Miss Talakag Crown and Title - Keeping It in the Family

Beauty, body and brains definitely run in the family as Naomi Grace Artango Alder (Miss Talakag 2010) handed her crown and title over to her first degree cousin Joyce Artango (Miss Talakag 2011). The Miss Talakag Beauty Pageant was held tonight at the Plaza Covered Court with a formal black and white theme. The stage had a black background with white accent and the candidates paraded in black and white long gowns during the finale.

Here are the results of the

Miss Talakag 2011 Beauty Pageant:

Miss Talakag 2011 - Joyce Artango (centre)

1st Runner-up - Maybelle Ann Naca (left)

2nd Runner-up - Jezebel Abao (right)

Winners of the Special Awards:

Miss Friendship - Violyn Labadan

Best in Production Attire - Maybelle Ann Naca

Best in Swimsuit -Thara Jean Amomonpon

Best in Long Gown – Joyce Artango

Best in Talent – Jezebel Abao

Best in Talaandig Costume – Jezebel Abao

Most Eloquent – Jezebel Abao

Linggo Ng Talakag 2011: Parade

PICTURE POST: Linggo ng Talakag celebrations kicked off today at 8:00 am with a parade around the town with representations from the schools, civil service and private sectors, the lumads, the retired teachers and, of course, the Miss Talakag candidates.

Preparations for Linggo Ng Talakag 2011

PICTURE POST: In the build up towards the Linggo Ng Talakag 2011 celebrations later this week, here's what you'll see around Talakag at the moment.

Band Rehearsal

Dance Rehearsal

Ukay-ukay Display

Funfair Ride

Preparing the Motorcross Track

Enthusiats Try Out the Motorcross Track

Linggo Ng Talakag 2011 - Schedule of Activities

“To enliven the cultural and contemporary practices of the Talakagnons”

March 17 – Thursday
4:00am - Pamuhat (At the back of SB Office)
6:30am - Mass (St Joseph Parish Church)
8:00am - Parade (Around Poblacion)
9:00am - Opening Program, Agro Fair, Cheer Dance/Drum & Lyre Presentation (Public Plaza)
2:00pm - Volleyball Competition (Public Plaza)
8:00pm - Presentation of Candidates: Miss Talakag (Municipal Covered Court)
10:00pm - Fireworks Display (Public Plaza)
10:30pm - Night Cafe (Public Plaza)

March 18 – Friday
9:00am - Mass Wedding (St Joseph Parish Church)
10:30am - Baptism (St Joseph Parish Church)
2:00pm - Badminton Tournament (Municipal Covered Court)
4:30pm - Novena (St Joseph Parish Church)
5:00pm - Mass (St Joseph Parish Church)
6:00pm - Basketball (Big 4) Semi-Finals (Municipal Covered Court)
8:00pm - Badminton Tournament (Municipal Covered Court)
10:00pm - Night Cafe (Public Plaza)

March 19 – Saturday
7:00am - First Mass (St Joseph Parish Church)
9:00am - High Mass with Bishop Jose A Cabanlan (St Joseph Parish Church)
10:00am - Motocross (FARBECO)
1:00pm - Mga Larong Pinoy (Public Plaza)
1:00pm - Badminton Tournament (Municipal Covered Court)
2:00pm - Handicaps’ Event (Public Plaza)
6:00pm - Basketball Championship Game (Municipal Covered Court)
8:00pm - Night Cafe (Public Plaza)

March 20 – Sunday
8:30am - Trisikad Race (Starting Point at San Isidro)
9:00am - Tug of War (Public Plaza)
2:00pm - Volleyball Competition (Public Plaza)
7:00pm - Talent Night: Miss Talakag (Municipal Covered Court)
10:00pm - Night Cafe (Public Plaza)

March 21 – Monday
8:30am - BMX Bike Competition (Starting Point at Balubal)
9:00am - Boxing (Public Plaza)
2:00pm - Volleyball Competition (Public Plaza)
7:00pm - Cultural Night (Municipal Covered Court)
10:00pm - Night Cafe (Public Plaza)

March 22 – Tuesday
8:30am - Marathon (Starting Point at Bauble)
10:00am - 3 Wins (Talakag Sports Arena)
2:00pm - Volleyball Competition (Public Plaza)
7:00pm - Pageant Night: Miss Talakag (Municipal Covered Court)
10:00pm - Night Cafe (Public Plaza)

March 23 – Wednesday
8:00am - Motocross (FARBECO)
8:00am - Women’s Summit Parade (Around Poblacion)
1:00pm - Games (Public Plaza)
6:00pm - Awarding Ceremony (Municipal Covered Court)
8:00pm - Night Cafe (Public Plaza)

Source: Mr Randolph Amoguis from the Mayor's Office

(Note: Schedule subject to change without prior notice.)

Park n Go Bakeshop Soon to Open in Talakag

This new bakery is situated just across the Plaza waiting shed. Since this establishment is owned by a Chinese family, I reckon it will open next week in time for the Chinese New Year. While taking photos of the development, you will notice (as indicated in the streamer) that it will be open 24 hours. Given the opening hours, I can see this become a favourite hangout for BSU college students attending evening classes and the Del Monte and Dole plantation people working on shifts. Park n Go Bakeshop will now bring the total number of bakeries operating in Talakag to 7.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TALAKAG!

Wishing all Talakagnons and friends

a peaceful and prosperous 2011.

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