18 candidates vie for 1st Pinoy Super Mom 2014

A total of 18 candidates are vying for the title of the United Filipino Organization’s First Pinoy Super Mom 2014, which will be staged as part of the celebration of Pistang Pinoy this year.

UFO president Annamae Adaza said they are presenting another quality show, this time to give recognition to “all mothers who work hard for the family, women of power, women who are outspoken, can express themselves, and are career-oriented.”

The 18 candidates are Elena Delos Santos, Estrella Roja Decena, Norlyn Cabrera, Jennifer Kaipat, Precilla Villafuerte, Joy Legaspi, Nora Ayuyu, Teresita Pangelinan, Matilde Gutierrez, Rebecca Urbano, Virginia Cruz, Mylene Sapio, Melba Camacho, Antonieta Magbanua, Rodilita Agbanlog, Sheryll Sabino, Catherine Regalado, and Josephine Tengco.

Adaza said they originally had 26 participants but due to conflict of work schedules, the other eight cannot join anymore.

“It’s about time to show the CNMI that mothers can create a great show as well. This will be brought to us by Docomo Pacific,” Adaza said.

According to her, the candidates will undergo training, which includes a series of rehearsals for personal development.

“It’s more on personal development, in which they develop more self-confidence, with their very strict pageant choreographer and director Ernie Molina, who has been in the pageant industry for more than 10 years. He is also a certified academic and skilled trainer for Filipino performing artists,” Adaza said.

A total of 18 candidates are vying for the title of the United Filipino Organization’s First Pinoy Super Mom 2014, which will be staged as part of the celebration of Pistang Pinoy this year. (Contributed Photo)

“Our mothers are excited about the pageant. Most of them are joining just for experience, exposure, and of course the prize is so enticing. We even encourage them to join the Zumba classes that the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. offers for free.”

The pageant is open for mothers 25 years old and above.

The prizes are $800, $500, and $300 for first place, second, and third, respectively. There are eight special awards and all non-winners will also receive prizes. The contest categories are Production Number, Talent competition, Evening Gown competition, and question-and-answer portion.

The pageant is being be staged as part of the celebration of the 116th Philippine Independence Day on June 14 at the Garapan Fishing Base.

Adaza said the pageant will be the event’s evening highlight.

During daytime, UFO will be having a medical mission spearheaded by Triskelion Tau Gamma Phi, led by their president Allan Hernandez; a food contest spearheaded by Akap Pinoy, which still needs to be finalized; and the bahay kubo or nipa hut-making contest. To register, call or text Ana De Guzman at 989-2498 or Shelfa Gaviola at 989-8435.

For the father and child singing contest (father/son or father/daughter), call or text Olive Yana at 233-3854 or Nel Atalig at 989-3858. It has prizes of $100, $75, and $50 for first, second, and third place, respectively.

For vendors who wish to join, call or text Lyn Dela Cruz at 789-8386 or Flor Miranda at 989-4112.

Adaza also noted that people should expect more games, entertainers, and dancing time for everyone.

UFO is looking for more sponsors to defray their expenses and prizes and they are having a souvenir book as well.

For more details, call or text Adaza at 483-5237, UFO secretary Mario Mayuga at 285-1021, or pageant choreographer and director Molina at 789-8212.