Thursday, June 7, 2012

2012 MUTYA NG COTABATO - THE OFFICIAL CANDIDATES

Official Candidates for the upcoming 2012 Mutya ng Cotabato this June 18, 2012 6:00 PM at Cotabato Chinese Institute Gymnasium. Tickets range at 50 pesos and 150 pesos and are available at some authorized store. 

53RD ARAW NG COTABATO - SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE
53RD ARAW NG COTABATO 2012
DATE/TIME
ACTIVITIES
VENUE
CONDUCTED/ SPONSORED BY
June 12
-       7:00 AM
-       10:00 AM

Independence Day
Unveiling of IMT Wall Mural

City Plaza


City Tourism Office
May 26-27 & June 2,3,9,10,16 & 17
Baseball and Softball Tournament
CCSPC Playground
Cotabato City Baseball Association (CCBSA)
June 12-20
Basketball Tournament
NDSAC Gym
Liga ng mga Barangay
June 13-17
Cultural Presentation
City Plaza
DEPED 12

June 16-17
9:00AM-5:00PM

Hon.Mayor Japal “Jojo” Guiani Jr. DART CUP
Smiley Foods, Sinsuat Avenue
Mr. Rommel Pausal
Lawn Tennis

Liga ng mga Barangay
Frisbee
People’s Palace
Mr.Aniceto V. Razalan
June 17


9:00 AM


5:00 PM
Mountain Biking Competition
Tenorio,Awang DOS Maguindanao
Cotabato All Terrain Mountain Bikers Assoc. (CATBA)
Banca Race
Rio Grande
Mr.Aniceto V. Razalan
Pob.I And Pob.VI
Layang Layang Festival
Peope Palace
Mr.Aniceto V. Razalan
Concert at Tantawan Park
Tantawan Park
Seleceted Local Artist of Cotabato City
June 18
Mutya ng Kutabato
CCI Gymnasium
City Tourism Office
Mrs. Susan Guiani-Dumama
June 19
9:00 AM

2:00 PM
Culinary Competition (Shrimp/Dalag)

People’s Palace
City Tourism Office
Ms. Grace Sambo
Sipa sa Manguez
Mr.Aniceto V. Razalan
Juego de Anillo
Mr.Aniceto V. Razalan
June 20



1:00-5:00PM



6:00PM
Kasalang Bayan
South Seas Convention Hall
Off. of Local Civil Reg.(headed by: Mrs. Susan Guiani-Dumama)

Inter-Barangay Power Dance Compitition (Season 2)



City Plaza

City SK Federation with SMART COMMUNICATION & TALK N TEXT
Diyosa
(A Miss Gay Pageant)
Exception Agels
June 20


7:00 AM


10:00 AM
Chess Tournament

Cot.City Chess Club
R&B (Love Songs) Concert
People’s Palace
San Miguel Corp.
Mr.Aniceto V. Rasalan
Grand Socio-Civic Military Parade
Polytechnic Grounds to City Plaza

Mr.Aniceto V. Rasalan
Sky Diving Exhibition
Cot.City Central Pilot School Grounds
Lt.Col. Parcon of 
MBLT 1
Golf Cup
Parang
Councilor Eduardo Rabago

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

CALENDAR OF MAJOR EVENTS AND FESTIVALS - JUNE 2012p

CALENDAR OF MAJOR EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
REGION XII
JUNE 2012
June 12-20, ARAW NG KUTABATO @ Cotabato City
“These days, in the celebration of the city’s charter anniversary, is full of merriment ranging from drum and bugle corps competition, civic military parade, cultural activities, street dancing parade contest and the selection of Mutya ng Kutabato.”
For more information:
Mr. Benjamin N. Abarca
Supervising Tourism Operations Officer
Office of the Mayor
People’s Palace, Malagapas
Cotabato City
(064)-421-7803 / 540-0430
photo from: cotabatocity.net.ph
June 21, PAKARADYAN FESTIVAL @ MALAPATAN, SARANGANI PROVINCE
“Food and delicacy preparation both in special and ordinary days has been part of the rich Muslim culture. Pakaradyan festival showcases one the famous Muslim delicacies called Tinagtag, also known as rice crispiest.”
For more information:
Sarangani Tourism & Investment Center
Office of the Governor
Alabel, Sarangani Province
Tel. No. (083)-508-2195
photo from: saranganiphotnew.blogspot.com
June 12-20, MAASIM FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY @ Maasim, Sarangani Province
“The date marks the foundation anniversary of the Municipality.Trade fair, carnival, pageant night are among the highlights of the celebration.
For more information:
Sarangani Tourism & Investment Center
Office of the Governor
Alabel, Sarangani Province
Tel. No. (083)-508-2195
photo from: saranganihighlights.blogspot.com
June 22-23, YABONG MALIIT NA NEGOSYO (YAMAN) SA GENSAN
@ General Santos City
“Popularity known as Yaman-Gensan Celebration, the event coincides with the celebration of the Business Month in General Santos City. It aims to develop and enhance the culture of entrepreneurship among the people through activities such as trade fair that serve as testing ground for the marketability of local products and a showcase for the accomplishments of One-Town, One-Product program (OTOP) and business conferences and meetings. The celebration culminated by honoring the city’s most outstanding entrepreneurs through the YAMAN Awards.
For more information:
Ms. Meriam Amerkhan-Baguis
Department Head
CEMCDO
General Santos City
(083)-553-8338 / 536-8448
SMED Council
c/o Department of Trade and Industry, Osmena St.
General Santos City
(083)-552-8385
photo from: leonardpe.com

Thursday, May 24, 2012

THE HEAT IS ON – SEARCH FOR THE MUTYA NG COTABATO 2012



The first and final screening for the Mutya ng Cotabato held last May 18, 2012, 2:00pm at the Social Hall of People’s Palace.

From 19 wannabies, it was trimmed down to 8 finalists who are going to vie the crown for the next Mutya ng Cotabato 2012 this coming June 19 at Cotabato Chinese Institute, a night before the Araw ng Cotabato.

This year Mutya ng Cotabato committee would be handed back by the City Government, so expect it to be more exciting and full of surprises.

Below are the list of the 8 finalists of the Mutya ng Cotabato 2012 and photos taken during the screening session with a brief profile from my own source.

VHER M. MACALINO - MUTYA NG COTABATO 2012 FINALIST

Name: Vher M. Macalino         Nickname: Vherang
Age:18         Birthdate: June 5, 1993  Birth Place: Manila
Weight: 47 kls       Height:          5’4             Vital Statistics:
Studied at: NDRVM College of Cotabato City
Address: RH 9 Virgo Subdivision, Cotabato City
Parents: Mr. Elpidio P. Macalino & Mrs. Baby Daisy M. Macalino
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SHAMIRA C. SUGOY - MUTYA NG COTABATO 2012 FINALIST

Name: Shamira C. Sugoy        Nickname: Sha
Age:18   Birthdate: March 3, 1994     Birth Place: Zamboanga del Monte
Weight: 50 kls        Height:5’5 ½        Vital Statistics:32-29-38
Studied at: Notre Dame University
Address: Don Teodoro Jualiano Avenue, Cotabato City
Parents: Mr. Malilang P. Sugoy & Mrs. Thelma C. Sugoy
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MARY JEAN BRILLANTES - MUTYA NG COTABATO 2012 FINALIST

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Name: Mary Jane Brillantes    Nickname: Brill
Age:18         Birthdate: November 25, 1993   Birth Place: Isulan, Sultan Kudarat
Weight: 55 kls      Height:5’4 ½       Vital Statistics:
Studied at: Notre Dame University
Address: RH 4 General Luna Street, Cotabato City
Parents: Mr. Agustine Brillantes & Mrs. Sarah Brillantes

EMELYN L. FERNANDEZ - MUTYA NG COTABATO 2012 FINALIST

Name: Emelyn L. Fernandez             Nickname: Ems

Age: 21        Birthdate: August 11, 1990        Birth Place: Bo.Sarmiento, Parang Maguindanao
Weight: 50 kls       Height:          5’4 ½        Vital Statistics: 32-23 ½ -35 ½
Studied at: Notre Dame University
Address: Block 2, de Mazenod Avenue, Cotabato City
Parents: Mr. Ernie Fernandez & Mrs. Emerita Fernandez
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