On January 13, Wednesday, Cebu will crown the most beautiful lady of the island as Miss Cebu 2016 will hold it's coronation night at the Pacific Grand Ballroom of the Waterfront Cebu Hotel and Casino. The event will start at 6:30 in the evening.

#‎MissCebu2016‬ is no. 9 Gabriele Raine Baljak 4th runner-up is no. 5, Felina Joyce Lim 3rd runner-up is no. 12 , Merl Gayo 2nd runner-up is no. 3, Shaila Mae Rebortera 1st runner-up is no. 2, Tracy Maureen Perez

Here's the video for the announcement of Miss Cebu 2016 Gabriele Raine Baljak!

Miss Cebu 2015 Wynonah Buot with Miss Cebu 2016 Candidates

List of Candidates for Miss Cebu 2016

Miss Cebu 2016 12 FINALISTS | The 12 beauties vying for the prestigious title this year are:

1.  NATASHA CAIRA “Caira” ROSALES
2   TRACY MAUREEN “Mau” PEREZ
3   SHAILA MAE “Shaila” REBORTERA
4   DARA NIKKO “Dara” CALAGOS
5   FELINA JOYCE “Pine” LIM
6   FRANCHESKA MARIE “Cheska” MAMAC
7   ANNA MARIE “Anna” SALDON
8   DAENIELLE ANNE “Dee” LLENOS
9   GABRIELE RAINE “Raine” BALJAK
10  BEA CLARISSE “Bea” RABOY
11  VIDA DORIZA “Vida” REYA
12  MERL “Merl” GAYO

THEME

The Miss Cebu 2016 Pageant happily takes inspiration from the new Cebu brand and the show segments are laced together on an upbeat and happy note.  “It will be a sensory experience of old, new and now and everything that Cebu is known and loved for—from its heritage, historical spots, culture, stunning highland vistas, beaches, fashion, modern day creative industries to the main highlight of the night, its people- the heart, beauty and character of Cebu embodied in the 12 Miss Cebu 2016 finalists.” shares Cebu City Tourism Commissioner and Miss Cebu 2016 Project Chairperson Georgia “Jaja” Chiongbian Rama.

The 2016 Miss Cebu shall wear the crown with great responsibility as the face and the voice of Cebu tourism during her one year reign.  She must, therefore, be the epitome of the Cebu brand.


CEBU FASHION 

Hosted by actor and model Clint Bondan Wachsmuth and Miss Earth 2008 Karla Henry along with segment housts and other Miss Cebu alumni, Miss Cebu 2009 and Miss Intercontinental 2014 2nd runner up Kris Tiffany Janson and Miss Cebu 2010 Mia Ali Faridoon, Miss Cebu 2014 Diane Muego the finalists will be wearing the creations of Cebu’s top designers with maquillage by the Make Up Artists Club of Cebu. The opening production number will feature the Hablon, a local indigenous fabric from Argao being revived and applied to modern design by designers Rey Villegas, Hadji Godinez, Peewee Senining and Roni Yu. The mid-production number will feature the Barong in innovative designs by Cebu's cutting edge designers Brian Aloquin, Yvonne Quisumbing, Valerie Alvez and Edwin Ao while the evening gown segment will feature creations in sepia tones from Cebu's celebrated designers Ditas Rodriguez, Marichu Tan, Albert Arriba, Ren Manabat, Philipp Tampus, Wendell Quisido, Arcy Gayatin, Oj Hofer, Dino Lloren, Jun Escario, Harley Ruedas and William Manahan. The hosts, reigning Miss Cebu and her court and past winners will be donning the creations of Protacio, Philip Rodriguez and Cary Santiago.


CEBU TALENTS, HERITAGE and HIGHLANDS


This year’s featured entertainers are the Knapsack Dancers, Freestylers, Disco Jammers, UC Dance Company, Danielle Mae Ozaraga, Awit Awardees’ Tria Bascon and The Voice finalist’s Etore “Thor” Dulay. Stunning moving visuals were shot by event video production outfit Digital Minds at waterfalls found in the city’s mountain barangays and the videos will also take you on a ride on horses from Big Q’s Mountain Horseback Riding Adventure and a drive through the city’s highlands featuring vehicles from the Performance and Car Enthusiasts (PACE). The Motion Picture Society of Cebu shot at cultural and heritage sites and ancestral homes around Cebu while photos from Lucy Urgello Miller's book “Glimpses of Old Cebu” will be part of the highlights. The show will be directed by Junjet Primor.


Miss Cebu 2016 Coronation night tickets to the Coronation Night are now available at P500, P1,000, and P1,500 at the online voting booths in Ayala Center Cebu (3rd floor new expansion wing near Asian Home) and SM City Cebu cinema lobby (near Trade Hall), Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino and the Cebu City Tourism Office at the 2nd floor of the Rizal Museum and Public Library in Osmeña Boulevard. . The event will be aired live over ABS CBN Sports + Action Channel 23.

Miss Cebu 2016 is presented to you by The Cebu City Government through the Cebu City Tourism Commission and Cebu City Tourism Foundation Incorporated. It is co-presented by ABS-CBN Corporation, Ayala Center Cebu and Cebu Holdings, Inc. Philippine Bisayan Society of Nevada Inc., and Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. Diamond sponsors are Cebu Castle Peak, EPSON Philippines Corp. Gems & Designs, Ngenius IT Hub NK Service Center, & SM City Cebu.

For more information, please contact the Cebu City Tourism Commission office at (032) 412 4355 or visit www.facebook.com/misscebupageant and view photos at #misscebu2016. For more information on the Cebu City Tourism Commission, visit www.cebucitytourism.com.

Yes, we got two entries to Binibining Pilipinas 2015! Last year, Cebu's Delegates to National Pageants did very well. Let's say some names - Ms. Jamie Herrell who was crowned as Miss Earth Philippines 2014 and the international crown itself, Miss Earth 2014. How about Steffi Aberasturi who was named as Reyna ng Aliwan 2014? Do Kris Tiffany Janson ring a bell? She did awesome at Binibining Pilipinas 2014 and won a crown of Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Intercontinental and internationally as Miss Intercontinental 2014 2nd Runner Up. How about Eva Psychee Patalinjug? She took Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International 2014 title. And to mention the Male side of beauty pageant, our very own Judah Cohen was titled as Mister Tourism International Philippines 2014 and will soon contest in the international scene for Mister Tourism International 2015 in Panama. Indeed, Cebuanas/Cebuanos did very well in this Niche - beauty pageant! Now, who's excited to know our National bets for Binibining Pilipinas 2015?

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First, we have Namrata Neesha Lucero Murjani who is Half-Indian and Half-Filipina (cebuana) who was named Miss Cebu 2013 during her 20th birthday. Her unique skin tone and killer smile are the keys to her journey on Binibining Pilipinas 2015 pageant. She is under Aces & Queens group and her beauty will surely stand out. By the way, Neesha looks like Miss USA 2010 Rima Fakih, now that's a hint! XD

Miss Namrata Neesha Lucero Murjani Photo Credit: Missosology

Ms Rima Fakih, Miss USA 2010 .Photo credit: gotceleb

Then we have Rogelie Catacutan who recently won Miss Casino Filipino 2014. She was groomed by Jonas Borces from team Kagandahang Flores Cebu for the upcoming Binibining Pilipinas 2015. She's 5’8″ tall and with that versatile face, she might have a place for a crown on this year's BB. Pilipinas. She was part of Top 12 Finalist of Miss World Philippines 2011 in which the crown was won by Gwendolyn Ruais.

Miss Rogelie Catacutan Photo Credit: Missosology

Both of these lovely Cebuanas will represent Cebu City and FaceCebu.Net believes that one of them will take home a crown.

By the way, here's the final list of Candidates for this year BB. Pilipinas

• Samantha Barbara Balbin
• Marvi Ann Razon de Lima
• Teresita Sen Marquez
• Namrata Neesha Murjani
• Christi Lynn Landrito McGarry
• Hannah Ruth Sison
• Annabel Christine Tia
• Toni Alyessa Hipolito
• Alaiza Flor Malinano
• Ria Rabajante
• Princess Joy Camu
• Mia Allyson Hernandez Howell
• Jenny Feliz Gonzalez
• Ann Lorraine Colis
• Enrica Roxiele Guieb
• Tanya Angelina Nicole Hyde
• Ina Dominica Guerrero
• Brenna Cassandra Gamboa
• Kimberle Mae Penchon
• Kimverlyn Suiza
• Crissa Mae Mendiola
• Anja Vannesa Peter
• Christine Balaguer
• Rogelie Catacutan
• Pia Wurtzbach
• Nancy Lee Leonard
• Mae Liezel Ramos
• Janicel Lubina
• Danita Joan Ruazol
• Paula Rich Bartolome
• Justine Felizarta
• Patricia Lae Ejercitado
• Renee Sorya Hassani
• Kylie Versoza

 
On January 14, Wednesday, Miss Cebu 2015 Coronation Night will be held at Cebu City Waterfront Hotel and Casino at 6:30 in the evening. During this memorable night, Twelve lovely candidates will vie the most coveted crown in the Queen City of the South. Who do you think will get the Miss Cebu 2015 title? Stay updated on this post as we will bring the live feeds of #MissCebu2015

Miss Cebu 2015 Official Online Poster

A photo posted by Mark Monta (@mmonta) on Jan 14, 2015 at 6:00am PST

List of Winners:
Miss Cebu 2015 Candidate # 12 - Ms. Wynonah Van Joy Buot
1st RU: Candidate # 10 - Ms. Ma. Genefe Navilon
2nd RU: Candidate # 4 -Ms. Aivy Mae Castro
3rd RU: Candidate # 7 - Ms. Lucena Rose Magdadaro
4th RU: Candidate # 11 - Ms. Domenic Reynes

12 lovely Cebuanas in Filipiniana Terno. http://t.co/Na77TLi5ld #MissCebu2015 @cebubloggers #Sinulog2015 #SinulogFestival

A photo posted by Mark Monta (@mmonta) on Jan 14, 2015 at 4:51am PST

Special Awards
Kapamilya Star of the Night – Candidate # 12 - Ms. Wynonah Van Joy Buot
Best in Evening Gown – Candidate # 12 - Ms. Wynonah Van Joy Buot
Miss Friendship by Waterfront – Candidate # 12 - Ms. Wynonah Van Joy Buot
Miss Photogenic by Ngenius – Candidate # 12 - Ms. Wynonah Van Joy Buot

Miss Cebu 2015 Headshots taken from Miss Cebu Facebook Page

On Thursday, October 23, Pageant enthusiasts, Cebu Media and Bloggers will again gather for the presentation of this prestigious Pageant in Metro Cebu, The Miss Cebu 2015! Who will be the chosen twelve lovely Cebuanas to battle for next year's crown? Miss Cebu will celebrate it's 31st year next year and what surprises will they bring on stage? Without any ado, check below list of candidates.

Ms Cebu 2014 - Cheriemel Dianne Muego

UPDATE: Presenting to you the twelve lovely candidates for Miss Cebu 2015. You can vote your favorite candidate at www.cebucitytourism.org

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Photos credit to Miss Cebu Facebook Page and Joseph Ong and Kit Bajar photography.

It started last July 28, 2014 when Miss Cebu 2013 Candidate, Miss MARIVEE ANN VELASQUEZ, posted a very long status in her Facebook Wall with a photo of an old Lady inside a food chain and an introductory note, "This is really worth the share - you can make someone's dream come true by doing so." And yes, it is "worth the share"!!!

Mam Aurelia C. Alburo while eating inside Jollibee

So to cut the story short, Here are some scenes that will surely left you think that Life is indeed full of Hope and Faith is restored! ( You can read the full script at the bottom part of this post )

• Velasquez met Miss Aurelia C. Alburo, a 64-year old Lady, who begged for a 6-PESO coin inside a public transportation just to pay for her fare.
• Mam Aurelia rode a wrong Public Jeepney which led Ms Velasquez to accompany her to the nearest terminal or "Jeepney Stop" where the Old Lady can take a ride to her destination.
• And after doing so, this kind-hearted Marivee noticed that the Old Lady might had not eaten her dinner yet, thus Marivee offered her a dinner.
• While eating, Marivee was so curioused and wanted to know more about this old Lady so she started asking questions.
• Marivee found out that Mam Aurelia came here in Cebu to pursue her dream to study General Education at University of Visayas. It has been her dream in which she had done everything just to get scholarship. She has no job but she's still hopeful for her dream as she knew she is with God and God will help her in her prayer and dream. She even walked from Sto. Rosario Church to Mambaling ( which is 3.2 Kilometer distance ) just to pray to God regarding her dream and her scholarship.
• After eating, Marivee accompanied Mam Aurelia and took a cab going to a nearest terminal. Marivee noticed that the Old Lady was crying due to her first time riding a taxi or cab. The story of Mam Aurelia really broke Marivee heart and grateful at the same time for helping her. She even promised to see the old lady again in the church she use to visit and pray. 

So when the lengthy post of Cebuana Model trended in Facebook with 4,445 LIKES and 1,548 shares (as of this writing), a Miss Jackee Gullas - Weckman, who happens to be the Vice President of Academic in University of Visayas, messaged Ms Marivee with "Hi Marivee, Good morning! Just wanted to let you know that our Guidance counselors were looking for Manang Aurelia yesterday at Sto. Rosario Church at Noon. They were also looking for her in Mabolo since one of our counselors have met Manang Aurelia before. If they don't see her today - they will also go to St. Vicente Ferrer Parish tomorrow at 6 pm. Don't worry we won't give up looking for Manang Aurelia!" Now that's God working Mam Aurelia's Dream! Yes?!


On July 31, Miss Jackee messaged Marivee again with a very good news! Check this out!

"Good morning Marivee! We have found Manang Aurelia and she is now officially enrolled at UV!! She met with my father - Dodong Gullas who is the Executive VP & he assured her that all her tuition & fees are fully covered so she wouldn't be paying anything. We are trying to find a part time job for her in the meantime to help her out financially as well. If you have any job leads for Manang Aurelia - kindly let us know. Thank you again for following up! Will definitely keep you posted on Manang Aurelia's situation. Take care and best regards, Jackee :) "


Yes, that 64-year old Lady who never lose her faith to God is finally a stone throw away from her dream. Now, are you still murmuring of waking up early just to go to school? Do you still cut classes just to play DOTA or do some bad habits you are having now? Think again, follow Mam Aurelia Alburo!

Kudos to University of Visayas, to Sir Dodong Gullas, to Ms Jackee Gullas-Weckman and of course to our very own Ms  MARIVEE ANN VELASQUEZ - you guys are true blooded Cebuanos!

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: Miss MARIVEE ANN VELASQUEZ original script in her post in FACEBOOK :

"This is really worth the share - you can make someone's dream come true by doing so.

This is Aurelia C. Alburo. I met her on a jeepney from Talamban to Mandaue. At first she just asked me what time it was so I nonchalantly told her it was 5 minutes to 9. I wasn't used to talking to strangers especially on the jeepney but she caught my attention when she said to the lady next to me "dai, naa kay 6 pesos? Pwede ko nimo mahatagan?" (Miss, do you have 6 pesos? Can you please spare me some change?) I looked at the lady that she was talking to and saw that she just stared at Manang Aurelia. She probably got the hint that the lady didn't want to spare her some change so she looked out of the window. From then I didn't take my eyes off her. I started becoming concerned. Not sure if I should butt in and give her money or if I'd just stay out of it. Then a girl sat next to Manang Aurelia and again asked for 6 pesos from her which she gladly gave. Then paid it as fare when I asked her
"nang, asa paman diay ka mu adto?" (Where are you headed?)
"Mu adto pako og colon dai"
(I'm going to Colon)
"Mag unsa man ka sa Colon run orasa Nang?"
(What will you be doing in Colon at this time?)
"Mag lakaw padung Alaska Mambaling, dai"
(I'll walk from there to Alaska Mambaling)
It shocked me to hear an old lady say that she'd walk from Colon to Mambaling at this hour! When I asked her why she'd walk she said that she didn't have money for fare and was shy to ask people for money. I kept on asking questions until I found out that she did not know that the jeep we were on would not go to Colon and she doesn't know where she is. So from Mandaue Highway I offered to go with her to SM so she can take a jeep to Pardo then Mambaling. When we got off the jeepney, the old lady swayed then I realized that she probably hasn't even eaten. I brought her to Jollibee and that's when she started talking about herself. She told me what her name and age is. She told me she's from Masbate but just came here to study. Yes, she wants to study! She has been trying really hard to get a scholarship into #UniversityofVisayas Main to study General Education. It has been her dream to finish the degree - that up until now she is still working on it even if she has no means, she's still trying. I started tearing up when she told me her wish to help educate people both academically and spiritually. As a devote Catholic, she has been putting the approval of a scholarship into the hands of God. She told me that she would walk everyday from Sto. Rosario church to Mambaling just to pray for her scholarship. She doesn't have a job, no family, no friends. She told me that all she has is God and it was more than enough for her (Talk about faith!)
It really moved me that someone at the age of 64 would still want to finish studying! It was her one greatest wish. So after eating (she didn't finish the chicken - she asked if she could bring it so she'd have something to eat tomorrow), we took a cab to SM. She started sobbing - it took me awhile to realize that it was tears of joy coz she has never ridden on a taxi cab before - it broke my heart but at the same time was glad to have given her one of her firsts. We got to SM and I gave her the last remainder of my cash and told the jeepney barker to please make sure that she gets into a jeepney to Mambaling. When we said our goodbyes she told me that she wishes to give me something but she has nothing on her. So I told her that her relentless "thank yous" were more than enough.

I promised her that I would see her again in Sto. Rosario because tonight she touched me alot. That even at 64 years old, she is still chasing her dreams of finishing her studies and spreading the good word of the Lord.

I know that this is a very lengthy post but I just want you guys to know that she deserves that scholarship - the chance to finish her studies. Some of you might even go "blah so what?" when you read this but I swear, the way she told me things.. So unadulterated - so passionate about it.

So please, if the right people can see this. They might have the heart to give her her scholarship. And we can all be instruments of her dream coming true."

The 30th Miss Cebu Coronation Night will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 6:30 p.m. at the Pacific Grand Ballroom of the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, telecast live on Studio 23 and streamed on www.cebucitytourism.com/misscebu2014
 

The pageant’s pearl anniversary will be a look back to when it first started in the ’80s to how it has evolved to be one of the most anticipated and watched events during the Sinulog week. It will be a grand reunion of sorts celebrating 30 years of beautiful Cebuanas and the women of character and substance behind the beautiful face. The show will feature some of the most talented individuals in the different creative industries, highlighting the best of Cebu in this annual collaboration in honor of the Señor Sto. Niño. Directed by Engr. Junjet Primor, it will be hosted by Miss Earth 2008 Karla Henry and Vince Escario and also feature Piero Vergara,  and Kate Torralba to entertain the crowd plus a surprise number in support of the Balik Balay shelter for typhoon survivors campaign.

The opening number will revolve around the Dazzling ‘80s, the period in which Miss Cebu started, then known as Miss Cebu Tourism. Candidates will be wearing the creations of Rei Escario, Mique Yapching, Alejandro “Hadji” Godinez, Humberto “Rey” Villegas, Peewee Senining and Brian Aloquin. Another segment called the Evening Shimmers will feature the collections of Yvonne Quisumbing, William Manahan, Protacio and Edwin Ao as inspired by the shimmer and shine of the mother of pearl. The glamourous evening gown portion, dubbed Lustre, will feature the designs of William Manahan, Albert Arriba, Oj Hofer, Marichu Tan, Jun Escario, Harley Ruedas, Philipp Tampus, Wendell Quisido, Arcy Gayatin, Ditas Rodriguez, Ren Manabat and Dino Lloren in shades of gray, white, rose and champagne and their interpretations of pearl. Maquillage will be care of the Makeup Artists Club of Cebu.




 
The 12 ladies vying for the prestigious title are are Rhodara Marie “Rhodz” Aloyon, Crystal Star “Star” Aberasturi, Hannah Marie “Hannah” Gore, Ayn Ilya “Ayn” Ingking, Margret Tacy  “Marget” Manalop , Kirstie Gayle “Kissie” Barbas, Jennifer Rose “Jen” Montecillo, Cheriemel Diane “Diane” Muego, Grace Anne Marie “G-Anne” Yap, Eva Psychee “Eva” Patalinjug, Natasha Angela  “Natasha” Manuel and Pearlyn “Pearl” Hortelano.

Tickets to the Coronation Night are now available at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino and the Cebu City Tourism Office at the 2nd floor of the Rizal Museum and Public Library in Osmeña Boulevard and are priced at P500, P1,000, and P1,500. For tickets inquiries, plase contact 09222887791.

Miss Cebu 2014 is presented by The Cebu City Government through the Cebu City Tourism Commission and Cebu City Tourism Foundation Inc.,. It is co-presented by ABS-CBN Corporation Ayala Center Cebu, Megaworld Corp., Tiger Air Philippines, Philippine Bisayan Society of Nevada Inc. and Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino and the Diamond sponsors are ABBA Travel and Pilgrimage Services Inc., Air Asia Philippines, Cebu Castle Peak Hotel,Cebu City Marriot Hotel, Dakay Construction,NGENIUS IT Hub, NK Service Center, Gems and Designs, PLDT, Skin First and SM City Cebu, Skin First Face & Body Center, SM City Cebu. For more information, please contact the Cebu City Tourism Commission office at (032) 412 4355 or visit www.facebook.com/misscebupageant.