“Au ready?” Bulawan goes Virtual!

 

Davao de Oro Province--- For the first time in history, Davao de Oro will have its virtual Bulawan Celebration. The Provincial Government decided to hold the festival thru social media platforms, maximizing technological advantages due to the current situation the world is experiencing.

Since the renaming of the province from the former “Compostela Valley” to “Davao de Oro”, the provincial government will celebrate the Online Bulawan 2020 from October 19-21.

This year’s Online Bulawan with the theme “Ang Atong Bulawan” will feature the interventions, best practices and actions of the Provincial Government in combatting the Covid-19 pandemic and recognizing the efforts of the front-liners as living heroes who relentlessly serve the public from the risk of the virus.

The 3 day virtual celebration will also showcase the following events; on the first day will be the Bulawan 2020 Opening; “Life in DdO” that will feature nature, food, shopping destinations in Davaon de Oro; “Bahandi” which will share DdO’s eventful past, culture and heritage and “Tiktokan sa Bulawan” that will strive to promote participation among Dabawenyos, encouraging to submit Tiktok entries in line with the theme “Ang Atong Bulawan” and using the official Online Bulawan 2020 soundtrack. This will also lift the spirit of creativity in the course of the pandemic.

On the second day will be the “Biz iCon”, “Babayanihan” and “Agri-Oro”. The Biz iCon (Business and Investment Conference) will feature resiliency of the business sector in Davao de Oro as well as the government’s efforts to support local businesses amidst pandemic. The Biz iCon will also hold a “Reverse Business Matching” that will link Large Companies to Local MSMEs in the province and a webinar for business innovations to discuss social media management tips for business and online productivity tools; “Agri-Oro”, a farm episode that will provide information and updates on the initiatives of the province towards local farming and agriculture amidst the pandemic and the “Babayanihan” that will provide information and updates on the initiatives of the Provincial Women Development Council highlighting inspirational stories of women who are serving different duties in the family as well as in the community.  

On the last day will be  the “Virtual Mass”  and “Honoring Our Front-liners” which will both highlight the front-liners who selflessly exert time, effort and energy and even risking their lives serving the public and mitigate the spread of Covid-19; “Green Day” which will promote the trend in planting especially at home and making it more nature-purposive; “ Balik Tanaw” which will bring us back to the celebration of  the Bulawan Festival 2019 and other best practices anchored on the Bayanihan Spirit; “DdO Subasta for a Cause” an online subasta for a cause where items donated by various donors will be held in auction and proceeds will be given to chosen beneficiaries;  “Bulawan 2020 Closing Program” and the  “Bulawanong Musika” showcasing golden talents in DdO and the heroism of the front-liners.

Due to the pandemic, mass gatherings were prohibited, but that doesn’t stop the social connection of the people in Davao de Oro. With the advent of technology, interactions flourished than ever.  The celebration of the Online Bulawan sends a strong message that the Golden province will remain solid, hopeful and will continue moving to greatest heights. (Jasteen P. Abella, Information Division, Davao de Oro)

Bulawan Queen 2019

Compostela Valley Province--- This year's Bulawan Queen 2019 Angelica Cajes will ramp the Eat Bulaga Stage for the Grand Launching of Miss Millennial Philippines 2019.

Angelica Millan Cajes was crowned as Bulawan Queen 2019 during the 12th Bulawan Festival last March 2019. She proved to all Comvaleños that her wit, elegance and beauty won over other candidates and will romp the prestigious crown of Comval.

A proud Mawab resident, Angelica is a Teacher 1 at La Filipina National High School, Tagum City. The 23 year old Beauty Queen got her degree at the University of Mindanao, Tagum Campus and currently studying for her Master's degree.

A quick glimpse in her social media account, Angelica is just like any other young woman in her early 20's-- aside from being a passionate teacher, she enjoys travelling, hanging out with friends and  spending time with her adorable siberian husky "Heide."

"This is a new experience for me, and I am humbly asking for your full support as I embark on this journey. Daghang Salamat!" said Angelica M. Cajes. (Jasteen P. Abella, ID Comval)

Photocaption Miss Millenial 1 & 2-  With her wit, elegance and beauty, Bulawan Queen 2019, Angelica M. Cajes will represent Compostela Valley Province in the Grand Launching of Miss Millenial 2019 at the afternoon TV Show "Eat Bulaga." Angelica will ace the EB stage bringing Comval's full support.

A night of elegance

It’s a night of elegance, beauty and wit as 10 beautiful candidates vie it out to win the most coveted crown for the Ms. Bulawan Queen 2019.  In the end, Ms. Angelica M. Cajes of Mawab gets the nod of the judges and brings home the trophy, P50,000 cash prize, and a trip for 2 in Hongkong. The event is part of the “12th Bulawan Festival” and “21^st Founding Anniversary” of Comval. (maryel lasaca, ID COMVAL)

Comval's 12th Bulawan Festival to kick off on March 3

NABUNTURAN, Compostela Valley—A kickstart of events were announced for the opening of the upcoming 12th Bulawan Festival, to be held on March 3, 2019 at the provincial capitol. These events are among the highlights for the annual celebration as the province celebrates its endowment as the “province of gold.”

The opening day will start with a Prosperity run with an expected 10,000 registrants to be followed by an opening program.  Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy and other guests and officials will also formally open the weeklong displays such as: the Bulawanong Tabuan (Mindanao Trade Shows and Exhibits), Tribal Village, Jewelry Fair, De Oro Tsibugan, Sugbahan sa  Bulawan, and the "Yes to Davao de Oro" Exhibit as a campaign for the province’s exciting re-naming.

On the same day, the “Kasikas sa Kapitolyo”, also known as the Drum and Bugle Corps or Marching Band competition will be held to be participated by the public and private high schools within the province.

Another event is the LGU Night: Las Fiestas de Oro, where Municipal Local Government Units will be able to showcase their talents through a theatrical play as they portray the socio-cultural bounties of the respective municipality through songs, chants and dances. With the jam-packed schedules for the week-long occasion, the opening for the festival would surely be not one to miss.

This year’s festivity highlights the private-public partnership with big and reputable companies as well as officials supporting the event:  Co-presenters  Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy, Senior Board Member Arturo T. Uy, Congressman Maricar S. Zamora and Vice-Governor Manuel Zamora, Congressman Ruwel Peter S. Gonzaga, Apex Mining Company Inc., Torre Lorenzo Development Corp, MARINO Party List, HUGPONG NG PAGBABAGO, and Beautederm. For Diamond Sponsorship, we also have Krishaels. And for Gold Sponsorship, we have SUMIFRU Philippines, Phoenix Fuels Inc., and HEXAT Mining Co., Inc.  (Sean Seismundo, IDS Comval)

Stunning contestants hailing from different areas within the province wearing gilded outfits for the campaign for Bulawan Queen Competition, 2019 as one of the highlights for the 12th Bulawan Festival and 21st Founding Anniversary celebration of Compostela Valley Province on March 8, 2019 . (photo: Compostela Valley Province Facebook Page)