # 23 Roselyn Manguiat Barangay Pob. C: First Runner Up
Candidate #10 Leslie Ann Comada of Barangay Namunga: Mutya ng Rosario 2011
The remaining contestants are:
Maila Diña of Barangay Namuco
Maribel Dimaandal of Barangay Maligaya
Cherry Ann H. Aliwalas of Barangay Calantas
Corina Marie D. Abjelina of Barangay Sta. Cruz
Jhona P. Guerro of Barangay Mavalor
Rachell C. Ebreo of Barangay San Carlos
Edmer A. Morales of Barangay Baybayin
Kaishelyn B. Abrenica of Barangay Itlugan
Mary Ziza Contrerasof Barangay San Ignacio
Aleli Grace S. Macatangay of Barangay Pob. E
Rochelle M. Zara of Barangay Tulos
Erika M. Aguila of Barangay Marilag
Jezel C. Braza of Barangay Tiquiwan
The judges are: Christine Mayor, Mutya ng Pilipinas Finalist;Sarah Jane Mercado of Ms Philippines Earth;Roger Basco, artist and educator ;and Chairman of the board of judges, Mr. Pancho Lardizabal, Tourism Officer of Batangas. Their judgement was based on Beauty of Face, Beauty of Figure and Talent.
The event was duly hosted by no less than the first Mutya ng Rosario herself, Ms. Emily Katigbak and pageant choreographer, Mr. Jun Magana.
Laurel Park which served as the event’s venue was nonetheless beautiful as the covered court was adorned with white cloths which highlighted the beauty of the contestants.
Darlene Dina, 2009 Mutya ng Rosario (the pageant is held every other year), was a bit reluctant to do the proverbial crown passing.
“Ayoko pa… nag-enjoy kasi ako saka napamahal na ako sa kanila (munispyo personnel)”, she told the WOW team half jokingly.
Darlene has also represented Rosario in Mutya ng Batangan 2009 and competed in Mutya ng Pilipinas in the same year.
The 5’’8’ beauty now works as a private nurse, a part time model in Manila, and an Ambassadress of Goodwill to her native Rosario.
But the fact that her successor is also from Namunga might have eased her emotions.
“Iba na yung magiging alaga ng taga munispyo pero nasa puso ko parin ang pagiging mutya ng Rosario” she said in her farewell speech. “At para dun sa mananalo, sana ganon din kayo ka close ng mga taga munispyo at ibigay nyo lahat ang makakaya ninyo para maisabuhay ang titulo“, she furthered.
Leslie Ann Amada will be Rosario’s representative to the Mutyang Batangan and would also serve as an Ambassadress of Goodwill of Rosario for two years.
Kudos to the organizers of this pageant and may we always promote the beautiful people of our beloved Batangas!
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