Cynosure 2001 held

Philippines- LONG before the trend of beauty pageants for children in the new millennium, there already was a quest for Cynosure that held every 30th day of December at Caingget Beach, Booy Dist., this city.

Cynosure, which means center of attraction, started in 1998 founded by poetess Ruth P. Udtohan (deceased), student-leader Shiela Olorvida and freelance journalist, Leo P. Udtohan. It aimed to help children ages 7-11 to develop self-confidence, hone their skills and talents and develop their holistic being.

Major sponsors for this year's search were Powerhomes Unlimited Corporation's Bienvenida Casta�o-Balbon and City Information Officer Fiel Angeli E. Araoarao-Gabin.

Powerhomes Unlimited is a multi-million dollar company with Security and Exchange Commission and Department of Trade and Industry copyright legislations and is opertaing globally based in the Philippines. It offers business opportunity to earn US dollars as a lifetime income without going abroad. Balbon's office is located at K of C building, Gallares St., Tagbilaran City.

On the other hand, Gabin serves as the longest city information officer in Tagbilaran history. As 1987 Miss Tagbilaran and Miss Talent, she is a sought-after host and judge in many beauty/personality contests, weddings and culture and the arts program. Other sponsors include Manuel Ferdinand de Erio of Mansasa District, this city, Thaliasuniverse and Caingget Vendors Association (CVA).

Judith Sarabia, Cynosure 2000 relinquished her crown to the winner, Jonna Ayeng. Ayeng was also adjudged as Miss Talent, best in production no., best in swimwear, darling of the crowd and best in gown.

Other winners were; Ma. Celsa Suarez, 1st runner-up and miss friendship; Jonaly Arado, 2nd runner-up and best in shorts; and Maribel Telmo, 3rd runner-up, best in casual wear and best in interview. (Arlene Udtohan- Pesquira)

---with reports from BOHOL SUNDAY POST BOHOL TIMES, jan. 6 2002 issues.