THE Queen of Bohol, whose candidates are mostly members of the LGBTQIA+, has chosen the top five to vie for the Darling of the Press plum.
The top 5 are Norvin King Sweigart, representing Loon town; Kendall Jones, Alicia; Cristine Olaer, Candijay; Kate Alverastine, Ubay; and Medj Boiser, Pres. Carlos P. Garcia. And the winner will be proclaimed on July 24 during the coronation night at the Bohol Cultural Center.
Jones is advocating Tourism Awareness; Sweigart bats for HIV/AIDS Awareness; Cristine Olaer for Stop Body Shaming; Alverastine for Young LGBTQIA+ Empowerment; and Boiser for Abante Turismo sa Pitogo.
Other candidates with their respective advocacies are Anika Dondoyano (Calape) for Active Citizenship & Participation Towards Sustainable Development; Emma Daan (Clarin), Simpleng Uniporme alang sa mga Bata sa Isla; Jyra Supieza (Danao), HIV/AIDS Awareness & SOGIE Education and Rogelee Sanset Macalam (Duero), No to Body Shaming #LoveYourself.
Shine Torreon (Getafe) pushes for Basic Proper Education for All; Teofanis Narisma (Guindulman), LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Education to Children; Jane Madrigal (Panglao), Home for the Golden Gays; Erica Garcia Lee (Tagbilaran City), Person with Disabilities; 13. TALIBON – Eugene Lofranco (Talibon), Breast Cancer Awareness; and Laurince Catalan (Tubigon), Education for All Campaign.
Queen of Bohol 2022 Keanna Marie Sosoban Queen of Bohol donned the sashing of the candidates.
Organizers are composed of Youth Ambassadress 2022 Yan Bentulan Madrigal as Chairman; Khim Roger Ryan Magtagad, Vice-Chairman; Arnel Tumakay, Pageant Director; and Richard Pancho, Consultant. (rvo)
