Twelve candidates showcased their talents, wits, and beauty in the Miss Tagbilaran 2009 Pageant held at the Bohol Cultural Center last April 29, 2009 : Meshellane Real Jade Cajels (Budz & Bags), Mary Paulaine Magallanes (Cogon), Daisy Jean Quilicot (CVSCAFT), Manami Liezel Sobrapas (Dampas), Charlene Ruiz (Dao), Jane de la Serna (Fern-C), Mary Ann Piquero (Grand Luis Lodge), Michelle Ann Edaño (Image Marketing), Mary Grace Torres (JJ’s Dimsum and Seafoods), Loraine Recio (Mansasa), Odessa Mae Castano (Poblacion 3), and Jenny Tatoy (Ubujan).
The event started with the candidates parading in their Festival Costume. It was then followed by the Swimsuit Portion, Talent then the Evening Gown Portion with the Special Awards inserted in between.
The Awardees were Michelle Ann Edaño for Aldea Smile and Best in Interview; Odessa Mae Castano for Aldea Image Model and Best in Talent; Mary Paulaine Magallanes for Aldea Photogenic and Best in Evening Gown; Manami Liezel Sobrabas for Best in Festival Costume; Daisy Jean Quilicot for Best in Swimsuit; and Charlene Ruiz for Miss Friendship.
Afterwards, the Top 5 candidates were announced : # 10 Manami Liezel Sobrapas, # 5 Mary Paulaine Magallanes, # 7 Meshellane Real Jade Cajels, # 4 Odessa Mae Castano; and # 8 Daisy Jean Quilicot. They were interviewed from which the Top 3 were chosen : Magallanes, Quilicot, and Cajels.
The Top 3 candidates were then asked for the final question, after which the titles were announced. Candidate # 5 Mary Paulaine Magallanes was 2nd Runner-up while Candidate # 7 Meshellane Real Jade Cajels was 1st Runner-up. And Candidate # 8 Daisy Jean Quilicot was crowned as Miss Tagbilaran 2009.
Photos and Videos will be available soon.