MISS Marvic Dumangas, representing barangay Rizal, Pilar, Bohol, clinched the most-prestigious Miss Pilar 2023 crown, besting 20 other hopefuls after five years of hiatus due to the pandemic.
Mayor Engr. Wilson Pajo, assisted by Vice-Mayor Eugene Datahan, donned the crown to Dumangas during the coronation night on December 28, 2023 at the town’s cultural center.
Dumangas, the second runner-up in Miss Pilar 2017 and now working at Ibex call center, also secured the award of being the Miss Vargas Gasoline Station.
Miss Regine Yamaro of brgy. Cansungay settled for first runner-up; and Altea Jessa Daguinotas of Pilar TechVoc High’s, 2nd runner-up.
Daguinotas also bagged the Best in Production Number and Best in Question and Answer segment of the pageant.
Yamaro as best in evening Gown.
Best in Swimwear and Miss Bagumbayan Miss Congeniality went to Miss Bagumbayan. Miss Photogenic won by Miss Buenasuerte.
Other special awards: Miss Samyupbang went to Miss San Isidro; Miss 70 Gasoline station – Miss Aurora; Miss Aaron Appetea – Miss Catagdaan; Miss Amber Pharmacy – Miss Bagacay; Miss Ruchinmae minimart – Miss Bayong; Miss Dalia Caverte store – Miss Lumbay; Miss Lylaine Purified Water Refilling Station – Miss La Suerte; Miss Bohol Quality- Miss Pamacsalan; Miss Avon-Pilar Branch – Miss San Vicente; Miss Botika HDJ – Miss Ilaud; Miss Tutahashita Gasoline Station – Miss Cagawasan; Miss JMJPG – Miss Cagawasan; Miss Jimmy Celeres Restaurant – Miss Bagumbayan; Miss MJ Bookstore – Miss San Carlos; Miss Vic & Nene Muring store – Miss San Isidro; Miss Sale’s Tailoring Shop – Miss PTVHS; Miss Buslon Furniture – Miss Del Pilar.
Miss SMG Gas Station – Miss Del Pilar; Miss Albina Lapeceros Store – Miss Inaghuban; Miss Galia Gasoline Station – Miss Cansungay; Miss La Fortuna Manok – Miss Buenasuerte; Miss Capz Digital Hub – Miss San Vicente; Miss Sophia and Ann Enterprise – Miss Cansungay; Miss EJ Photographics – Miss Pamacsalan; Miss H Motor Parts – Miss Bagumbayan; Miss 152 Cafe – Miss Poblacion; Miss R & S Motor Parts – Miss PTVHS; Miss FCB Pilar – Miss San Vicente; Miss Mluilier – Miss Del Pilar; Miss BBJ Merchandize – Miss Estaca; Miss M&E Water Refilling Station- Miss Poblacion; Miss Bread Avenue – Miss Bagumbayan; Miss Avon Pilar Branch – Miss San Vicente; Miss Skin Perfection – Miss San Vicente (#10); Miss Beauty Wise – Miss PTVHS ; Miss Skin Soft – Miss Cagawasan; Miss Luz Ellorimo Catering – Miss Poblacion. (ricobedencio@yahoo.com)