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Friday, February 10, 2012

Mutya Ng Ibaan 2012 Candidate Ross Mae Hernandez Esplago of Brgy. Lapu-lapu

Brgy. Lapu-lapu's Pride: Ms. Ross Mae Hernandez Esplago.

Profile

Full Name: Ross Mae Hernandez Esplago
Age: 17 y/o
Height: 5'1
Vital Statistics: 32-25-33
Course/Education: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
School: Batangas State university

The Interview

TIA: What would you do if Phil Younghusband knocks at your room’s door?
Ross Mae: If Phil Younghusband knocks at my room door, I think I’ll freak out and be madly surprised. As in “OH MY GOD!”. Can you imagine that? One big time, handsome popular foot ball player in front me? But before I freak out, I need to ask first myself what he is doing there. I have to wake myself up and determine if it’s for real. Well, as an ordinary person, I have to congratulate myself how lucky I am. I’m just an ordinary girl. And having him before my door is really something! And I guess I won’t be able to refrain from giving him a hug!

Ross is the youngest among the roster of Mutya candidates at 17.

TIA: What’s the worst pick-up line you’ve ever heard from a guy? When and where was that?
Ross Mae: I had never heared any worst pick up lines and my friends knew that I don't really like pick up lines,sounds "BADUY!".

TIA: Has anyone broken your heart before? What happened?
Ross Mae: BIG YES! "THIRD PARTY..(NO FURTHER EXPLANATIONS.HAHAHA)

TIA: What do you think of him now? What will you tell him if given the chance?
Ross Mae: I already forgot the past, I'm happy right now and still enjoying my life although i have no boyfriend:) I will tell him “thank you for hurting me before. Haha! Just kidding.

TIA: What can you do to make a guy hate you?
Ross Mae: Simple. I’ll just ignore him everytime he attempts to approach or talk with me.

TIA: What’s the first thing you’ll do after the pageant?
Ross Mae: After the pageant, I will thank all the people for believing and supporting me throughout the competition. It's a big pleasure to be one of the candidates of Mutya ng Ibaan 2012.

Her innocence is totally captivating will never fail to catch anyone's attention.

TIA: Do you cook? If you do, what do you usually cook? Will your future husband be proud of your kitchen prowess?
Ross Mae: Sometimes. But mostly fried foods only. I’ll admit this, I’m only good at cooking. But never in cooking. Pero mag-aaral ako magluto para sa future husband ko. I’ll make sure that he’ll be proud of me, at least in terms of cooking.

TIA: What part of your house gives you the serenity you’re looking for?
Ross Mae: My bedroom. Nowhere else. The ambiance is quite and calm. I like it that way.

TIA: Where do you think you’ll have a better life/work, in the Philippines or abroad? Why?
Ross Mae: In abroad. Yes, I'm just being practical. As we all now, Philippines is suffering from financial crisis which is one of the biggest problem of our country. Yes, we do have job opportunities in here. But the number is not enough to accommodate us. There’s a need to go out.

TIA: How would you feel assuming you failed to win Mutya ng Ibaan 2012?

Ross Mae: If I fail to win this pageant, I will humbly admit it. I’ll never feel bad about losing in here. There will always be someone deserving to win the title. Anyway, happy na talaga ako na makasama ako sa pageant. Maybe not again it my entire life that I’ll have this experience again. The competition has taught me a lot. That’s all I need to accept my defeat.

"Treasure other's life as we treasure our own", says Ross Mae.

TIA: What’s the most sarcastic/offensive comment you’ve heard about you since you joined Mutya ng Ibaan 2012?
Ross Mae: this information is from one of my friends. She heard someone saying “SINO GA IYON? KALIIT-LIIT NAMAN.MUTYA NA GA YAN?”. It’s true naman. Pero kahit paano,. Na-offend din ako. Anyway, that’s all part of the game.

TIA: How are you going to promote your barangay and the Municipality of Ibaan?
Ross Mae: I am proud of my barangay. It’s a peaceful barangay. Much more of Ibaan itself. I am a proud Ibaeno. And let other people know how great our town is making it known to them the events that we had this 180^th Foundation. Everyday, each event, we see the unity and cooperation of the people. It’s really wonderful to see fellow Ibaenos that way.

TIA: What is your stand in Reproductive Health Bill?
Ross Mae: I totally don’t agree with it. There’s life already even if there’s only a cell in the womb. The single cell has life by itself already. And that life is a gift from God. We don’t have to waste God’s grace, right? Treasure other’s life as we treasure our own.

Being a Mutya candidate is already an achievement. - Ross Mae.

TIA: Is there anything that you want to change in Ibaan?
Ross Mae: As I can see, Ibaan is at its best these days. That’s why I don’t want to change anything. Mayor Danny Toreja is doing a good job. We may not see immediate and quantum-leap economic developments, I know he’s on it. We all want a better life. But we can’t get that over night, in a snap of a finger or in just three years as a public official. Let the process take its course. Let’s be patient as well.

TIA: Among the candidates, who do you think is the most competitive? Why?
Ross Mae: It's Ate Raychelle Ann Timan. Although she's not tall enough, she can handle herself with full of confidence.

Photos of Ross Mae
Other photos of Ross Mae

Ibaan 180th Founding Anniversary Schedule of Activities
Sugarcane plantation (Brgy. Pangao, Ibaan, Batangas) photos by Ronald S. Toreja of Taga Ibaan Ako

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Monday, February 6, 2012

Mutya Ng Ibaan 2012 Candidate Maricar Joy D. Briones of Brgy. Malainin

Brgy. Malainin's Pride: Ms. Maricar Joy D. Briones.

Profile

Full Name: Maricar Joy D. Briones
Age: 17yrs.old
Height: 5’2
Vital Statistics: 32-25-35
Education/Course/Year: College/BS Information Technology/Second Year
School: Batangas State University
Work: NA
Company: NA
Parents/Guardian: Corita D. Briones

The Interview

TIA: What would you do if Phil Younghusband knocks at your room’s door?
Maricar Joy: Hmm..I’ll simply say hello and entertain him. Hehe. That’s all.

TIA: What’s the worst pick-up line you’ve ever heard from a guy? When and where was that?
Maricar Joy: Here it goes. This guy told me “TAE KA BA? ANG BAHO MO KASI.. It happened during our discrete math class, an activity hour and the class was hazily answering the problem. That thing really pissed me off.

She may not be everyone's favorite, but Maricar does not give up on anything.

TIA: Has anyone broken your heart before? What happened?
Maricar Joy: Yap, I’ve experienced that. I just stood my ground, left him and showed him what he lost. I can’t be sitting like a crying baby for that. I have to be strong.

TIA: What do you think of him now? What will you tell him if given the chance?
Maricar Joy: Actually, we are together again. We made up and kissed the fights and misunderstandings we had before. He changed for the better and begged me for another chance. Since I do still love him, I gave him the chance to redeem himself on me. Hopefully, our relationship go sweeter the second time around this time.

TIA: What can you do to make a guy hate you?
Maricar Joy: Honestly, I can’t think of anything to make a guy hate. I’m just the natural me. As far as I know, I haven’t done anything that turns them off from me. Well, I don’t know. If there will be a time some guy hates me, I’ll make sure it’s not going to be my fault. If they do, again, they can hate the natural me.

TIA: What’s the first thing you’ll do after the pageant?
Maricar Joy: I’ll sincerely thank God for giving me the self confidence and courage I needed. And of course, my family. I’ll hug them the best way I can for their unwavering support.

"Failure is just part of growing up", says Maricar.

TIA: Do you cook? If you do, what do you usually cook? Will your future husband be proud of your kitchen prowess?
Maricar Joy: You got it right, I do cook. Most of the time, I fry chicken, pork, fish and others. For main course, I can cook adobong manok and ginisang kalabasa. I may have the thing to be in the kitchen, unfortunately, not all the time. Well, I think my future husband will be proud for me because at least, I know how to cook! Haha.

TIA: What part of your house gives you the serenity you’re looking for?
Maricar Joy: My bedroom. That’s the only place where I can say “I’m already the queen of my empire!”. LOL!

TIA: Where do you think you’ll have a better life/work, in the Philippines or abroad? Why?
Maricar Joy: I’d better prefer the Philippines. Ever since, I’d never dream of going abroad just to be rich. Just like what they said there’s no better place than home…I feel safer here.

TIA: How would you feel assuming you failed to win Mutya ng Ibaan 2012?
Maricar Joy: It’s okay. Failure is just part of growing up. I’ll still thank God even if I fail to win. The point is, I did my best and showed the competitive side of me in this contest. And take note, I didn’t give up to the very end. It’s better losing despite giving everything than win something without working hard for it.

Maricar stands firm against Reproductive Health Bill.

TIA: What’s the most sarcastic/offensive comment you’ve heard about you since you joined Mutya ng Ibaan 2012?
Maricar Joy: For one, they said I’m not competitive and fall short of height requirement. I just turned deaf on those discouraging words. Thanks to my ever supportive relatives. They fought for me and didn’t fail to support my financial needs. That makes me love them more.

TIA: How are you going to promote your barangay and the Municipality of Ibaan?
Maricar Joy: The municipality of ibaan? Well as you can see, this is the home of beautiful people, the home of God-fearing people and famous kulambo and the home where you will see the unity of municipality and the church. Barangay Malainin? This is simply the home of well-known people, talented persons, and the beautiful nature (eg.Himamawo Spring).

TIA: What is your stand in Reproductive Health Bill?
Maricar Joy: As a Roman Catholic, I’m not in favor of that. The usage of pills and artificial contraceptives also mean killing innocent lives. If the community really cares for our population, then start cooperating and learn the basics of the family planning.

TIA: Is there anything that you want to change in Ibaan?
Maricar Joy: Nothing actually. Because our very good Mayor Danny Toreja is already doing a good job in creating changes for the good of our town.

TIA: Among the candidates, who do you think is the most competitive? Why?
Maricar Joy: I think it’s Ate Raychelle Timan of Brgy. Palindan. Even if she’s not that tall at tall, she has the guts to face the crowd and able to keep her coolness.

Ibaan 180th Founding Anniversary Schedule of Activities
Sugarcane plantation (Brgy. Pangao, Ibaan, Batangas) photos by Ronald S. Toreja of Taga Ibaan Ako

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Mutya Ng Ibaan 2012 Candidate Alyssa Marie G, Torre

Brgy. Coliat's Pride: Ms. Alyssa Marie G. Torre

Profile

Full Name: Alyssa Marie G. Torre
Age: 18 Yrs old
Height: 5’6
Vital Statistics:
Education/Course/Year: 1^st year, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
School: AMA Computer University (Lipa City Campus)
Parents/Guardian: Jose Torre and Estelita Torre

The Interview

TIA: What would you do if Phil Younghusband knocks at your room’s door?
Alyssa Marie: I will be honored because a famous football player is in front of me. I will greet him kindly and politely ask him what I can do for him. I would invite him on our sala and entertain him warml.

TIA: What’s the worst pick-up line you’ve ever heard from a guy? When and where was that?
Alyssa Marie: The worst pick up line that I’ve ever heard is “Charger ka ba? Wala kasi akong ibang makapagkunan ng lakas kundi IKAW. Tapos yun naman pala kaliwa’t kanan ang girlfriend.Hehe.

Flirting with guys is never Alyssa's cup of tea.

TIA: Has anyone broken your heart before? What happened?
Alyssa Marie: Yes, it gave me so much pain. And it took me a long time to before I’m able to move on. But because of my friends who were always there for me, I somehow survived it. They kept on telling me na “Kahit iwanan ka ng mga lalaking yan andito kami at hindi ka namin iiwan. Mananatiling mo kaming tunay n kaibigan". Those words did give me strength. And here I am now; ready to take the stage on Coronation Night!

TIA: What do you think of him now? What will you tell him if given the chance?
Alyssa Marie: He’s doing good right now with his new girlfriend. And I don’t want to mess around with them. The last time I saw them, lumapit ako, and greeted them. I flashed some smile. That made the girl to hold his hand. And without any hesitation, I introduced myself as the guy’s former girlfriend. Hahaha! And ganda ng eksena. Mag-isa pa naman ako that time.

TIA: What can you do to make a guy hate you?
Alyssa Marie: Flirting with other guy. That will definite make my boyfriend’s, for example, guns smoke like crazy. But that’s not my cup of tea. I’ll stand by my man and be the best girlfriend I can be. I am a friendly person. I just hope my man won’t misinterpret that. Honestly, the night can keep me awake until morning kapag alam ko may galit o tampo siya sa’ken. Kaya ayun, I make sure na maayos ko kaagad the following day.

"I believe there's more to find in here", says Alyssa.

TIA: What’s the first thing you’ll do after the pageant?
Alyssa Marie: After the pageant, once I get hold of my computer, I’ll immediately make a post on my Facebook’s wall how much appreciate the support people have given me. I have to thank them for believing in me and for helping me go through the competition. But more importantly, I will never forget to thank God for giving me enough strength to continue this pageant.

TIA: Do you cook? If you do, what do you usually cook? Will your future husband be proud of your kitchen prowess?
Alyssa Marie: Honestly, I don’t have the skills to be at the kitchen. Puro “fried” lang ang alam ko. Haha! But I’m learning the stuff. I envy those who know how to cook. As they say, the fastest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. So I really need to learn how. My Mom even told it’s not good gorge on fried food the whole day! Sana matuto ako para naman matuwa ang magiging husband ko. Haha!

TIA: What part of your house gives you the serenity you’re looking for?
Alyssa Marie: I like being in my room. It’s really relaxing. A heavenly place for me, much more while listening to smooth, romantic and easy listening music. It gives me a comforting feeling.

Despite criticisms, Alyssa remains strong on her fight in Mutya ng Ibaan 2012.

TIA: Where do you think you’ll have a better life/work, in the Philippines or abroad? Why?
Alyssa Marie: It’s nice to work abroad if you are sure that your employer is good. We’ve been hearing stories of OFWs being fooled by their employers. Worst, some employment agencies run by fellow Filipinos take the lead in burdening our OFWs. I don’t want that to happen to me. If that’s going to be the trend these days, I prefer working here in Philippines. I believe there’s more to find in here. It only takes patience and perseverance to find a financially rewarding job in our country.

TIA: How would you feel assuming you failed to win Mutya ng Ibaan 2012?
Alyssa Marie: Being part of this pageant has been an unforgettable journey. I learned many things to improve my confidence and to appreciate myself. And if I lose, admittedly, I might be disappointed. But then, I will still consider myself a winner being able to join this contest. Not everyone get the chance to be part of this, especially during Ibaan’s 180^th founding anniversary. I’ll cherish that for the rest of my life. At least, I have some story to tell my kids in the future. I will not include in my long list of failures. This will on top of my accomplishments list.

Alyssa is not worried about losing. What's important is that you're fighting.

TIA: What’s the most sarcastic/offensive comment you’ve heard about you since you joined Mutya ng Ibaan 2012?
Alyssa Marie: I’ve heard a lots of offensive comments about me since I joined Mutya ng Ibaan 2012. Others would say things like “Bakit sya ang candidate? Walang-wala na ba sa Coliat?” Tapos pagtatawanan ka pa nila. Those things hurt me a lot. Don’t they understand how hard it is to be in this competition? They should have fielded their own bet. I’ll be glad to give way. For such, in most cases, I rather not speak a word that trigger any arguments with them. Good thing I have my family and friends with me. They are the source of my strength. I have to thank them. Of course, if not all, I still believe our barangay Coliat is behind me and supporting me. In return, I trust myself as well that I can do this. God is always there for me also. He know I need all the strength I need. And He’s giving me that.

The world is big enough. But she's ready to take her chances.

TIA: How are you going to promote your barangay and the Municipality of Ibaan?
Alyssa Marie: One of the best delicacies that our municipality has is tamales. And the best tasting tamales I’ve tried is from our barangay. My family was once a producer of tamales. And I’ll be proud to promote tamales by taking it to other towns and municipalities. I want them to have a taste of our “primera klase” delicacy. But before that, I’ll start with my classmates. And hopefully, that will pave the way for better promoting our barangay and Ibaan.

TIA: What is your stand in Reproductive Health Bill?
Alyssa Marie: I agree with Reproductive Health Bill. Our country is already over-populated. Admit it or not, this has been worsening the poverty situation. Don’t we get tired of seeing crimes come to life almost every minute of the day? I believe we need to do something about it. Maybe if we can control the growing population, then may be the level of poverty our country is experiencing will also be lowered. This should bring us close economically with other countries.

TIA: Is there anything that you want to change in Ibaan?
Alyssa Marie: I think what I want is not a change but an improvement. One thing I want to improve is our road in Brgy. Palindan going to Brgy. Malainin’. Everyone knows the comfort a well constructed pavements brings. There’s comfort and ease in there. This way, they’ll appreciate more of ibaan.

TIA: Among the candidates, who do you think is the most competitive? Why?
Alyssa Marie: It’s Ate Jem Gladys Gatdula Donceras of Brgy. Mabalor. She has the right height, sweet face, and the perfect body. It’s that I’m putting myself down. But I think she got what it takes. However, this should not stop from winning. I am to give my very best during the pageant. I want to make my barangay and my family proud of me. This is for them anyway.

Ibaan 180th Founding Anniversary Schedule of Activities
STAR Toll Exit (Brgy. Malinin - Brgy. Lapulapu, Ibaan, Batangas) photos by Ronald S. Toreja of Taga Ibaan Ako
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