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| 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!
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| "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
180th 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.
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| 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.
