Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Meet Mister and Miss UNO-R 2014 Up-Close and Personal

Photo Credits © Jireh Mark Bibangco




A. RANDOM FACTS

Name:  RILJUN T. MAYAGMA
Course and Year: BS Accountancy IV
Hometown: San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Age:  19
Religion: Seventh-Day Adventist
Previous Pageant Title/s: Mister College of Business and Accountancy 2014

 Your Personal Motto: “All things work together for the good of those who love Him and called for His purpose.”

B. PERSONAL THOUGHTS

How would you describe your personality?

I am a very simple man. This is because I am contented and satisfied by what I have and what I am today for I believe God is in control of my life. Making other people happy by sharing what I have whether through my talent, humor, and the story of how God influenced my life is my passion. I prefer to be humble at all times and appreciate those people whose character is worth emulating.

Tell us something interesting about your course.

 Accountancy is a noble profession. The main purpose of being an accountant is to protect the interest of businessmen and to provide information to the public. Without accountants, the world of business will be in danger from the self-interest of some employees or employers. If business fails, other professions like engineering, nursing and even the government will collapse. Pork barrel scam, a governmental fraud is investigated by our course for the welfare of the society.

Who or what inspires you the most?

My great love towards my family is what inspires me the most. I studied at UNO-R which is a long way from home because I want to finish college and help my younger brothers finish their studies. Oftentimes, I feel lonely because I miss my family but this is also the same motivating factor to pursue my studies despite of hardships.

What is your take on ALS Ice Bucket Challenge?

The essence of this challenge is to better understand the situation of people suffering from ALS. I have already experienced bathing iced water and I know the feeling of a “numbed-brain.” For me, if I will support the cause of this challenge, I will do it in a secret way. No need to be video-recorded to impress spectators. If we help, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.

What do you think is the essence of a true-blooded UNO-Rian?

The essence of the true-blooded UNO-Rian is the passion for excellence, that is, excellence in studies, in the workplace, in the community, and a God-fearing life. UNO-Rian values is not limited only within the campus but being a true-blooded UNO-Rian means a lifetime commitment to social welfare and devotion to God.

What do you think is the relevance of the pageant to UNO-R academic community?

The relevance of the pageant to UNO-R academic community is that it serves as a training ground to future models and exemplars of excellence possessing UNO-Rian values. It is also a beacon of hope to all students when they realize that like the candidates, they can make a big difference when they go out from their comfort zones.

If you win the crown, how will you use your title to benefit the studentry and the University?

If I win the crown, I will promote student empowerment by working with SSG in developing activities that will make the youth more productive like having a singing club, dance club, musical instruments club, debate club. These activities will give the students another option/s instead of being addicted to drugs, liquor and computer games.

How would you convince the judges and the audience that you deserve the title,  Mister UNO-R 2014?

Convincing the judges and the audience is not easy. But for me, being confident of yourself is the key. I was chosen to represent the College of Business and Accountancy for the pageant because they believed in me and now is the time that I have to believe also in myself. If god wants me to win, then let it be. if not, then learn from my experience and be thankful.






A. RANDOM FACTS

Name:  PEAH ANGELICA C. DIAMANTE
Course and Year:  BS medical Technology II
Hometown:  Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Age:  18
Religion:  Roman Catholic
Previous Pageant Title/s:  Lin-ay Sang Murcia 2013, Miss Sportsfest 2013

Your Personal Motto: “Nothing worthwhile comes easy.”

B. PERSONAL THOUGHTS

How would you describe your personality?

I am a positive kind of person. I am not perfect, and I don’t aim to be one. My personality is what makes me unique. I am the type of person who struggles to develop a pleasing personality rather than struggle to enhance my physical attributes. That’s what makes me unique. I struggle to beautify my personality.

Tell us something interesting about your course.

One thing most people don’t know about our course is that without Medical Technology, many lives wouldn’t have been saved. Medical Technology offers a riskful life to the aspirants, yet, a meaningful one knowing that you have been a part of a person’s recovery and somehow, you have alleviated the pain they’re experiencing.

Who or what inspires you the most?

My family inspires me the most. I am a family-oriented type of person and in everything I do, I give my very best all for the glory of God and for my family. I see my parents as my role models and I always strive hard to follow their footsteps.

What is your take on ALS Ice Bucket Challenge?

For me, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is very beneficial provided that people performing it do such for the benefit of people having ALS and donate money to help them alleviate the pain they’re experiencing. But nowadays, the essence of ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has been lost since several people do such only for fun.

What do you think is the essence of a true-blooded UNO-Rian?

We all know that UNO-R is the cradle of excellence. We, UNO-Rians, never settle for mediocrity, yet, we aim for the best. But being the best does not always mean being on top. We have our different ways of being the best. Being the best entails never giving up. That is the essence of being a true-blooded UNO-Rian, coming across a lot of challenges along the way, yet keeps on trying and never gives up.

What do you think is the relevance of the pageant to UNO-R academic community?

I believe that the pageant’s relevance to the UNO-R academic community is that through it the University will be able to see how far the learnings of the candidates are. In short, we, the candidates learn the theories in our academics, and the pageant is the application of what we’ve learned.

If you win the crown, how will you use your title to benefit the studentry and the University?

If given the chance to win the crown, I will do my best to be a good ambassadress of good will. I will use my title to be a good role model to the studentry. If given the opportunity, as Miss UNO-R, I would like to conduct a medical mission on a monthly basis to ensure the health of everybody and I would also like to adopt the system from UNO-R High School wherein every year level attends the Mass weekly. With this, I could nourish the students physically and spiritually.

How would you convince the judges and the audience that you deserve the title, Miss UNO-R 2014?

I’ve been in this prestigious institution for more than half of my life. I’ve also been joining pageants to develop my self-confidence and along the way, I’ve learned to love what I’m doing. Combine these two, I believe that I can convince the judges and audience that I deserve the title, Miss UNO-R.






Photo Credits © RJ Amparo and Reymund Sabay for Tolentine Missosology

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