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MUTYA SA DIPOLOG 2005 FINAL SCREENING
By: Liermie Eguia
 

Twenty-six promising young ladies of Dipolog, age 18-23 years old, adds the warmth of the Thursday morning of April 21, 2005 at the Top Plaza Hotel for the final screening of Mutya sa Dipolog 2005.

Before the final screening, preliminary examination took place at the Tourism Office to see if the aspiring candidates were really qualified to join the pageant based on the requirements: age limit 17-23 years old, height should not be less than 5’1”, scrutiny with their birth certificates, then a preliminary interview with Mr. Lorenzo Aseniero, the City Information Officer.

Fully equipped with their charm, wit and confidence, these young maidens proudly walked individually in the Isaias Function Hall of Top Plaza Hotel and faced the four well-respected “jurors”, I mean the screening committee; Mrs. Josephine “Jojo” Leyson, the Vice-Chairman of the City Tourism Council, Mr. Franklin Acao-Lim, Member of Hotel and Restaurant Association of Dipolog, Engr. Rolan Soliva, Member of the City Tourism Council and Mr. Lorenzo Aseniero, City Information Officer.

The general composition of the committee for the search for Mutya sa Dipolog 2005 are made up of the Oversight Committee with its members Mrs. Cecile R. Bilog, Ms. Jojo B. Leyson, Mr. Sancen D. Caroro, Mr. Lorenzo A. Aseniero, Ms. Gina D. Luy, Ms. Rosemarie P. Miranda and P/Supt. Tomas mina Hizon with their Chairperson Ms Evelyn T. Uy and Hon. Roberto Y. Uy as the Honorary Chairman. Then the Secretariat along with the Sub-Committees and Functions; Under the Ways and Means are Mr. Dionisio D. Mandawe and Ms Gina D. Luy, Chaired by Mr. Sancen D. Caroro who are task to solicit and find sponsors, take charge on the ticket sales and distribution and other financial matters. For the legal matters who are in charge in the preparation of contracts for sponsors, director/choreographer, guest performers, parental consent, waivers and insurance, the Chairperson is Mrs. Rosemarie P. Miranda. To provide security during the activities of the pageant, P/Supt. Tomas Mina Hizon is in charge of that matter. For the promotions and publicity we have Mr. Lorenzo A. Aseniero as Chairman and Leonor R. Rabino as Co- Chairman.

Thrill, nervousness and aura of strong competition filled the atmosphere of screening area which lasted for almost four hours. But despite of all those severe emotions, happiness prevailed in the hearts of the many, not only to the contestants but as well as to the spectators, most especially to their parents and the screening committee. But hopes and excitement does not end there. It’s only the beginning of the tough competition for the chosen twelve finalist and lots of fun for all of us.

As for the moment, the Executive Committee has announced that they shall withhold the Official Results of the Final Screening until further notice. So just keep your fingers crossed and hold on to your breath for the announcement of the names, profiles and photos of the Official Candidates of the Mutya sa Dipolog 2005.

APRIL 20, 2005 Due Date FOR apPLICANTS
FOR THE Mutya sa Dipolog BEAUTY PAGEANT

The Executive Committee of the Mutya sa Dipolog 2005 is announcing that the last day in accepting applicants vying to become a candidate to the Mutya sa Dipolog beauty pageant is set on April 20, 2005. The purpose of the deadline date announcement is to make way for the final screening of the applicants scheduled the following day, April 21, 2005.

It can be recalled that the qualifications for an applicant to be admitted must be at least 17 to 24 years of age; must stand at a height of 5”1’; must be single and has never been pregnant or delivered a baby; talented and with a pleasing personality; and should be a resident of the city of Dipolog or whose family tree traces her as a Dipolognon.

The applicant that will be admitted in the final screening conducted by the Executive Committee will be regarded official candidate and shall receive the following benefits: one official pair of ladies shoes; one playsuit; cash assistance in the acquisition of night gown, make-up and hair dressing services. There will also be cash incentives for the endorser of the candidate that will win the crown as Mutya sa Dipolog 2005. The Mutya sa Dipolog 2005 winner will also be qualified to work at the Tourism Office of the city during his reign.

The Mutya sa Dipolog 2005 will receive P30,000; first runner-up P20,000 and second runner-up will garner P15,000. The candidate who will win the Best in Talent category will be given P5,000. (Dipolog CIO Press Release, PRR)

MUTYA SA DIPOLOG 2004: ALL SET FOR JUNE 25 TALENT NIGHT & JULY 1 CORONATION NIGHT

The Hotel Resort Restaurant Association of Dipolog (HRRAD) with the local government of the city of Dipolog is calling everyone to watch and witness the most awaited beauty and brains search of the entire Zamboanga Peninsula in conjunction with the 91^st Anniversary of the Adlaw sa Dipolog celebration.

The tickets for the Talent Night show on June 25 can be purchased at P30 for the general admission, P50 and P100 while the tickets for the Coronation Night on July 1 can be bought from P50 for the general admission then P100 and P200.

The ticket outlets for the Mutya sa Dipolog shows is scattered in the city of Dipolog: Friends Burger, Mibang Hotel, CL Inn and Fast Food, Chip N, CLS, Pepics Lodge, Tsibugan, Mickey’s, Rogriguez Inn, Sea Food Park, Ranillo Pension House, Hotel Camila, Jagis Beach Resort, Jollibee, Shell Park, Top Plaza Hotel, Top Pensionne, Top Diner, Rolex, Friendly Mart, Isaias Hardware and the City Tourism Office.

The Mutya sa Dipolog organizers is also announcing the guest for the Coronation Night for the Mutya sa Dipolog 2004 will be the very famous movie and television actor, Marvin Agustin.

For further inquiries regarding the Mutya sa Dipolog beauty pageant you may visit the City Tourism Office at the City Hall or you may call them through their telephone number, 212-2485.

MUTYA FINAL SCREENING RECENTLY CONCLUDED

Last Saturday, May 1, 2004, the Screening Committee conducted its Final Screening exercises at Dipolog City’s famous Top Plaza Hotel in search for this year’s candidates for the Mutya sa Dipolog 2004.

As announced by Cecille Bilog of the City Tourism Office, this is the freshest development that has something to do with this years search that is believed to be once again, a marvelous occasion.

Cecille added that the screening that took place at Top Plaza Hotel started at 8:00 in the morning and concluded at around 4:30 in the afternoon of that same day. This only show just how much careful and meticulous the Screening Committee is with regards with their assigned task.

Around 34 beautiful and intelligent ladies went to see if they have what it takes to join such a prestigious beauty contest but everybody knows just a few of them would be chosen as official candidates. It has also been announced that the Final Screening was purposely organized to properly measure and chose the applicant who possesses the intelligence, talent and dazzling beauty through extensive interviews that will greatly determine their possibility to join this years search.

The Final Screening activity was organized by the City Tourism Council in close coordination with the City Tourism Office where its judges were composed of members of the said council as well as members of the Mutya sa Dipolog Executive Committee.

The names of the official candidates who passed the Final Screening shall be announced later this month through the office of the City Information Office.