Sunday, September 7, 2014

Mister UNO-R 2014 Candidates: Beauty, Intelligence and Advocacy




A. RANDOM FACTS

Name:  GILES ROJO
Course and Year:  BS Medical Technology II
Hometown: La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Age:  18
Religion: Aglipay
Previous Pageant Title/s: None

Your Personal Motto: “No pain, No gain.”

B. PERSONAL THOUGHTS

How would you describe your personality?

I would like to describe myself as a very friendly person once a person gets to know me personally. I may look unfriendly at the time you first meet me but in truth I am friendly.

Tell us something interesting about your course.

The course itself is interesting for me anyway. Medical Technology holds a lot of interesting part for example you get to see everyday things in microscopic level, you get to see things you cannot see with your naked eye.

Who or what inspires you the most?

There is special someone that inspires me, the one who taught me how to concentrate. I cannot mention any name because if I did she would literally kill me.

What is your take on ALS Ice Bucket Challenge?

I really believe that this trend started with noble intentions. I think it is okay as along as the people donate the money to the effort of finding a cure for ALS.

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

The essence of a true-blooded UNO-Rian is that of a person who can represent the ideals of this University.

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

The pageant shows that UNO-Rians can balance beauty with brains, that UNO-Rians can possess both beauty and brains.

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

If I do win the crown, I shall spearhead the needs and wants of the student, therefore increasing the probability of it being done in time.

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

I would do so by showing them that UNO-Rians can possess both elegance and brains at the same time through me. I would let them see that I am the true-blooded UNO-Rian that they are looking for.




A. RANDOM FACTS

Name:  ALDWIN JOHN M. HABLO
Year Level: Fourth Year High School
Hometown: Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Age:  16
Religion: Roman Catholic
Previous Pageant Title/s: None

Your Personal Motto: “Forgive and forget; accept and respect.”

B. PERSONAL THOUGHTS

How would you describe your personality?

I am a happy-go-lucky type of person. I usually go with the flow. I really love to eat food yet I never get fat. I like to make a lot of friends and I never like to fight with others. I’m only strict when I have to be. I really love to dance and I would rather hurt myself than to hurt others.

Tell us something interesting about your high school.

The High School Department is one of the best places to be in. In my opinion, being a high school student marks a spot as one of the highlights of our lifetime. So, don’t waste it because you will surely regret it.

Who or what inspires you the most?

There are so many people and so many things that inspire me. But what inspires me most is dancing. To be honest, if it weren’t for dancing, I wouldn’t be here answering this interview question. Dancing also saved my parents’ lives and helped a lot for me and my siblings’ education.

What is your take on ALS Ice Bucket Challenge?

In my opinion, whoever thought of this idea is a very caring person because not only do you get to have fun but you are also helping the victims of ALS disease for you are donating.
What do you think is the essence of a true-blooded UNO-Rian?

A true-blooded UNO-Rian is someone who implements the core values learned. It is someone who serves as a good model to others to see and if possible, to follow. Last but not the least, it is someone who lives in fear of God.

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

The relevance of the pageant to the UNO-R academic community is to measure students’ intelligence and at the same time, to check and see whether they have applied properly the values and lessons learned in their respective classes.

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 use my title to benefit the studentry and University through influencing others to become good role models to other. As much as possible, I will try my best to inspire others to always have the passion for excellence in everything they do.

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

Each candidate is already a winner and deserves the title. As long as I do my best, I know that I already won and that is enough for me.





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:  JOHN DAVID BAYLON
Course and Year:  BS Education I
Hometown: Murcia, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Age:  16
Religion:
Previous Pageant Title/s: Second Runner-Up Mister ANOPSSAI 2012

Your Personal Motto: “I am only one but still I am one. I cannot do everything but still I can do something and because I cannot do everything I would not refuse to do that something I can do.”

B. PERSONAL THOUGHTS

How would you describe your personality?

My personality goes through surrounding or people around me. But specifically, I have a colorful personality that fits and compromises my mental, emotional and physical aspects.

Tell us something interesting about your course.

Something interesting about my course is that, knowing that a teacher is the mother of all professions, my course touches lives, inspires, and encourages others to study.

Who or what inspires you the most?

The one who inspires me most is my mother who molded me as an individual and the one who challenged me to join this pageant in order for her to go home and support me. For almost 12 years without seeing each other, I was inspired that she goes home just to support me.

What is your take on ALS Ice Bucket Challenge?

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is a great idea to help financially for the cure of ALS patients. If I were to be challenged, I would take it to show support to those patients.

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

A true-blooded UNO-Rian is a person who is inspired to do things with great faith, a Christ-centered person, communitarian, Marian-inspired individuals who do things efficiently and effectively.

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

The relevance of the pageant to the UNO-R academic community is to let us focus on two main responsibilities, namely, to study hard and to bring forth the name of my college.

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

As what my motto says: “I am only one but still I am one. I cannot do everything but still I can do something and because I cannot do everything I would not refuse to do that something I can do.” So, as long as I can do things by myself efficiently and effectively I would do my best to help.

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

I could convince the crowd and the judges to choose me for the title not just for my physical image but of course on how I can help and do things intelligently to develop something for the University.





A. RANDOM FACTS

Name:  MICHAEL G. DEL ROSARIO
Course and Year: BS Civil Engineering I
Hometown: Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Age:  17
Religion: Roman Catholic
Previous Pageant Title/s:  Mister Gwapo 2014

Your Personal Motto: “Hardwork beats talent.”

B. PERSONAL THOUGHTS

How would you describe your personality?

I am a happy-go-lucky guy that can smile even going through problems in life. My friends rarely see me frowning because all the time I am laughing like I have no problems in life. The reason why I am always happy is I believe that every problem I face, I can overcome it in God’s will.

Tell us something interesting about your course.

“Many have tried but few are chosen.” My course is Engineering major in Civil Engineering. My course is one of a kind because it specializes in land surveying and building stable structures. Civil engineers are the ones responsible for the safety and how strong is the foundation of the building.

Who or what inspires you the most?

The person who inspires me the most is my grandmother. My Lola or my mommy raised me since elementary since my mother and father got separated, while my mother is working in Manila. My grandmother has been always there for me, from PTA meetings to all my performances on stage. I am thankful to God that He gave me a great woman who loved me so much.

What is your take on ALS Ice Bucket Challenge?

Seeing in the internet the celebrities and well-known people who took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge made me to think what is the reason why they’re doing this. After searching this challenge through Google, I now know that this is to raise the awareness and charity for the ones that have the ALS disease. For me, this challenge unites people, well-known or not, through the internet.

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

Being a true-blooded UNO-Rian means that you are not only globally competitive in terms of knowledge, but also able to understand other people and believe in God. And also, a UNO-Rian should be able to show proper attitude in or outside the school campus.

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

This pageant can test the ability of the candidate on how well they can think by answering the set of situations because being crowned Mister and Miss UNO-R, they must have both the beauty outside and the beauty within.

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

If I will be crowned as Mister UNO-R, I would serve as a good example to students. And by being a good role model, I should be careful in my actions that it will not only do good for me but also for others as well.

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

I can convince both the judges and the audience that I deserve the title because I did my best from the practices until the pageant night. And if I won’t be crowned, still I won’t be disappointed. It is an honor to participate in this pageant.




A. RANDOM FACTS

Name:  MIGUEL ROMUALDO M. LIM
Course and Year: BS Criminology II
Hometown: Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Age:  18
Religion:
Previous Pageant Title/s: None

Your Personal Motto: “It’s better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.”

B. PERSONAL THOUGHTS

How would you describe your personality?

I’m not your regular type of guy. I can adapt easily to any environment. You know the talkative and clown of the group? Yes, that’s me.

Tell us something interesting about your course.

Criminology, a profession which someday I’ll be working with, handles most of every field there is. There are so many opportunities that await me when I graduate. The most interesting part is, you get to serve and help our country.

Who or what inspires you the most?

Myself is my own inspiration. I take the challenge of improving my yesterday’s self so that I can reach my full potential as God’s creation.

What is your take on ALS Ice Bucket Challenge?

It rocks. The challenge promotes social awareness for it supports those suffering from ALS. But nowadays, the Ice Bucket Challenge is just a way for people to be recognized and get may likes on Facebook. The real essence of the challenge is gone.

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

A UNO-Rian always strive for excellence, yet very humble in their achievements.

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

It showcases the different colleges by sending their respective representatives to participate in the pageant. The candidates are well-qualified to join the pageant and are considered to be one of the best in their college not just for beauty but also intellectually.

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

 If I’ll be Mister UNO-R, I’ll propose projects that can benefit the studentry and personnel, proving to them that being Mister UNO-R is not just being “pa-pogi” but must have the dedication to serve and help the community.

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

I’ll just do the best of my abilities. We, the candidates, deserve to win the title and with God’s guidance I will show to the people that I have what it takes to be the next Mister UNO-R for I have that determination to win.




A. RANDOM FACTS

Name:  CARLO JOHN C. DY
Course and Year: BS Agriculture IV
Hometown: Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Age:  20
Religion: Baptist
Previous Pageant Title/s: None

Your Personal Motto: “A journey of a thousand miles begin with a single step.”

B. PERSONAL THOUGHTS

How would you describe your personality?

I am a God-fearing person because my family taught me to be a Christian. As we all know that without God, we are nothing. In everything I do, I put God first as the center of my life.

Tell us something interesting about your course.

Agriculture is interesting because it is a practical course that could help the economic growth of the Philippines as we all know, ours is an agricultural country. As Agriculture students, we learn to help other people to provide their basic needs.

Who or what inspires you the most?

My family inspired me the most because they mold me what I am now, without them I cannot see the beauty of God’s creation. They are my strength in facing every challenge in life.

What is your take on ALS Ice Bucket Challenge?

I am into this challenge because it can help the society to prevent or cure this disease, and the people are also enjoying taking the challenge.

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

The essence of the true-blooded UNO-Rian is contentment because we gain achievements yet we remain simple and humble, and if we fail to reach what we desire, we remain contented on what God has granted us.

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

For me, excelling academically needs an interconnecting link to various skills. The pageant develops our confidence and social skills which can help contribute also intellectually.
If you win the crown, how will you use your title to benefit the studentry and the University?

 I will be a role model wherein I can inspire them by what they can see through me. I will do my best not only because I am obliged to but because it’s my heart’s desire and I know that God will help me.

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

I could convince the judges and the audience that I deserve the title because I have faith in God and I also believe in myself. I know that God has a purpose why I am one of the candidates of Mister UNO-R 2014 to be a model of a true UNO-Rian. 





A. RANDOM FACTS

Name:  JAYSON M. SOLINAP
Course and Year: BS Information Technology
Hometown: Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Age:  19
Religion: Roman Catholic
Previous Pageant Title/s: None

Your Personal Motto: “Try and try until you succeed.”

B. PERSONAL THOUGHTS

How would you describe your personality?

I am the type of person who wants to make people laugh. And also, I am the type of person who is serious when it comes to life and planning for the future.

Tell us something interesting about your course.

What’s interesting about my course is that students learn to focus your mind in creating a program. You learn how to value time and students can develop their self-confidence.

Who or what inspires you the most?

My family, because in the first place they are the ones who support me on many things. They are the ones who are always there for me at times when I need them.

What is your take on ALS Ice Bucket Challenge?

For me, it is a good way in gathering donations. And because of that, people could experience what does it feel when a person has ALS. And in that case, they could relate and understand the struggles of the patient.

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

 The essence is that a true-blooded UNO-Rian is Christ-centered individual and aiming for excellence through humility or humble service.

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 students may conclude that it is not all about studies but also enjoyment and could apply what the students learn and develop positive thinking.

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 use my title to set myself to be a good example for the students in following the rules and regulations of the University.

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

I would convince them by telling that I am true to myself and I deserve the title because I could prove it’s not just by words but also by actions.











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