A Special Tolentine Missosology Coverage of Binibini at Ginoong Turismo 2013

 

Miss Chantal Marie Seballos of Colegio de San Agustin-Bacolod (CSA-B) and Mister Antonio Servania Jr. of the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) were crowned Binibini at Ginoong Turismo 2013, respectively at the conclusion of the pageant ceremony held at UNO-Recoletos Gymnasium on September 26, 2013. 

 Ten (10) young and vibrant Tourism students coming from five Tourism schools in Bacolod City—ABE International Business College, Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, La Consolacion College-Bacolod, University of Negros Occidental–Recoletos, and Visayan Maritime Academy, participated in the said pageant.

The runners-up were: First Runner-Up – John Robert Varona and Liezel Vargas (VMA), Second Runner-Up – James Kharlo Santiago (CSA-B) and Claire Therese Porras (UNO-R), Third Runner-Up – Mark Steven Legpit and Corinth M. Chua (LCC-B), and Fourth Runner-Up – Joshua H. Besañes and Reygine T. Magundayao (ABE).

 

The Binibini at Ginoong Turismo 2013 is the first inter-school pageant in partnership with the Provincial Tourism Office in celebration of the Tourism Week on September 23-29. It aims “to choose tourism ambassadors for Negros Occidental and create a friendly competition among Tourism schools,” according to Miss Rosejean Contrevida, UNO-R Tourism Event Coordinator.

Among the pre-pageant activities participated in by the candidates were Talent Competition at The District North Point in Talisay City (September 20), courtesy call at the Governor’s Office (September 23) and a corporate tour (September 24).

The candidates were judged in four categories: Costume Parade and Production Number, Tourism Adventure Attire (courtesy of Natasha), Barong and Filipiniana Attire (courtesy of The Jaunts and Journey Travel Agency), and Interview. The panel of judges included John-john Ditching, Mark John Vargas, Carl Lopez among others. 

This first edition of the pageant was  hosted by the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos in partnership with the UNO-R Hospitality and Tourism Department, Mass Communication Department and the Provincial Tourism Office.

Here’s the complete list of Minor and Corporate Awards.

Minor Awards

Mister and Miss Facebook – James Kharlo Santiago (CSA-B) and Liezel Vargas (VMA)

Mister and Miss Popular – Antonio Servania Jr.  and Claire Therese Porras (UNO-R)

Mister and Miss Photogenic – John Robert Varona (VMA) and Chantal Marie Seballos (CSA-B)

Best in Production – Antonio Servania Jr.  (UNO-R) and Chantal Marie Seballos l (CSA-B)

Best in Talent – John Robert Varona (VMA) and Claire Therese Porras (UNO-R)

Best in Tourism Executive – Antonio Servania Jr.  (UNO-R) and Liezel Vargas (VMA)

Best in Tourism Street Adventure – John Robert Varona (VMA) and Chantal Marie Seballos (CSA-B)

Best in Barong – John Robert Varona (VMA)

Best in Filipiniana – Chantal Marie Seballos CSA-B)

Best in Interview – Antonio Servania Jr.  (UNO-R) and Chantal Marie Seballos (CSA-B)

Organizer’s Choice – John Robert Varona (VMA) and Corinth M. Chua (LCC-B)

Corporate Awards

Mister and Miss Muah Model – John Robert Varona (VMA) and Chantal Marie Seballos (CSA-B)

Mister and Miss Natasha – Antonio Servania Jr.  and Claire Therese Porras (UNO-R)

Mister and Miss Palmolive – James Kharlo Santiago (CSA-B) and Claire Therese Porras (UNO-R)

Miss Avon – Liezel (VMA)

Mister and Miss Icon – John Robert Varona and Liezel Vargas (VMA)

Candidates in Barong and Filipiniana Attire

Candidates in Tourism Executive Attire

Candidates in their Costume Parade Attire

CREDITS: All photos used herein are courtesy of the UNO-R Tourism Event Coordinator, Miss Rosejean Contrevida.