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The weeklong celebration of the La Laguna Festival of Life ended in splendor and pulchritude on Sunday, April 17, 2001. The different activities centered on The Variety of Life in the New Laguna. People from all walks of life teemed the Laguna Provincial Grounds to witness the celebration, especially on the last night because of the much awaited coronation night of the Binibining Laguna 2011.
Hereunder is the complete list of the results of the different contests:
DAY EIGHT (APRIL 17, 2011)
BINIBINING LAGUNA 2011
Binibining Laguna 2011 – Goldy Baroa of Calamba City
Binibining Laguna Tourism – Allyssa Mer Barroso of Sta. Rosa City
Binibining Laguna Festival 2011 – Mercegrace Raquel of Sta. Rosa City
1st Runner-Up – Kimberly Briones of Sta. Cruz
2nd Runner-Up – Pauline Anne Cabrega of Pagsanjan
DRAGON BOAT COMPETITION
1st Place – De La Salle University
2nd Place – Manila Dragons
3rd Place – One Piece Drakon Sangres
Consolation Prizes
4. Blue Phoenix
5. PDRT Fiberblades
6. Aqua Forts
7. Triton Racing Dragon Boat Team
8. Pyros Team
9. Rogue Pilipinas
10. RCP Sea Dragon
11. Fleet Marines
LA LAGUNA BANCA RACE
Champion: Pagsanjan
1st Runner-Up: Luisiana
2nd Runner-Up: Lumban 1
3rd Runner-Up: Labuin 1 Sta. Cruz
4th Runner-Up: Lumban 2
5th Runner-Up: Grupo Bangkero 1 Pagsanjan
6th Runner-Up: Pagsanjan B
7th Runner-Up: Labuin 2 Sta.Cruz
FLUVIAL PARADE COMPETITION
1st Place – Municipality of Pagsanjan – 500,000.00 PhP
2nd Place – Municipality of Paete – 300,000.00 PhP
3rd Place – Municipality of Cavinti – 200,000.00 PhP
GRAND FLOAT PARADE COMPETITION
1st Place – Municipality of Luisiana – 500,000.00 PhP
2nd Place – Municipality of Bay – 300,000.00 PhP
3rd Place – Municipality of Victoria – 200,000.00 PhP
LAGUNA DESIGNER’S COMPETITION – BRIDAL CATEGORY (gowns made of combination of two or more of the six categories – pandan, coconut, burda, industrial, floral)
1st Place – Gown made by Manolito Nholie Pilapil
2nd Place – Gown made by Dennis Santos
3rd Place – Gown made by Alfredo Umali Jr.
4th Place – Gown made by Gown made by Dennis Santos
5th Place – Gown made by Gyn Villamayor
6th Place – Gown made by Lola Villanueva
7th Place – Gown made by Eddie Escondo
DAY SEVEN (APRIL 16, 2011)
GINOONG LAGUNA 2011
Ginoong Laguna 2011 – Cargean Racho of San Pedro
Ginoong Laguna Tourism – John Michael Dela Cruz of Calamba City
Ginoong La Laguna Festival 2011 – Joven Dela Cruz of Calamba City
1st Runner-Up – Alec Brandon Dungo of Sta. Cruz
2nd Runner-Up – Jan Rommel Roberto of Nagcarlan
LAGUNA DESIGNER’S COMPETITION – FLORAL CATEGORY (gowns made of natural and/or artificial flowers)
1st Place – Gown made by Dennis Santos
2nd Place – Gown made by Gyn Villamayor
3rd Place – Gown made by Nholie Pilapil
4th Place – Gown made by Dennis Santos
5th Place – Gown made by Dennis Santos
6th Place – Gown made by Richard Roque
7th Place – Gown made by Chico Estiva
Cooking Contest
1st Place – Allen Dale Dela Torre (Sta. Cruz, Laguna) – 10,000.00 PhP plus trophy
2nd Place – Allan Kristoffer O. Ramos (Cavinti, Laguna) – 7,000.00 PhP plus trophy
3rd Place – Purita Sagnitalo (Pangil, Laguna) – 5,000.00 PhP plus trophy
Bartending Competition
1st Place – Dominique Palileo (Univ. of Perpetual Help Biñan) – 10,000.00 PhP plus trophy
2nd Place – Paulo Layao (Trimex Institute) – 7,000.00 PhP plus trophy
3rd Place – Ardee Kris Hernandez (Saint Benilde) – 5,000.00 PhP plus trophy
DAY SIX (APRIL 15, 2011)
BIGGEST PUTO
Thickness: 2 inches
Diameter: 20 feet
Weight: 1,000 kilos
Puto Makers:
Lumban:
· Nenita Valderamos
· Belinda Endaya
· Liza Abadier
· Nancy Lacbay
Majayjay
· Necitas Merueña
Sta. Cruz
· Gloria Esiyo
· Ella Biluan
· Sandra Bernardo
· Bonifacia Leynes
BRASS BAND COMPETITION
1st Place: Banda 69 of Paete – 60,000 PhP
2nd Place: Sta. Cecilia Banda 3 of Paete – 40,000 PhP
3rd Place: PMP Pakil Musical Program Youth of Pakil – 30,000 PhP
4th Place: San Buenaventura Banda “98” of Cavinti – 15,000 PhP
5th Place: Cecilian Band of San Pablo City – 15,000 PhP
Special Awards:
Best Majorette: Cecilian Band
Best Costume: Cecilian Band
BODY PAINTING COMPETITION
1st Place – Dario Tanyag (Group 17)
2nd Place – Jessie Hernandez (Group 11)
3rd Place – Andrew Bon Vergara (Group 19)
INDUSTRIAL CATEGORY (gowns made of industrial materials such as paper, plastic, metal etc.)
1st Place: Gown made by Dennis Santos and Joemel Calma
2nd Place: Gown made by Chico Estiva
3rd Place: Gown made by Chris De Leon
4th Place: Gown made by Manolito Nholie Pilapil
5th Place: Gown made by Jayvie Dacdac
6th Place: Gown made by Rolando “Lanny” Liwag
7th Place: Gown made by Noel “Lola” Villanueva
DAY FIVE (APRIL 14, 2011)
SEARCH FOR LITTLE MISS LAGUNA
Little Miss Laguna 2011 – Atasha Ashley Nicole Enriquez
Little Miss Tourism 2011 – Nathalie Mae Oco
Little Miss La Laguna 2011 – Raena Nathania Acero
1st Runner-Up – Sofia Bianca Espiritu
2nd Runner-Up – Fathima Dato
Special Awards:
Little Miss Photogenic – Ma. Vianca Lunaria
Little Miss Friendship – Kristiana Xyrene C. Ramos
Little Miss Talent – Nathalie Mae Oco
Best in International Costume – Christelle Hershen Quintero
Best in Gown – Nathalie Mae Oco
LAGUNA DESIGNERS COMPETITION – INDIGENOUS CATEGORY
1st Place: Gown No. 17 by Chris Gamo (98.83%)
2nd Place: Gown No. 19 by Lanny Liwag (98.67%)
3rd Place: Gown No. 15 by Luisito Pangilinan (98.17%)
AMATEUR SINGING CONTEST – HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL
1st Place: Joanna Mae Mateo – 8,000 PhP + trophy + scholarship from Center for Pop Music
2nd Place: Eloisa Walles – 6,000 PhP + trophy + scholarship from Center for Pop Music
3rd Place: Charisse Dungca – 5,000 PhP + trophy + scholarship from Center of Pop Music
4th Place: Milca Aquino – 2,000 PhP + scholarship from Center for Pop Music
5th Place: Alaiza Mae Sua – 2,000 PhP + scholarship from Center for Pop Music
DAY FOUR (APRIL 13, 2011)
SEARCH FOR LITTLE MISTER LAGUNA
Little Mister Laguna 2011 – John Jethro Janolino
Little Mister Tourism 2011 – Ian Vhann Dhael Tamesis
Little Mister La Laguna 2011 – Nikko Lance Andre Rubio
1st Runner-Up – Rhett Clarence Realeza
2nd Runner-Up – Kouriki Nagasaka
Special Awards:
Little Mister Photogenic – Nikko Lance Andre Rubio
Little Mister Friendship – Grabriel Andrei Boongaling
Best in Talent – Nikko Lance Andre Rubio
Best in International Costume – Nikko Lance Andre Rubio
DRUM AND LYRE COMPETITION
Champion: San Pablo Central School – 40,000 PhP
First Runner-Up: Halang Elementary School- 30,000 PhP
Second Runner-Up: Francisco Benitez Elementary School – 25,000 PhP
TALENTADONG LAGUNEÑO:
Grand Champion: Kiriko (83.33%)
1st Runner-Up: Kim Tenorio (83.67%)
2nd Runner-Up: Marvin Samera (79.00%)
LAGUNA DESIGNER’S COMPETITION – BURDA CATEGORY (gowns made with embroideries, hand paintings and/or bead works)
1st Place – Gown made by Ann Melygin Villamayor
2nd Place – Gown made by Luisito Pangilinan
3rd Place – Gown made by Dennis Santos
4th Place – Gown made by Chico Estiva
5th Place – Gown made by Jolan Anonuevo
6th Place – Gown made by Manolito Nholie Pilapil
7th Place – Gown made by Jenny Bernardo Belen
DAY THREE (APRIL 12, 2011)
BODY BUILDING COMPETITION
Over-all Champion: Leysander Bulatan
Tall Division: Leysander Bulatan (15,000 PhP with trophy)
Medium Division: Melchor Alabajo (15,000 PhP with trophy)
Small Division: Jerome Miranda (15,000 PhP with trophy)
Newbies Division: John Homer Vilmonte (15,000 PhP with trophy)
PALARONG PINOY
Patintero (Boys): Magdalena
Patintero (Girls): Pangil
Sungka: Pangil
Dama: Calauan
Kadang-Kadang: Magdalena
Tiyakad: Magdalena
Palo Sebo: Magdalena
Pukpok Palayok: Magdalena
Piko: Magdalena
Bilao Relay: Rizal
Tumbang Preso: Magdalena
Going-To-Market: Magdalena
Habulang Biik (Boys): Calauan
Habuling Biik (Girls): Rizal
Sipa (Boys): Calauan
Sipa (Girls): Rizal
Siato: Pagsanjan
Tatsing: Magdalena
Bunong Braso: Magdalena
Agawang Buko (Boys): Magdalena
Agawang Buko (Girls): Calauan
LAGUNA DESIGNER’S COMPETITION – COCONUT CATEGORY (gowns made of coconut materials)
1st Place – Gown made by Christopher Gamo
2nd Place – Gown made by Nholie Pilapil
3rd Place – Gown made by Jenny Bernardo Belen
4th Place – Gown made by Nholie Pilapil
5th Place – Gown made by Renato Concibido
6th Place – Gown made by Noel Villanueva
7th Place – Gown made by Nixon Hernandez
DAY TWO (APRIL 11, 2011)
AMATEUR SINGING CONTEST – ELEMENTARY
1st Place: Abigail Joy Bolante – 8,000 PhP + trophy + scholarship from Center for Pop Music
2nd Place: Allely Marie Catilo – 6,000 PhP + trophy + scholarship from Center for Pop Music
3rd Place: Danalyn Espinosa – 5,000 PhP + trophy + scholarship from Center of Pop Music
4th Place: Jhoana Jane Dungca – 2,000 PhP + scholarship from Center for Pop Music
5th Place: Mariz Amoranto – 2,000 PhP + scholarship from Center for Pop Music
LANDSCAPE COMPETITION
First: Mrs. Myrna K. Frago of San Pablo City (30,000 PhP and trophy)
Second: Mr. Rodolfo G. Bonifacio of Sta. Cruz (20,000 PhP and trophy)
Third: Mr. Brian A. Belen of San Pablo City (15,000 PhP and trophy)
Fourth: Neptali P. Dela Cruz of Sta. Cruz (10,000 PhP)
Fifth: Carol M. Lantican of Los Baños (8,000 PhP)
Sixth: Perlita N. Formeloza of Nagcarlan (6,000 PhP)
Seventh: Norma S. Lopez of Calamba (6,000 PhP)
Eighth: Melorie C. Suiza of Los Baños (6,000 PhP)
Ninth: Teresita Encarnacion of Calauan (6,000 PhP)
Tenth: Oscar G. Ortanez of Sta. Cruz (6,000 PhP)
Eleventh: Rene Ignacio of Pangil (4,000 PhP)
Twelfth: Joselito Malate of Calauan (4,000 PhP)
Thirteenth: Malou Requesto of Bay (3,000 PhP)
STREET DANCING COMPETITION
Grand Champion: Lumban, Laguna (500,000 PhP)
1st Runner-Up: Paete, Laguna (300,000 PhP)
2nd Runner-Up: Cavinti, Laguna (200,000 PhP)
17 consolation prize winners each worth of 50,000 PhP
TRADE FAIR COMPETITION
1st Place Municipality of San Pablo City – 500,000.00 PhP
2nd Place Municipality of Nagcarlan – 300,000.00 PhP
3rd Place Municipality of Liliw – 200,000.00 PhP
DAY ONE (APRIL 10, 2011)
MARDI GRAS CARNIVAL QUEEN COMPETITION
1st Place Sta. Rosa City – The Amazing “HITOMI” Dancers
2nd Place Pagsanjan – LESMUJERES de PAGSANJAN
3rd Place Calamba – S.I.L.C.A.
Consolation Prizes
4. Los Banos D’ Los Banos Dancers
5. Mabitac Mabitac Divas
6. Sta. Cruz D’ TRIBAL GAYS
7. Pakil Stargazers
8. Paete Paete Gay Association (PGA)
9. Rizal “Broadway Mix” Mistyc Force
10. Bay Baugainvilla Diosa
PYRO-MUSICAL FIREWORKS COMPETITION
Champion: AL Aquino Fireworks, 95% (170,000 PhP with trophy)
First: V. Lebrilla, 89% (130,000 PhP with trophy)
Second: Golden J’s Fireworks, 88.66% (100,000 PhP with trophy)
Consolation: E&B Pyrotechnics and Sky Intensity Enterprise (50,000 PhP)
EVENT ORGANIZERS:
Provincial Admistrator Atty. Leonardo “Jun” Ragaza, Jr.
Chief of Staff of the Governor’s Office Mr. Carlos R. Dolendo
SAGALA COMPETITION
Champion: Mr. Rolando Liwag (Designer) and Ms. Michelle Maximo (Model) – 40,000 PhP with trophy
1st Runner-Up: Mr. Ricky Orajay (Designer) and Ms. Geneva Salvan (Model) – 30,000 PhP with trophy
2nd Runner-Up: Mr. Jayvie Dacdac (Designer) and Ms. Abigail Abrera (Model) – 20,000 PhP with trophy
4th Place: Gown made by Ricky Orajay, Nanette Orajay, and Wilson Orajay
5th Place: Gown made by Ricky Orajay and Josie Solomon
6th Place: Gown made by Ricky Orajay
7th Place: Gown made by Jeffrey Bautista
The floats were judged according to their Ecological Presentation (30%), Cultural Representation (30%), Visual Representation (30%), and Audience Appreciation (10%).
Governor Jeorge E. R. Ejercito Estregan rightfully deserves a standing ovation for the success of the recently concluded LA LAGUNA FESTIVAL. Please permit me, too. to congratulate my kababayan, Miss Maan Reyes for living up to a gratifying host and emcee for the occasion. And kudos to the organizers and hardworking staff of the La Laguna Festival for a job well done.
