Utanon Festival Queen 2010 Winners

12 young ladies from different participating high school and elementary contingents are competing for the crown of Utanon Festival Queen 2010. The event was held at Dalaguete Sports and Cultural Center during the vesparas night of Utanon Festival 2010.

Here are the winners of Utanon Festival Queen 2010.

Utanon Festival Queen 2010 - Ms. Mica Marielle Balbuena

RUNNER-UPS
1st Runner-Up - Ms. Liollile Ane Cate L. Buenconsejo
2nd Runner-Up - Ms. Analyn Sombilon
3rd Runner-Up - Ms. Regean Nica Legaspi
4th Runner-Up - Ms. Kizyl B. Tañola

SPECIAL AWARDS
Miss Photogenic - Ms. Analyn Sombilon
Best in Opening Production - Ms. Mica Marielle Balbuena
Best in Production Presentation - Ms. Liollile Ane Cate L. Buenconsejo
Best Solo Performer - Ms. Mica Marielle Balbuena
Best in Festival Costume - Ms. Kizyl B. Tañola
Miss Friendship - Ms. Kristy Claire S. Ebreo

The Search for Utanon Festival Queen 2010 will not be possible without the support of Cebu Provincial Government, headed by Gov. Gwen Garcia, Mayor of Dalaguete Cebu - Father of Utanon Festival, Mayor Andrade Alcantara and the Dalaguetenon's.

Photo CREDITED to: http://dalaguete.gov.ph

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CITIRUN

CITIGYM's incorporation with RUNNR-Defy your limits, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino and JCI (Junior Chamber International Philippines) invites you to join the CITIRUN.

CITIGYM is the only gym in Cebu that is open 24 hours everyday located at the Cebu City Waterfront Hotel Lahug. Citigym is highly equipped with the latest Life Fitness Exercise Equipment and world-class gym facilities.

This will be on March 28, 2010 Sunday 555AM, Assembly Time: 5AM at Waterfront Lagoon Area.

Starting of registration is on Feb 18-28 (Early Bird) with fee of 200PHP in different run category - 4K, 6K and 12K. Registration at CitiGym, Cebu Sports Complex, Lahug Barangay Hall, Toby's SM Cebu, RUNNR Ayala Center Cebu and Philippine Sports Commission Office.

For the member of CITIGYM, the registration fee is only 150PHP. First 100 registrants at CITIGYM well get a 3-day gym pass. DEADLINE of registration: MARCH 26, 2010.

For more infos/inquires you may call JULIA at 09177218513, or log on to: http://therunnersbrew.blogspot.com

NOTE: This is not a sponsored post, this is a request blog post from one of the judges of the event.

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Budbod Kabog Festival 2010

February 10, 2010 - Catmon Cebu celebrates its 175th fiesta anniversary in honor of the patron San Guillermo de Aquitania. One of the big highlights of the celebration is the town famous festival, "Budbod Kabog Festival". Budbod Kabog is one of the specialty products that can only be taste in Catmon Cebu.

"Kabog” is a small-seeded cereal plant known as millet and grew wild in abundance Catmon’s mountains, especially in Barangay Agsuwao. Other specialty products that describing the grain “kabog” are bibingkang kabog, bikong kabog, kabog valenciana, bibingka, coconut balls, peanut brittle, empanadita and many more.

The Budbod Kabog Festival is a festival showcasing the whole process of producing the delicious specialty. The dancers are dressed in a cultural/ethnic attire and show eight basic bodbud dance steps created by Mrs. Arlene Menchavez, Mr. Dioso Branzuela and Mr. Nelson Ares.

Step 1. "Kabhig" Bending of the trunk with the right arm extending to the floor simulating planting of the kabog seeds.
Step 2. "Bugaw" Extended arms wave the hands upward to distract the birds, shooing them before they consume the ready-to-harvest seeds.
Step 3. "Kayog" or "Hakot" Shows the harvest of the seeds by cutting the plant stalks with a sickle.
Step 4. "Gi-ok" With feet in parallel tortillier, the movement demonstrates the actual separation of the grain from its stalk.
Step 5. "Asod" Is the pounding of a large wooden pestle on a large wooden mortar. The alternate pounding of two pestles that break the shell off from the grain is the basis of the Budbod Kabog beat. (The rest would be support percussion from the kalatong or other percussive instruments).
Step 6. "Alig-ig" Final separation of the grain from the shell through the use of a "hapag", an oblong indigenous container.
Step 7. "Pasiko" Circular rotations of the "luwag", large cooking spoon with an elongated handle.
Step 8. "Kilikiti" Wrapping of the Budbod Kabog in banana leaves. The process is concluded with "paibog" or enticing the onlookers to "tilaw" or taste the delicious delicacy.

The Street dancing was start at 1pm in Catmon School Grounds to main streets of the poblacion and ends at the Mayor P.J Monsanto Sports and Cultural Center for the ritual showdown. Colorful costume from different contingents from elementary and high schools was made spectators and tourist decide to come back every year at Catmon Cebu.

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Cebu Bloggers Society 2nd Year Anniversary

In two years, blogging in Cebu has ripened from just being a mere online diary to something that takes an active role in civic and social awareness.

One of the factors that contributed to this positive development in the blogging scene in Cebu is the creation of a local blogging community.

The Cebu Bloggers Society was founded on February 14, 2008, with the main goal of uniting Cebu-based bloggers into a well-bonded community. And indeed, after its creation, individuals with diverse backgrounds but with a common interest, which is to promote Cebu and advocate blogging as a key tool for progress, converged together to establish Cebu’s first and largest blogging community.

The Cebu Bloggers Society has really grown and evolved quite significantly. From its humble beginnings, the group presently has at least 80 members and still counting. And now, the group is already anticipating its 2nd founding anniversary! Dubbed as “CBS @ 2: The Cebu Bloggers Society 2nd Anniversary Celebration”, the event is envisioned to further strengthen the bond of friendship and camaraderie within the blogging community.

The anniversary celebration will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2010, 5-9PM, at SM City Cebu Foodcourt – SM Storyland Celebration Hall.

This big and important event won’t be possible without the help and assistance of the following sponsors: SM City Cebu, SM Storyland, SM Foodcourt, Golden Bowl Dimsum, King Wah Chinese Cuisine, RIC'S Barbecue, Mama Gie, JobsDB.com, 88DB.com, Balamban Liempo, Maribago Blue Water Resort, Batang Yagit and Jehzlau Concepts.

Kudos Cebu Bloggers Society and Congratulations!!!

Kita kits.. :D

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Utanon Festival Queen 2010

Pageantry is one of the most awaited events of every fiesta celebrations, a competition that incorporates the physical beauty, personality, talents of contestants and answers to judges questions. Just like recently sinulog festival they have Search for Miss Cebu and Sinulog Festival Queen. But Utanon Festival Queen is different, their Queen will stand both high position - as a Queen of a Tribe and as a ambassadress of Dalaguete Cebu. Today (February 09, 2010) “vesperas” night of the town fiesta, 12 young and single ladies will be competing for the said crown and also ballroom dancing competition.

Previous winners of Utanon Festival Queen 2009 are;

Utanon Festival Queen 2009: Ms. Allyanna Marie Pangan
1st Runner up: Ms. Rhianne Rivera
2nd Runner up: Ms. Clyde Matugas
3rd Runner up: Ms. Jobelle Babe Baltazar
4th Runner up: Ms. Zerkeys Jean Rivalde

Special Awards
Miss Photogenic: Ms. Zerkeys Jean Rivalde
Best in Costume: Ms. Rhianne Rivera
Best in Production Number, Best in Production Presentation and Best Solo Performer: Ms. Allyanna Marie Pangan.

The Search for Utanon Festival Queen 2010 will not be possible without the support of Mayor of Dalaguete Cebu and Father of Utanon Festival, Mayor Andrade Alcantara.

UPDATE: UTANON FESTIVAL QUEEN 2010 WINNERS

Photo CREDIT to: http://dalaguete.gov.ph

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Utanon Festival 2010 Winners

Utanon Festival 2010 was a SUCCESS!!! Thousand of people and spectators came to witness the grandest fiesta of Dalaguete Cebu. Present on the event are: Gov. Gwen Garcia with his vice gov. running mate Glen Soco, Dalaguete Mayor Andrade Alcantara and other local officials.

The Street dancing parade and ritual showdown was held at Dalaguete National High School grounds and marked a lot of colors showcasing the various vegetable products and energetic dancers from different elementary and high school divisions.

Here are the winners of Utanon Festival 2010.

Best in Ritual Showdown
1st Place Tribu Sari-Sari - Dalaguete Central Elementary School and Dalaguete National High School
2nd Place Tribu Pinaksoy - Cawayan Central Elementary School and Cawayan National High School
3rd Place Tribu Sibuyas - Casay Elementary and National High School

Best In Street Dancing
1st Place Tribu Sari-Sari - Dalaguete Central Elementary School and Dalaguete National High School
2nd Place Tribu Pinaksoy - Cawayan Central Elementary School and Cawayan National High School
3rd Place Tribu Sibuyas - Casay Elementary and National High School

Best Decorated Audio Van
Tribu Sari-Sari - Dalaguete Central Elementary School and Dalaguete National High School

Best In Custome
Tribu Pinaksoy - Cawayan Central Elementary School and Cawayan National High School

Consolation Prize
Balud, Consolacion, Obong Elementary School and SMA Mantalongon Elementary and National High School

Tomorrow is another BIG DAY for Dalaguetenons; The Search for Utanon Festival Queen 2010.

Photo CREDIT to: http://www.dalaguete.gov.ph

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Faccias de AMORE

University of San Carlos (USC-CEBU) of Nursing Student Body Organization in partnership of Teatro Sugbo, Incoporated present "Faccias de Amore (Faces of Love)". This would be a great play event for those who wanted to enjoy their moments this coming valentines day. Experience the different "Faccias de Amore" and watch this play, this would be on February 11 to 13, time: 430pm and 730pm, venue: University of San Carlos (USC)- South Campus along corners J. Alcantara St., P. Del Rosario Ext. and V. Rama Ave. Cebu City.

-About Teatro Sugbo, Incoporated.

Teatro Sugbo, Incoporated is a non-profit, non-stock theater organization run by volunteers. Their mission is to provide quality and trans-formative training in theater for the youth and underprivileged for the purpose of educating and empowering them. They also prepare fund-raising projects for the benefit of our chosen charitable institution. Moreover, they also aim to develop the quality of theatrical arts in the Philippines through training its volunteers, support research opportunities regarding the development of theater for social change, and develop local talent and preserve local culture.

-About "Faccias de Amore (Faces of Love)".

Faccias de Amore (Faces of Love) is a 5 Story play that is inspired by how each and everyone of us is affected by love. It draws its inspiration from the different mythologies and familiar characters associated with the celebration of valentines day.

A compilation of different stories of love that perfects different faces such as friendship, love of family, self importance, career and an ironic twist to an ultimate passionate love that we relate to one way or another.

A fictitious story between Airmid (angel of healing) and Cupid (angel of love) challenge by Aphrodite (goddess of love) creates a change in how everyone celebrates valentines day which leads us to three different life stories but is drawn closer by a certain commonality, that is NURSING…

A story of three good friends who are very different but has unconsciously gained strength from each other. Strey, a typical bad boy turned good, changed. For he cannot give love without loving himself first, will perfect the face of the self while Fem, a gay nurse fashionista who sacrificed his dream for the love of his mom, will perfect the face of the family and Carey, a poor prom-di with a exceptionally genius mind, who despite her financial incapability and life misery will rise above on top of her league.

The story believes that everything will be in its proper place in the right time and all things we can come across have its purpose. Each may relate to a particular character or familiar situation we are in as we face life’s struggles and challenges in perfecting the real meaning of the word LOVE.

But above it all, we came across the realization that there are things and emotions that even gods, angels and mortals alike can’t define but somehow understands.

For love is the only language we will equally understand.

Ticket Prices are available in P50 for High School Students just present a valid ID for verification purposes and P70 for College Students and non-students.

Ticket Outlets:

USC-NC- c/o SSM
USC-SC- c/o SBA
Principal's office - USC-Main
USC-TC- c/o TS and USC-CN SBO

Watch and be inspired... Happy Hearts Day.. :D

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Museo sa Dalaguete Cebu

Tomorrow (February 7, 2010) is the opening and inauguration of "Museo sa Dalaguete". It will start at 5pm headed by the local officials of Dalaguete Cebu and Gov. Gwen Garcia. The "Museo sa Dalaguete" is part of the 299th Fiesta of the town that will run on Feb 9-10. This is to showcase the history of exhibition that would alternative approaches to the understanding of the Pre-colonial, Spanish, American, Japanese and contemporary periods of Dalaguete Cebu.

Photo from pinkililac

One of the heritage that is still preserved in the town are: Prehistoric houses - the Almagros and Osorios; the old church, St. William Parish Church - was built in 1770 with stones and wood during the spanish era; the life-size icons of the different saints; the wooden cross that was embedded in a concrete post by Spanish people; the Church walls that used to protect the perimeter area of the church during Moro attacks in the late 18th century and early 19th century; and many many more...

Cebu Festivals is inviting you to watch and visit Dalaguete Cebu as they celebrates 299th Fiesta and 3rd annual Utanon Festival 2010.

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Utanon Festival 2010

Photo from marqbluzano

Dalaguete Cebu known for "The Vegetable Basket and Summer Capital of Cebu" will celebrates their 3rd annual Utanon Festival 2010 with the theme of "A celebration of Good Harvest through Dance and Music!". This will be on February 9-10 2010. The annual celebration is honor to Saint San Guillermo de Aquitania - the town patron saint.

Utanon Festival - is a festival of Music and Dance featuring the high value crops and vegetables as a major form of trade in Dalaguete Cebu.

Different Tibes from Elementary and High Shool Division will be competing for the Search for Utanon Festival Queen 2010, Street Dancing and Ritual Showdown. Tribu Panaksoy of Cawayan Central Elem. and National High School, Tribu Sari-sari of Dalaguete Elem. and National High School, Tribu Kampakas of Mantalongon Elem. and National High School, and Tribu Pinakbit of St. Mary’s Academy.

Below is the Schedule of Utanon festival 2010.

February 5, 2010 (Friday)
*DepEd Elementary Nite's "Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas" led by Dr. Judith Tumabiene, District II Supervisor
*8:00 PM - Rehearsal (Utanon Festival Queen Candidates Only)

February 6, 2010 (Saturday)
*Saint Mary's Academy-Dalaguete (SMA-D) "Search for Miss SMA 2010" led by Sis. Ma. Marina Insigne, RVM and Sis. Ma. Marilyn Dahunog
*9:00 AM - Rehearsal (Utanon Festival Queen Candidates Only)

February 7, 2010 (Sunday) - Street Dancing and Ritual Showdown of Festivals
*Dalaguete Sports Commission Nite (Championship Game 2) Headed by Mayor Andrade H. Alcantara & Hon. John Retz Osorio
Street Dancing
Assembly Time - 12:30 PM
Street Dancing Kick off - 1:00 PM
Ritual Showdown of Festivals - 3:00 PM (Venue: Dalaguete National High School Parade Grounds)
Awarding - 5:30 PM
*8:30 PM - Rehearsal (Utanon Festival Queen Candidates With Back-Up Dancers)

February 8, 2010 (Monday)
*Boxing ("Sinukliay sa Kumo 2010") Presenting Inter-Town Boxing Contenders led by Mayor Andrade H. Alcantara & Municipal Sports Commission
*1:00 PM - Stage Blocking Candidates & Back-Up Dancers
*8:00 PM - Festival Queen Rehearsal with Host

February 9, 2010 (Tuesday)
Search for Utanon Festival Queen 2010 and Ballroom Dancing Headed by Mayor Andrade H. Alcantara, the Father of Utanon Festival (Venue: Dalaguete Sports and Cultural Center)
*10:00 AM - Final Technical Rehearsal for the Utanon Festival Queen
*4:00 PM - Make-Up Call for all Candidates (Venue: Backstage)
*6:00 PM - Pre-Judging (Venue: Dalaguete Sports and Cultural Center)
*8:00 PM - Showdown

February 10, 2010 (Wednesday) FIESTA!!!
*Dalaguete EXECOM "Live Band and DISCO!" Sponsored by 2010 Fiesta Executive Committee led by Mayor Andrade H. Alcantara and Dalaguete EXECOM Officials

A Big Thank You to the Cebu Province Government, Mayor. Andrade H. Alcantara of Dalagauete Cebu and the Dalaguetenons who are taking a pride of support to their town 299th Fiesta Celebrations.

Happy Fiesta Dalaguete Cebu!!!

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