RecordsComm wins Aguman Mutya 2008
December 12, 2008 – For the second time, AguPips gathered at a function room in the University Hotel dressed in formal wear for the culminating activity of the UP Aguman 35th Anniversary, the Mutya Ning Aguman 2008. “Wonders of the World” is this year’s theme with the six different committees assigned to six different continents.
Membership Committee – Ham Cabuso, Miss Africa
Externals Committee – Lawrence Manalo, Miss Oceania
Records & Publications Committee – Felipe Pablo IV, Miss Europe
Finance Committee – Bryan Quizon, Miss Asia
Educational Committee – Miguel Esguerra, Miss South America
Socio-Cultural Committee – Bencio David, Miss North America
LEFT: The five alumnae who graced and served as Mutya judges
RIGHT: The six 'continental beauties' during the Opening Number
The five alumnae members present served as judges for the said competition: former Aguman President Daphne-Dominique Villanueva (Kaputul 2004A), Leah Salta (Sampelut 2003A), Hazel Tobias (Kaputul 2004A), Portia Quindo (Kaputul 2004A) and the UP Aguman adviser, Michelle Fabros (Manyaman 2003B). The Externals Committee, led by Kath Gatchalian (Bucayo 2005B) and Loree Sicat (Kadaya 2005A), organized the reservations and served as the “Mutya Committee”.
There were three rounds of competition: talent, continental costume and the interview. The contestants were also judged on their overall poise and bearing. The members were also allowed to vote for their favorite contestant with each vote pegged at P1. The complete criteria for judging were: 20% each for Talent, Interview and Votes, 10% for Poise & Bearing and 30% for the Continental Costume. This year’s edition was considered by many as bigger than ever because of the more intricate and beautiful costumes, wittier interviews and more entertaining talent performances.
The Special Awards:
Miss Flawless Skin – Lawrence, Oceania
Face of the World (Miss Photogenic) – Migs, South America
World’s Choice (Most Number of Votes) – Ham, Africa, with 1157 votes
World’s Got Talent (Talent Competition winner) – Felipe, Europe, with a dance medley of Lady Marmalade and Single Ladies
World’s Top Model (Continental Costume winner) – Felipe, Europe
The Overall Winners:
Ambassadress of Love – Migs, South America
Ambassadress of Peace – Lawrence, Oceania
Ambassadress of Unity – Bencio, North America
3rd Wonder of the World – Bryan, Asia
2nd Wonder of the World – Ham, Africa
Mutya Ning Aguman 2008, Wonder of the World – Felipe, Europe
LEFT: The six contestants in their continental costumes
RIGHT: The AguPips pose for the Anniversary group pic
The win marks the second title won by the Records & Publications Committee. Last year in the first edition of this contest, Kevin Peñalba, then a RecordsComm member and now the organization’s Secretary, won the title.
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