My first pageant hosting this 2022! Thirty-one candidates are ready to exude all the energy for the Saniata Ti Ylocos Sur Pageant! đź‘‘
As a three-time host, I've always felt the extreme excitement knowing that this is one of the most anticipated pageants in Ilocos. With all candidates vying for the crown, they've competed for the talent presentation and preliminary question and answer. During the Coronation Night, Miss Vigan City won the prestigious title.
All thanks to the Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur and Sir Michael Astom of the Ilocos Sur Tourism Office! Happy Kannawidan Festival! 🥳
When two event hosts meet in the Heritage Province of the Philippines! And yes, the Ilocos Sur Fiesta goes on! Even as a lockdown pageant, we're so honored to take part in this year's Saniata ti Ylocos Sur hosting! Though there are quite changes and restrictions due to the existing safety/health protocols, we were able to keep the excitement, hope, and supporting spirit among Ilocos Surians! Teaming up with #TheMissGelicatedHost of La Union and Saniata Ti Ylocos Sur 2017, Ms. Angelica Maranan-Maglanoc for the pageant hosting of Saniata Ti Ylocos Sur 2021.
Thank you very much, Province of Ilocos Sur and Mabuhay, Kannawidan Ylocos Festival! Congrats to everyone!
Aside from hosting this pageant for the very first time, it would also be my first to host an event where all segments are recorded for future broadcast. . With a minimum number of spectators to ensure the venue's capacity in light of the COVID-19 protocols, cheers from the audience were still roaring around the area to show their support. I've already hosted pageants in the the province's local towns and I'm so glad to have stood onstage where the mighty eagles fly!
Special thanks to LGU Vintar headed by the Hon. Mayor Larisa Foronda and the Tourism Officer, Mr. Erwin Suguitan. Teamed up with Christian Espiritu for this pageant's edition. Congrats to everyone!
The Municipality of Currimao celebrates its 100th Birthday! As part of their Centennial anniversary, one of the highlights is the Miss Currimao Centennial Pageant. 16 balasangs have competed to the title to express their strong will to heal us one and present the grandeur and timeless beauty of their town. Thank you so much and congratulations to LGU Currimao and pageant winners!
Live Broadcast/Video Coverage by Coverlook Photography (Mr. Ronald Macatulad) and Lights/Sounds by Music Match (Mr. Gerald Nacion)
The City of Laoag holds its "Panagyaman Ken Kararag" or Thanksgiving and Prayer event as part of the 2020 Christmas Celebration. Things may be different on how we celebrate the yuletide season this year, but the spirit of love, hope and giving remains the same. This event highlighted the nativity scene of Mary, Joseph and Jesus as they were adorned with the beautiful lights of Kalesas. It also featured the 15 clusters' entries for the Christmas Tree Competition via ZOOM Video Conference along with their preparations and efforts which depicts camaraderie in these trying times. Be touched and be mesmerized as we bring you, a "NaLAOAG a PASKUA"! Have a merry and safe Christmas, Ka-Cheers! This event was hosted by Precious Bucad and yours truly.
"Great things come from small beginnings. It all starts in our home province and in ourselves." It's an honor to participate as moderator during this panel discussion in celebration of Ilocos Norte's 202nd Founding Anniversary. Glad to have credible and notable panel members in the industry such as Ms. Pamela Aragoza (La Preciosa - Food and Beverage), Mr. June Pugat (House of Helios - Fashion) and Ms. Kit Mandac (Ava's Cakes and Events-Event Styling).
An induction for newly-elected PASKEN Officers was also held with the presence of Hon. Gov. Matthew Marcos-Manotoc. Wishing all the best for our future event professionals!
The Nutri Show Event debuts one of San Miguel Food Corporation's products made especially for furbabies - the Nutri Chunks! This public activity was filled with interesting activities tailored for pet care such as Dog Anatomy discussion and even furmoms/furdads, whom we also call as #PAWrents, even showcased their pets' talents and style through the Fashion Show!
Missed the show? Don't worry! I uploaded a video for everyone to watch! Enjoy!
It's the most awaited pageant in the town of Banna where twenty (20) glamorous candidates competed for the magnificent title and crown! The Imnas ti Banna 2019 Pageant: Glitz and Glam Edition has set the event with shining lights and bright colors as it showcased the beauty and grace of the maidens. In my 5th year of hosting this pageant, this event never fails to amaze me with its awesome annual concept and pure excitement!
Hosted by yours truly with his beautiful co-hosts, Czarina Pascua-Taroma, Gleisa Magadia-Ranga and Joanna Mae Yoro under the pageant directorship of Mr. Pablito Tabucol.
The season of giving and love is here once again! Witness as we unveil and make the holiday nights even brighter with the grand display of Capitol's Christmas ornaments! Aside from the biggest Christmas tree and lantern in the province, this year features the Minor Basilica of Badoc, the home of the Provincial Patroness, La Virgen Milagrosa De Badoc.
In addition to the event, a birthday bash was also held to celebrate the birthday of the Governor, Hon. Matthew Marcos-Manotoc! Happy Birthday, Sir Matt!
Hosted by one of the #Balikas' Ilocos Norte's New Event Hosts, Soj Gamayon and yours truly.
Debuting the very first pageant of the annual gathering of Association of Philippine Medical Colleges - Student Network (APMC-SN) Luzon , the Mr. and Ms. APMC-SN Luzon 2019! The male candidate of Mariano Marcos State University and female candidate of Angeles University Foundation have won the titles and made history as the first winners of the titles. We salute and congratulate the pioneer candidates, winners and organizers most especially the host school, MMSU-College of Medicine!
Hosted by one of the #Balikas' Ilocos Norte's New Event Hosts, Moyrah Shaina Colobong and yours truly.
The PICPA National Convention is an annual gathering of Certified Public Accountants in the Philippines. Hosted by PICPA Northern Luzon Region and held in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, the event aimed to equip trends and knowledge among accounting and audit experts and unify all the regions in the country. The Regional Fellowship Night was an evening of energy and excitement with fun-filled 'Rock N' Roll' performances!
This event was hosted by Bb. Pilipinas Supranational 2014/CPA, Ms. Yvette Santiago and yours truly.
Cignal TV celebrates its 10 years of awesomeness!
The three-day event at Robinsons Place Ilocos Activity Area was filled with enjoyment with its immersive mini-network hubs and Virtual Reality (VR) Experience! They also have Postpaid and Prepaid Promos exclusive for on-the-day subscribers!
In addition to everyone's excitement, the three-day event also featured Sari-Sari Channel's 'Ghost Adventures' Star, Mr. Jem Cubil! Awesome, indeed!
The 'Tan-Ok Ni Ilocano: Festival of Festivals' is the biggest and grandest cultural event in Ilocos Norte where the 21 municipalities and 2 cities in the province showcase their townsfolk talents, way of life and traditions. Being witnessed by thousands of live and on-screen viewers, this has been the most-awaited celebration of the Ilocanos.
In celebration of the 201st Founding Anniversary of Ilocos Norte with the Tan-Ok Ni Ilocano 2019 event, this was hosted by the 'Lucky 7' Hosts: Ancher Cua, Yuan Ramos, Keena Madamba, Clyde Panlaque, Stella Gaspar-Gudoy, Gervy Gumarit and Prof. Arsenio Gallego.
During the Bicentennial Edition of the Tan-Ok Ni Ilocano 2018 featuring the 200th Birthday of Ilocos Norte, this event was hosted by Clyde Panlaque, Mary Jane Pascual-Leano, Stella Gaspar-Gudoy and Ancher Cua. Thanks to Ar Jae Photography for the photos.
Behold, the Women of the North! Yearly in the month of May, 23 maidens are set to compete for the covetous title of Miss Ilocos Norte. This provincial pageant restarted on the year 2014 due to the excitement it brings to the 23 towns. In addition to this, the winner or dubbed as "Ilocos Norte's Queen" will have the chance to represent the province for GMA 7 Network's Eat Bulaga during the Miss Millennial Philippines pageant.
Through the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte's Communications/Media and Tourism Offices, yours truly had the chance to host the Miss Ilocos Norte 2015 Coronation Night with the present Gov. Matthew Marcos-Manotoc and Ms. Princess Salleh; Miss Ilocos Norte 2016 Coronation Night with Ms. Denise Nacnac and; Miss Ilocos Norte 2017 Co-Hosting with the main host, Mr. Paolo Bediones.
In the Miss Ilocos Norte 2019, the Press Presentation (lower video) was hosted by yours truly with one of Ilocos Norte's prominent news reporters, Ms. Vicky Adena and for the Pageant Preliminaries (upper video), I was also teamed up with Ms. Keena Madamba.
The Mister International 2019 was hosted by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte - Tourism Office where 40 candidates competed in their National Costume, Swimwear and Formal Attires featuring the greatness of the Ilocano people! The event was held at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, Laoag City, Philippines on February 20, 2019.
The event preliminaries was hosted by Ancher Cua and Keena Madamba.
The Kannawidan Festival 2019 is the most awaited and spectated annual celebration of the Province of Ilocos Sur gathering 32 municipalities and 2 cities with thousands of people attending on different activities and contests.
This event featured celebrities such as Jodi Sta. Maria and the #MayWard Love Team, Maymay Entrata and Edward Barbers and known comedians like Ate Gay, Regina Otic, Tekla and Jeff Vasquez. This event was attended by almost 10,000 people!
Thank you so much, Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur!
The annual beauty pageant of the Municipality of Sarrat, Ilocos Norte is a great anticipation of its people. 13 candidates strut with their heels and go head-to-head for the question and answer segment. In the year 2018, Ms. Precious Olay Neyra, bagged the title and represented the said town for the Miss Ilocos Norte the following year. With her grace and wit, she also crowned as Miss Ilocos Norte 2019 and embodied the province for GMA 7's Eat Bulaga - Miss Millenial Philippines National Pageant.
Ancher was teamed up with another Ilocos Norte's finest event host, Mr. Jerich Clyde Panlaque.
The Mister Tourism World 2016 was held at the Vigan Convention Center, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines on December 2016. It started with a purpose of cultural appreciation and exploration of different countries' treasures as embodied by the gentlemen who joined this pageant.
The inaugural event was hosted by Ancher Cua and Sam Tagorda.
This is one of the biggest career starters I had especially when we were teamed up to host this provincial pageant with Miss Ilocos Norte 2014 2nd Runner-Up, Princess Raihanie Salleh and the son of Sen. Imee Marcos, the present Gov. Matthew Marcos Manotoc.
23 maidens rocked the stage with their charm, grace and wit. Miss Pagudpud, Hennah Santos, topped the list and was crowned Miss Ilocos Norte 2015. Thank you, PGIN especially to the Tourism Officer, Sir Ian Raquel.
Photo Credits to Miss Ilocos Norte Facebook Page and Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte's YouTube Channel for the videos.