MISS BICOLANDIA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2019 MISS BICOLANDIA PAGEANT

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OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORM (Please fill up the form in your own handwriting and submit to the Miss Bicolandia Secretariat)

I. PERSONAL INFORMATION

NAME NICKNAME

PEN NAME, STAGE NAME, PSUEDONYM SEX

CITIZENSHIP (if naturalized, mention

date of naturalization) PRESENT ADDRESS

CONTACT DETAILS

LANDLINE1 MOBILE1 EMAIL1

LANDLINE2 MOBILE2 EMAIL2

I can most easily be reached through:

AGE

PLACE OF BIRTH DATE OF BIRTH

PASSPORT DETAILS

Place issued Date issued Valid until Details of Foreign Passport or any Foreign Travel Document (if any):

OCCUPATION

a. Details of Present Occupation

OCCUPATION EMPLOYMENT ADDRESS CONTACT NUMBER

b. Details of Prior Occupation

OCCUPATION EMPLOYMENT ADDRESS CONTACT NUMBER

PARTICIPATION IN OTHER BEAUTY PAGEANTS

BEAUTY CONTEST/ORGANIZER TITLE WON DATE

EDUCATION (ELEMENTARY) PERIOD/YEAR SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY ADDRESS DEGREE/LEVEL CONTACT PERSON GRADUATED

EDUCATION (SECONDARY) PERIOD/YEAR SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY ADDRESS DEGREE/LEVEL CONTACT PERSON GRADUATED

EDUCATION (TERTIARY/TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL) PERIOD/YEAR SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY ADDRESS DEGREE/LEVEL CONTACT PERSON GRADUATED

EDUCATION (GRADUATE STUDIES) PERIOD/YEAR SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY ADDRESS DEGREE/LEVEL CONTACT PERSON GRADUATED

LANGUAGES/DIALECTS SPOKEN:

OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION

HOBBIES

SPORTS ACTIVITIES

TALENTS/SKILLS

HANDLER/CONTACT NO.

FAMILY BACKGROUND

Name OCCUPATION ADDRESS CONTACT NO.

Father

Mother Guardian

(if any) If parents are separated, who has legal custody (if applicant is minor)

BODY MEASUREMENTS AND INFORMATION HAIR HEIGHT WEIGHT EYE COLOR COLOR BUST WAIST HIPS

PERSONAL REFERENCES (provide at least 3 references who are not relatives) NAME ADDRESS CONTACT NOS.

1.

2.

3.

4.

REASON/S FOR APPLYING FOR THE 2019 MISS BICOLANDIA :

OTHER INTERESTING PERSONAL INFORMATION (IF ANY):

II. CERTIFICATION AND WARRANTY OF INFORMATION/STATEMENTS 1. I certify that all of the following information/data and/or matters indicated in this Application Form and such documents attached hereto are true, and that there are no false statements, misrepresentations or omissions herein. 2. Any such false statements, misrepresentations or omissions will be sufficient ground for EXECOM to reject this application, without prejudice to any other legal remedies the EXECOM may be entitled to under the premises. 3. I further certify that: a. I am neither married, nor have I ever been married; I have never sought the annulment of my marriage or the declaration of nullity thereof, and that I have never been, nor am I presently pregnant. I have neither given birth to child nor am I a parent; b. I am in good mental, psychological and physical health, and that I have never been sick or have been hospitalized for Cancer, Epilepsy, HIV, AIDS, heart ailment, a disease involving the gastrointestinal system or any other disease that will impair my mental, psychological and/or physical health or condition; c. I am neither suffering from, nor have I ever been under prolonged medication for any physical, neurological, psychological or psychiatric condition, including eating and/or personality disorders which will impair my ability to act as an Applicant and/or Candidate of the 2019 Pageant; d. I am of good moral character; e. I have never participated in any bold/burlesque shows, plays, movies, publications or activities, or such show, play, movie, publication or activity, which, in the sole opinion and discretion of EXECOM, is inconsistent with my application with the 2019 Pageant, run counter against the social and moral principles upon which the Pageant is founded upon, and/or bring disrepute or embarrassment to Pageant or any of its sponsors; f. I have not engaged in prostitution or any such act which can be deemed as similar or related thereto; g. I am neither a party to any existing Contract, which would, in the sole opinion and discretion of EXECOM, shall cause my disqualification as an Applicant to, or a Candidate of, the 2019 Pageant. h. I was born with the anatomy of a female and that I have not consented to and/or underwent any surgical, medical and/or cosmetic procedure to transform me into a biological female.

III. DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED 1. Attached to this application are the photocopies of the following documents, the original of which I am presenting to the Screening Committee and/or Secretariat for comparison and verification:

BICOLANA BY BLOOD (either of her parent or both Parents are Bicolanos) even if at present applicant-candidate is not a resident of the Bikol region  Duly Accomplished Miss Bicolandia Application Form  Certified true copy of birth certificate or Passport (if photocopy, bring original)  Certified true copy of birth certificate of mother or father (if photocopy, bring original)  Certificate of residency and good moral character issued by the Barangay Captain of the place of present residence indicating the inclusive dates and period (duration) of residency, if available  If employed, certificate of employment  Registrar’s/School head’s certification of educational level/course completed/presently enrolled;  Medical Certificate of physical/mental fitness issued by a practicing licensed physician

BICOLANA BY BIRTH (both parents not Bicolanas but applicant-candidate was born in the Bikol Region) even if at present she is not a resident of the Bikol Region)

 Duly accomplished Miss Bicolandia Application Form  Certified true copy of birth certificate or Passport (if photocopy, bring original)  Certificate of residency and good moral character issued by the Barangay Captain of the place of present residence indicating the inclusive dates and period (duration) of residency, if available  Registrar’s/School head’s certification of educational level/course completed/presently enrolled  Medical Certificate of physical/mental fitness issued by a practicing licensed physician

3 CONSECUTIVE YEARS RESIDENCE (not by blood or by birth)

 Duly Accomplished Miss Bicolandia Application Form  Certified true copy of birth certificate or Passport (if photocopy, bring original)  Certificate of residency and good moral character issued by the Barangay Captain of the place of present residence indicating the inclusive dates and period (duration) of residency, if available  If employed, certificate of employment  Registrar’s/School head’s certification of educational level/course completed/presently enrolled;  Medical Certificate of physical/mental fitness issued by a practicing licensed physician

2. In addition to the documents listed above, I also submit two (2) photographs, one close-up and one full body shot

TO BE FILLED UP BY SECRETARIAT Date Received Received by

CLOSE UP PHOTO

FULL BODY SHOT

3. I hereby authorize the EXECOM and its committees to verify the truth of all my assertions herein and the genuineness/validity of all the documents I have submitted, thereby waving for these purposes the provisions of all laws, rules and regulations, local or foreign, relating to the privacy or confidentiality of the matters hereunder. 4. I warrant that the documents I have submitted are public documents in my possession or which came into my possession legally and/or are public documents attested to by the officer/s having the legal custody of the records, and that, where applicable, the entries therein were made in the regular performance of an official duty, and that I will hold the EXECOM and its committees free and harmless from a breach of this Warranty.

IV. UNDERSTANDING OF CONDITIONS 1. I am aware that EXECOM, at its sole discretion, may require me to submit additional and sufficient proof of age, residency, citizenship, health and other documentation/information regarding my qualifications. Should I be required to do so, I undertake to provide the EXECOM with such requested documentation information, and failing to comply within the period to submit, as determined by EXECOM, I understand that my application will not be considered complete and submitted. 2. I understand that I have to pass the screening and meet all the requirements of EXECOM and the qualifications of the different international pageants before I can qualify as a candidate of the 2019 Pageant. I further understand that the basic requirements relate to information obtained from me as contained in this Application Form

3. In considering my application to be a candidate of the 2019 Pageant, I also understand that personal achievements, intelligence, beauty, physical fitness, personal style and charisma, among other criteria, shall also be considered. I agree that all issues as to my eligibility as an applicant shall be determined solely by BPCI and that I shall abide by its determination, which shall be final and non-appealable. 4. In filling out and signing this Application Form, I further understand that EXECOM is under no obligation to accept me as a candidate. My acceptance as an official candidate shall commence only when I am formally and specifically notified thereof. 5. If I am chosen as an official candidate, this Application Form shall be considered part and parcel of the Official Entry Form/Contract which I shall be required to sign. 6. I understand that in signing this Application Form, I have accepted the sole discretion of EXECOM to accept or reject me as a candidate of the 2019 Pageant and that the decision of BPCI on this application is final and non- appealable. 7. I finally certify that I have read this Application Form carefully, that I have understood the same, and that no promises or representations were made to induce me to sign this Application Form.

______APPLICANT Signature over printed Name

IF APPLICANT IS MINOR Signature/s above printed names of both Parent/s (Custodial Parent if Separated or if parent is Solo Parent) or of Legal Guardian) NAMES SIGNATURE DATE

FATHER

MOTHER

GUARDIAN

Republic of the OF NAGA MISS BICOLANDIA BEAUTY PAGEANT COUNCIL Secretariat: Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Naga City

SEARCH FOR MISS BICOLANDIA 2019 GUIDELINES

A. AN APPLICANT-CANDIDATE MUST BE: 1. At least 17 but not more than 25 years old on the date of the proclamation night; 2. At least 5’4” in height (barefoot); 3. Single, of good moral character and reputation, and never given birth or has never been a mother; 4. A Filipino citizen, a Bicolana by birth or by blood or a resident of Bicol Region for at least three (3) consecutive years. 5. At least Junior High School; 6. Able to communicate in any Bikol dialect; and 7. Of good health and can perform her future task of representing the Bikol Region as Ambassadress of goodwill.

B. APPLICANT-CANDIDATE MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

1. IF BICOLANA BY BLOOD (either of her parent or both Parents are Bicolanos) even if at present applicant-candidate is not a resident of the Bikol region. a. Duly Accomplished Miss Bicolandia Application Form b. Certified true copy of birth certificate or Passport (if photocopy, bring original) c. Certified true copy of birth certificate of mother or father (if photocopy, bring original) d. Certificate of residency and good moral character issued by the Barangay Captain of the place of present residence indicating the inclusive date and period (duration) of residency (if available) e. If employed, certificate of employment f. Registrar’s/School head’s certification of educational level/course completed/presently enrolled; g. Medical Certificate of physical/mental fitness issued by a practicing licensed physician

2. IF BICOLANA BY BIRTH (both parents not Bicolanos but applicant-candidate was born in the Bikol Region) even if at present she is not a resident of the Bikol Region. a. Duly accomplished Miss Bicolandia Application Form b. Certified true copy of birth certificate or Passport (if photocopy, bring original) c. Certificate of residency and good moral character issued by the Barangay Captain of the place of present residence indicating the inclusive dates and period (duration) of residency (if available) d. Registrar’s/School head’s certification of educational level/course completed/presently enrolled e. Medical Certificate of physical/mental fitness issued by a practicing licensed physician

3. RESIDENT FOR THREE (3) CONSECUTIVE YEARS (not a Bicolana by blood or by birth) a. Same requirements as of no. 1, except birth certificate of either parent or such other documents as maybe required by the committee.

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C. TITLES 1. Miss Bicolandia 2019 - Php 250,000.00, sash and trip for two (2) in Hongkong 2. 1st Runner-Up - Php 150,000.00 and sash 3. 2nd Runner-Up - Php 75,000.00 and sash 4. 3rd Runner-Up - Php 50,000.00 and sash 5. 4th Runner-Up - Php 25,000.00 and sash

SPECIAL AWARDS 1. Best in Production Number - Php 7,000.00 and sash 2. Best in - Php 7,000.00 and sash 3. Best in Evening Gown - Php 7,000.00 and sash 4. Miss Photogenic - Php 7,000.00 and sash 5. Miss Congeniality - Php 7,000.00 and sash 6. Best Designer for Evening Gown - Php 10,000.00 and sash 7. Darling of the Press - Php 5,000.00 and sash

OTHER PRIZES Talent Scout of the winning candidates shall receive the following: 1. Miss Bicolandia 2019 - Php 20,000.00 2. 1st Runner-Up - Php 15,000.00 3. 2nd Runner-Up - Php 10,000.00 4. 3rd Runner-Up - Php 7,500.00 5. 4th Runner-Up - Php 6,000.00

CRITERIA 1. Casual Interview/Question and Answer a. Beauty of Face - 50% b. Beauty of Figure - 20% c. Poise and Personality - 15% d. Communication Skills/Intelligence - 15%

2. Production Number/Swimsuit/Evening Gown a. Beauty of Face - 50% b. Beauty of Figure - 20% c. Poise and Personality - 15% d. Carriage - 15%

3. Best in Evening Gown a. Originality and Craftsmanship - 50% b. Design - 30% c. Comfort and Appropriateness - 20%

D. SIGNIFICANT DATES September 1  Pre-Screening (@ Avenue Convention Plaza)  Public Presentation (@ Robinson’s Mall Atrium/Viranda) September 2  Photoshoot September 5  Billeting (@ a The Carmen Hotel) September 6  Welcome Dinner and Press Presentation (Moraville The Garden) September 8  Submission of Evening Gown  Show / Swimsuit Pre-Judging (Venue: @ Avenue Plaza Hotel the TENT) September 9  Flag Raising at City Hall and Courtesy Visit to the City Mayor with Breakfast Reception September 11  Pre-Judging (@ Villa Caceres Hotel)  Coronation Night (@ JMR Coliseum) September 19  Civic Parade (Winners only) September 20  Military Parade (Ms. Bicolandia 2019 only)

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E. OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS OF WINNING CANDIDATES All winning candidates for all the titles shall grace other major Peñafrancia Activities as part of their official functions and in any official activity of the City Government of Naga, upon prior invitation of the officials concerned. Actively promote Bikol culture and participate in other major activities of the city.

F. MAINTENANCE OF HIGHEST STANDARD OF MORALITY During their incumbency, the titleholders shall maintain the highest standard of morality. After due process is observed and upon finding of violation hereof, the Executive Committee shall have the right to dethrone the guilty party and award the title to the next winning candidate.

Talent scouts and the working team of the 20 official candidates shall strictly adhere to the rules and regulations of the Miss Bicolandia and shall always maintain the proper decorum while within the vicinity of the official residence of the 20 official candidates.

G. DIFFERENTLY-ABLED CANDIDATES A qualified interpreter for possible differently-abled (i.e. deaf/mute) candidates shall be provided as necessary.

H. REMINDERS AND PROHIBITIONS 1. Screening/Public Presentation a. Registration starts at 8am and ends 12noon on September 1, 2019, Sunday at @ the Avenue Plaza Hotel. Closed door interview of candidates starts 1:30pm. The public presentation and announcement of Twenty (20) Official Candidates at 4pm at Robinsons Place Naga; b. No political questions shall be allowed during the casual interview; c. During the screening, strictly NO heavy make-up, body make-up, false eyelashes, and colored eye lenses shall be allowed. Only light/daytime make up is allowed, however, candidates are allowed to wear appropriate make-up during the public presentation.

2. Prejudging/Preliminaries a. Only the EXECOM approved production attire, swimsuit and evening gown may be worn by the candidates; b. No political questions shall be allowed during the casual interview; c. Strictly NO heavy make-up, body make-up, false eyelashes, and colored eye lenses shall be during the PREJUDGING. Only light/daytime make up and colorless lip balm are allowed. d. Appropriate face and body make-up, false eyelashes and uncolored contact lenses are allowed during the PRELIMINARIES.

3. Coronation Night a. Only the EXECOM approved production attire, swimsuit and evening gown may be worn by the candidates; b. No political questions shall be allowed during the casual interview and final question and answer; c. Appropriate face and body make-up, false eyelashes and uncolored contact lenses are allowed.

4. Others a. Designers are required to provide new and tailored fit gown for the candidate; b. Separate Judges shall conduct the judging for the Best in Swimsuit and Evening Gown Awards to be conducted on separate date; c. Swimsuit and evening gown competitions shall be conducted in two (2) events: Preliminaries (1st 50% of Scores) and Prejudging (2nd 50% of scores) d. Runners-up of last year’s Miss Bicolandia Beauty Pageant and those who joined national and international competitions (listed herein) are disqualified to join this year’s pageant until after one (1) year; - / Mutya ng Pilipinas / Ms. World Philippines / Ms. Republic of the Philippines / Ms. Philippines Earth - Ms. Universe / Ms. World / / / Miss Supranational

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I. MORAL & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OF THE COUNCIL The Naga City Beauty Pageant Council shall assist morally and financially any winner/s who will be the city’s official representative in any prestigious national Beauty Contest. Such representatives shall acknowledge they came from Miss Bicolandia 2019.

J. PAGEANT PRESENTATION/CORONATION NIGHT Finally, the program and design of the Beauty Pageant Presentation and Coronation Night shall be in such a way project the good image of the Bicol Region in general, and the candidate as a Bicolana, in particular.

FOR THE MISS BICOLANDIA BEAUTY PAGEANT COUNCIL:

DR. JOSE C. RAÑOLA City Councilor and Chairman

CONFORME:

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the guidelines and their implications. I likewise agree that non-compliance with any or all terms of the guidelines shall automatically merit subsequent penalties and/or disqualification. By affirming my signature, I hereby agree with the terms and conditions of said guidelines and their implications on me and/or parties I represent.

______Printed Name and Signature of applicant/candidate _____/ _____/ ______Date

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National Beauty Pageants

Binibining Pilipinas Ms. World Philippines Ms. Republic of the Philippines Mutya ng Pilipinas

International Beauty Pageants

Miss Universe Miss International Miss Earth Miss Supranational

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