Scene: From Edik Dolotina on Mandolin
Regis’ (Amay to all her friends) death: If tears could build a
stairway, And memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven, And bring you home
again. As I close the Ramadan today, I offer my sacrifices for the everlasting
peace of my very good friend, Mandolin Regis and her unborn child. I will
surely miss you Amay. I had an exciting journey with you. We will be having our
reunion when it is our time. Sleep tight girl.
Scene: The coronation night of Miss Philippines-USA
2013 is on August 18 at the La Mirada Theatre of Performing Arts. For tickets, please call
818-242-2088.
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A
mini-tornado hit Jagna, damaging five houses in barangay Can-upao. Courtesy:
Allan Espiritu/Can-upao BDRRMC
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Scene: From Brigitte Tanoja Burato who
posted this message on Facebook: Hi Everyone! I would just like to
tell all of you that I was not dethroned as Ms. Bohol Sandugo 2013. I backed
out as a candidate for Ms. Silka Bohol 2013 after I have learned that I am not
allowed to join any pageants while I am the reigning Ms. Bohol Sandugo 2013.
The issue has already been resolved. I am hoping that this will end all the
speculations. Let us all maintain positive vibes. Thanks to all Boholanos who
are all been supportive since day one. I am truly grateful after seeing all the
concerned comments and reactions, it all made me happy that there are many
people that care. God Bless and again Daghang Salamat Bohol!
Scene: The Bohol Runners Club has
announced that runners can register for the Bohol International Marathon 2013
today. With a new route for the race, the event is expected to draw keen
participation from both professional and leisure runners from Bohol, the
country and across the globe. The Bohol International Marathon 2013 will be
held on Sunday, August 25. There will be three official race categories – 42km,
21km and 10km – and registration fees are Php 1,500, Php 1,000 and Php 500,
respectively. For the 5k- fun run category, the registration fee is Php 350
(with singlet) and Php 100. Registration for the Bohol International Marathon
2013 is available at Tagbilaran Community Hospital Business Office, Runner's
Circle Shop in Cebu, Arbilon's Eatery beside Panglao Municipal Hall. It is also
available on Facebook page Bohol International Marathon. For more details, contact
the Secretariat at 09327111484.
Scene: At least five houses were damaged when a waterspout which
developed into a tornado barreled through barangay Can-upao in Jagna last
Sunday, August 4. While no one was reported hurt, residents were scared as winds
blew the roofs off their houses. According to Allan Espiritu, who took
photos of the damaged houses, residents were caught by surprise as what they
initially thought as an approaching heavy rain formed into a huge violent
rotating column of winds ripping away roofs of their houses around 10 p.m.
Barangay Can-upao was hit by a tornado in July 2012.
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Winning
"The Voice Philippines" is the goal, but for Bohol’s pride Kim
Mainit, “The Boses na May Gustong Patunayan,” going home is always the sweetest
trip.
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After the
stressful battle rounds, Kim got the chance to be with his family and friends
for a two-day visit in Bohol on Wednesday.
According
to VRS, who tagged along with Kim, tears flowed as he finally got to meet his
immediate family in Anda town whom he hadn’t seen for a long time. He also paid
an emotional visit to the cemetery to visit the graves of his grandparents “to
pay homage and ask for guidance.”
The
16-year-old lad from Anda couldn't keep his emotions in check during his sentimental
trip back to Bohol, where he dropped in at the city and provincial government
offices, hung out with friends at Martins Resto Bar and judged a talent show in
Dauis. He also popped in to dyRD and dyTR for his radio stations drop-ins.
Kim
studied at Holy Spirit School (HSS)-Tagbilaran where he was an active member of
HSS-Red Cross Youth (RCY).
According
to Emman Pilayre, former president of RCY, Kim also volunteered in the many
activities of RCY.
“I’m proud
of Kimpoy! He’s proud to be an RCY!” said Emman.
Since
TVOP contest requires tons of loads to guarantee a win, Kim is asking the
support of his fellow Boholanos to vote for him to achieve his long-time dream
of becoming the voice in the music industry.
“Thank
you so much for the support system BOHOL :))” he posted on Facebook.
During
every battle round, Kim always earned the praises of the judges and the
viewers, making him as one of their top favorites.
He admitted
that ever since he was a child, he always loved to sing and be able to sing
with his idols.
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Kim
Mainit receives a warm welcome from officials and fans in his whirlwind visit
to Bohol.
Courtesy: Elvie Bongosia and Kim Mainit
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Kim said
that through TVOP, he was able to embrace and love the music world.
His
mentor Broadway star Leah Salongga said she always believed in his exceptional
talent.
Kim is
asking his fellow Boholanos to vote for him. Just wait for the text voting
mechanics.
Also in
first season of TVOP is Boholano diva Eva Gulle-delos Santos (of Sarah G team).
Music has been part of Eva's life. During her glory days of singing, she was
able to perform around the country and in some major cities around Asia. She
told ABS-CBN that she joined the competition not only for the chance of
making her dreams come true, but to inspire people her age that they can still
dream new dreams, or awaken passion in hiatus.
The plot
is thickening. Painit na nang painit!
Again,
stand by for further development.
More of Kim courtesy of TVOP:
Kim
discovered that he is adopted when he accidentally overheard his Aunts talking
about it. He later on learned that his birth father is the brother of his
adoptive father, but he still has not met his birth mother. Both of his
adoptive parents are working overseas and it was his extended relatives who
worked together to raise him to the young lad he is today.
Kim
Learned music through the family he grew up with. It may not be in his genes,
but he did a fantastic job of learning to spot notes on his own. He wanted to
join a choir earlier on, but the group turned him down as he would cause
"imbalance" in the team. That incident might have affected him as he
did not join any singing competitions prior to the show.
Kim
Mainit joins TVOP to make his adoptive parents proud. He would want to win the
competition to save enough money to keep his parents from working abroad
further.
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