Beach Break 2014 in La Union

Viva Sports Management Inc. presents Beach Break 2014 on February 21-22, 2014 in Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union

Free Admission: This is a good news for the people of La Union who had been disappointed with the last Surfing Break 2013, due to ticket selling and now a free admission would make the locals more in the mood to party and enjoy the activities of the Surfing Event, particulalry to party lovin teen-agers, rather than make them feel that if you can’t afford the VIP Ticket then you will just be in the side. Bravo to VMS for coming up with an event that will encourage more locals to enjoy and have fun watching international surfers and pick up more tips in surfing and other related activities.

A brainchild of VSM’s chairman, Mr. Vic Del Rosario, also the head of Viva Communications Inc.;
Beach Break presented by Rider Sandals – the 1st International Surfing Competition to be held in La Union and here is the press info about the said event.

BEACH BREAK- 1ST INTERNATIONAL SURFING COMPETITION

To begin 2014, VSM Viva Sports Management Inc. will launch its very first sports property. All roads will lead to Urbiztondo Beach, San Juan La Union on February 21-22, 2014 for the country’s very first international surfing competition.

Through the Asian Surfing Championship (ASC) group several international surfers are expected to fly in to participate. Countries like Australia, Japan, Indonesia will be represented.

Buji Libarnes and Luke Landrigan arguably the best male surfers of the land will attempt to top the event by leveraging on their home court advantage.

Lorraine Lapus who teaches surfing in Bali is expected to fly back to team up with Nikki de la Paz and lead the charge in the female category. Both ladies have dominated the local surfing scene for the past few years and are expected give the foreign competitors a run for their money.

At stake is a prize money of P200,000.00 on top of having the distinction of winning the first ever international surfing competition in the country.

“Beach Break -Single and Unattached” is designed to be a total experience. Together with the surfing competition there will also be a frisbee tournament organized by the Philippine Ultimate Association, and a beach volleyball tournament featuring VSM’s top volleball superstars, such as Mitch Datuin, Charo Soriano, Mel Gohing and Angge Tabaquero.

Festivities and awarding is scheduled for the evening of February 22 and will culminate with the “Beach Break” party featuring the best bands of the country.

 

References:

https://www.facebook.com/VivaSportsManagement

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beach-Break-Single-and-Unattached/603645873044610

 

 

 

Aiyana Mikiewicz (A beauty queen who wears a crown not just on her head but also a crown in her heart)

Pageant is not all about the crown and the prestige but also giving back to the people,  that is one thing I had proven.

I am so privileged to witness the activities of Miss Tourism World Philippines 2013, Aiyana Camille Co Mikiewicz of La Union who had been actively participating in various socio-civic activities that let her inspire a lot of people to do their share in making other people’s life a better one.

 

Last April 20, 2013, she took part in the earth preservation program of JCI (Junior Chamber International), thru the “CURE the Mountain” a tree planting activity in Camp 8, Baguio City where she served as an Earth Ambassador by encouraging the young people to do their share in preserving the nature thru reforestation projects and  implementing the Solid Waste Management Act thru the 3Rs (Re-use, reduce and recycle) so that mountains can be preserved and trees will be the source of life thru clean environment.

 

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Next was the SPIN Carnival, a project of SPIN (Serving People in Need) where her guest appearance had brought a thousand smiles to the indigent kids of Bauang, La Union last April 30, 2013. Her simple way of spending time with the kids was so great that even parents and the organizers were amazed with her presence. A simple photo op became a treasure to behold.

And recently, last May 23, 2013, she had joined the “Put a Smile on a Child’s Face” an outreach program of Feel Good Spa & Salon, located at Juan Go Bldg., Biday, City of San Fernando, La Union. Thru the invitation of Mrs. Elsie Negrillo Villanueva, owner of the spa. It was a feeding program and gift-giving activity of the said establishment, it was held in Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union. Her presence was a blast that brought cheers and happiness to the constituents of the barangay hailed as the Surfing Capital of the North but the kids were happier when she handed out the gifts already and some are even amazed that I think, getting close to her is as precious as the gift packs.

It is indeed an admirable act that you see Aiyana Mikiewicz sharing her precious time and spent it doing charity events that her effort to reach out to other people is a manifestation that she is not just wearing a crown on her head but also in her heart.

Special thanks to her ever supportive mom, Ms. Ana Marie Co January who had been so nice and accommodating to join her in the outreach projects that you can see the source of AJ’s sincerity to serve and that’s one thing she got from her mom.

 

The JCI, SPIN and Feel Good had expressed that it was a privilege that Aiyana Mikiewicz had taken part in their charity events, thus they all have the same message of support to her next pageant, Miss Tourism World 2013 to be held in Equatorial Guinea, West Africa on October 12, 2013.

 Photo Credits: Matet Madrid-Ancheta, Ana Marie January, Lyka Mateo and Airwind Zone

Feelin’ Good at Naguituban

Holy Week is not all about repentance
but also reaching out to other people
and sharing how to FEEL GOOD.
Giving glory to the Holy Name of the Lord thru an outreach.

San Juan Beach Resorts Association Summer Break 3

San Juan Beach Resorts Association Summer Break 3
happens on

March 28 -30 , 2013 in Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union

here is the line-up of activities:

One of the highlight of the event will be the 

Mr. & Ms. San Juan Beach Resorts Association Summer Break 3

and here are the candidates as captured by I-Biz Studio of Balaoan, La Union

at the end of the competition,
the winners were declared as follows:
Mr. & Miss SJBRASS – Nature:
Phillip Gabay & Arlyn Anne Hagad

Mr. & Miss SJBRASS – Tourism:
Edwin Batalla & Ferbee Ramirez

M.r & Miss SJBRASS 2013:
Henry Piscador & Chatterlie Mae Alcantara
*not sure of the name of the male winner

Mutia ti La Union 2013

As part of the La Union foundation anniversary, it is a highlight to crown the loveliest maiden of La Union thru the annual quest for the beauty queen who will be hailed as Mutia ti La Union.
The electric float parade will be on the 27th day of February at Balaoan, La Union and the pageant night of crowning the Mutia ti La Union 2013 will be on the 2nd day of March, 2013 at the City Plaza Auditorium of  the City of San Fernando, La Union.

Repost from the article of Joanna Cruz-Guerrero of the PITO-LU

CANDIDATES FOR MUTIA TI LA UNION 2013 UNVEILED
By: Joanna C. Guerrero, PITO-LU

As part of the celebration of the Province of La Union’s 163rd Foundation Anniversary with the theme “Panagkaykaysa, Urnos ken Talna, Mangtaginayon iti Progreso ti Amin” (“Unity, Peace and Order Sustain Progress for All”) on March 2, 2013, the 19 municipalities and 1 city of the province of La Union sent their respective representatives for the Search for Mutia ti La Union 2013, during the first coordination meeting at the La Union Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union on January 25, 2013.

The Chairman of the 163rd Foundation Anniversary Steering Committee, Mr. Mario Eduardo C. Ortega headed the Mutya ti La Union Committee in assessing each candidate’s commitment in this undertaking.

All the 20 candidates were endorsed by their mayors, most of whom are title-holders in their municipalities. They are Kimberle Mae Penchon of Agoo, Justin Kaye Picardal of Aringay, Rolyne Mae Pajarillo of Bacnotan, Analyn J. Jose of Bagulin, Beverly Ann Moster of Balaoan, Evelyn R. Sibayan of Bangar, Mabel Joy Verceles of Bauang, Blessie Joy C. Abellada of Burgos, Shiela Marie Ramos of Caba, Michell R. De Guzman of Luna, Rexhelle N. Peñalosa of Naguilian, Ella Marie B. Calpito of Pugo, Christine Joy F. Picardal of Rosario, Kashmir Marjorie S. Hernaez of the City of San Fernando, Olivia Kaye Bang-oa of San Gabriel, Krystel Paolyn B. Mengote of San Juan, Ferbee Ramirez of Santol, Erica B. Firme of Santo Tomas, Jennifer Leal of Sudipen and Joy Marie T. Perez of Tubao.

For them to qualify in this prestigious pageant, the ladies must meet at least one out of the four qualifications that will prove their association witn the province. They should either be born in the province of La Union, a permanent resident of the municipality or the province, a temporary resident of the municipality or province as a student or employee or either of their parents is born in La Union or permanently resides in La Union. The candidates should also be 15-21 years old, single and must not be a major title holder of any beauty pageant in the national, regional or provincial wide competitions.

The ladies will undergo series of rehearsals, photoshoots, courtesy calls, personality building programs and other activities in the next days. The Search and Coronation of Mutia ti La Union 2013 will be on March 2, 2013 at San Fernando City Plaza.

PHOTO CAPTION:The 20 lovely candidates vying for title Mutia ti La Union 2013 pose for the camera after their first coordination meeting with MLU 2013 Committee on January 26, 2013. (PHOTO BY: ALFREDO R. BUENAVENTURA JR.)

During the talent and sponsor’s night,
5 candidates emerged as finalists that includes
Miss San Juan, Miss Santol, Miss Bacnotan, Miss Sto. Tomas and Miss Tubao
here are some photos captured by Ma’am Matet Madrid Ancheta

Last February 27, 2013, there was the La Union Electric Float Parade and Talent competition of the Mutia ti La Union 2013 candidates, where the winners are the following:

Best Designer
winner: Sto. Tomas
1RU: Bagulin
2RU: Balaoan

Most Ecological Costume:
Winner: San Gabriel

Most Indigenous Costume
winner: Tubao
1RU: Nagulian
2RU: Pugo

Best in native Costume
winner: Sto. Tomas

Best in Talent:
winner: Tubao

Most Indigenous Float:
winner: Tubao
1RU: Balaoan
2RU: Agoo

Most Creative Lighting Design:
winner: Sto. Tomas
1RU: Tubao
2RU: City of San Fernando

Most Ecological Float:
winner: Sudipen

Best in Float:
winner: Tubao
1RU: Balaoan
2RU: Sto. Tomas
3RU: Bangar
4RU: Bacnotan

The Costumes per municipality

The reigning queens and their floats

Here the floats

Most Beautiful Hair – Bauang
Most Beautiful SKin – San Gabriel
Body Beautiful – Bagulin
Radiant Smile – San Juan
Radiant White Skin – San Juan
Miss Friendship – Luna
Miss Photogenic – San Juan
Best in Swimsuit – Agoo
Best Designer – Raymund Subido for San Gabriel
Best in Gown – San Gabriel
Top 10
Balaoan
Tubao
Aringay
San gabriel
Bauang
Bacnotan
City of San fernando
Rosario
San Juan
Agoo
Top 5
Bauang
City of San Fernando
Agoo
Bacnotan
San Gabriel
Result:
2nd Runner-up – City of San Fernando
1st Runner-up – Bauang
Mutia ti Kalikasan – Bacnotan
Mutia ti Turismo – San Gabriel
Mutia ti La Union 2013 – Agoo

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Feel Good Spa & Salon

with a simple gift from a golden heart
it could bring Cheers to the kids…
and delight to behold…
an outreach project of Feel Good Spa & Salon!
Thanks for making me part of this project.

Thank you to Hon. John Benedict Magsaysay and Ma’am Maripaz Ortega-Magsaysay and the people of Ili Sur, San Juan, La Union

Visit the Feel Good Spa & Salon,
Juan Go bldg., Sitio 5, Brgy. Biday, San Fernando City, La Union, 2500 Philippines
or call 700-0333 for inquiries.

some photos during the charity projects
Credits to Dr. Miguel Villasin Rodrigo, Ma’am Matet Madrid-Ancheta and Ms. Elsie Negrillo.

Little Miss San Juan 2013

credits: I-Biz Studio, Balaoan, La Union

Presenting the Candidates for the Search for Little Miss San Juan 2013
Watch out for it on December 23, 2012 at the Municipal Gym, San Juan, La Union

 

1. Jan Alliyah Clemente Abat (Sto. Rosario)
2. Krizza Mae Somintac Tamayo (Urbiztondo)
3. Chantal Mikaela Sia Palaroan (Panicsican)
4. Graceshelle Mae Ubungen Hufalar (Sto. Rosario)
5. Marlyn Joy Torres Muñoz (Cabaroan)
6. Maebelen Claire Bugaoan Cariaso (San Felipe)
7. Mariela Fuentes Villanueva (Cabaroan)
8. Tiffany Erich Lagasca Redaus (Talogtog Norte)
9. Tanya Maureen Sibayan Sumintac (Urbiztondo)
10. Trisha Nicole Dumayas Sopranes (Ili Norte)
11. Chaileen Frances Zarate Ong (Oaquing)
12. Precious Nicole Fontanilla Abat (Lubing)
13. Aifa Lanica Ancheta Yapit (Panicsican)
14. Yrish Dianne M. Eslava (Lubing)
15. Joniea Lorine Ganaden Balanon (Nadsaag)

All photo credits to I-Biz Studio, Balaoan, La Union,
This pageant is a project of the production staff of the Search for Little Miss San Juan 2013 headed by Ynah and Niall,
by the Sangguninang Kabataan headed by SK Fed. Presdient Hon. Maen Abaga
and the Municipal Government of San Juan, La Union.