Boholanos has always been lauded for being friendly, caring, and hospitable aside from our rich history, effervescent culture, and our breathtaking natural wonders.  In fact, Bohol is famous for the Sandugo or the Treaty of Friendship between Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Boholano chieftain Sikatuna which involved drinking wine mixed with their bloods.  This alone is evidence of our welcoming and friendly demeanor.

We are oftentimes told to take a chill pill after stressing out because of a strenuous eight-hour shift, a grueling exam, an important task at work or in school, or even when we’re simply having a bad day.  Now, taking a chill pill is more than just an expression; it has become an indulgence. Or at least, in Tagbilaran City.

Before my busy birthday month ends, I do want to share my heartwarming experience at the Trinity Angels Care Home during my birthday last August 8.

Since then, I already wanted to do an outreach of sort for my birthday. This year, I felt that now was the right time, considering how great the past year has been.  I've been very blessed to be where I am now doing what I do. So despite having only a short time to prepare, I pursued with my plan and held an outreach activity at Trinity Angels Care Home in my hometown, Alburquerque.

A group photo with the kids and the people running and managing Trinity Angels Care Home

Nothing was able to stop Electro Circuit from electrifying the entire Sandugo merriment last July 24. Not even the light rain and definitely not the other parties that coincided with the most sought-after EDM festival.

The venue. Crabhouse by the Bay was filled with  high party spirits.  Locals and foreign residents, balikbayans, tourists, and even key individuals in the local social circles flocked the party scene for a night of booze and beats.

"After six years, the crown is back to Tagbilaran City," exclaims pageant interview host Raul Philip Gatal as he announces the winner of Miss Bohol 2015 during the coronation night held last Saturday, July 18.

Eda reacts after being called as Miss Bohol 2015

Mary Eda Cimafranca, the unstoppable beauty from the City of Friendship, who I predicted to be the eventual winner of this year's beauty bout (read my prediction here), secures for Tagbilaran the crown that eluded it for six long years. Proving her front runner status is her proclamation as Best in Talent, Best in Swimsuit, and Best in Evening Gown, which are the three of the four components in determining the Top 10.