By Kareyl J. Jaralba and Lourence F. Balatayo
| FRANCISCO AND PELONGCO
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In the narrowest of margins in pageant history, Bachelor of Arts in English Language freshman Rian Kyle F. Francisco and Bachelor of Science in Office Administration senior Tetchie C. Pelongco clinched the Mr. and Miss CAPSU Mambusao 2024 titles during the pageant’s coronation, October 30.
Six pairs of handsome and beautiful candidates, representing their respective teams, competed for supremacy in this year's Intramural Meet.
Bernadith Gallaza, Lycah Mae Acuyong, James Aron Facura, and Rian Kyle Francisco represented the ABTech Thunders, consisting of AB English Language and BS Food Technology students.
Jean Ann Revilla, Jovelyn Magbanua, Prince Kendrick Jaguio, and Marvin Salarde raised the banner for the Tech Titans of the BS Computer Science.
Tetchie Pelongco, Mariette Inocencio, Robin Delfin, and Joeven Malones aimed for victory for the SciSOA Foxes, comprising BS Office Administration and BS Computer Science 3.
The pageant commenced with a production number where candidates dazzled the audience with their high-energy performance. Following this, candidates faced a test of confidence and intelligence in their opening speeches. The challenge was formidable, with some excelling and others faltering.
A showcase of poise, grace, and projection followed in the streetwear, swimwear, and formal wear competitions.
After the preliminary rounds, special and minor awards were given out. Some sponsors also presented awards to their favored candidates.
Among female candidates, Tetchie Pelongco almost bagged all the special ang minor awards.
Pelongco took the People’s Choice, Miss Photogenic, Best in Production Number, Best in Streetwear, Best in Playsuit, and Best in Gown awards.
Bernadette Gallaza was voted by her fellow candidates for the Miss Friendship award while Marriette Inocencio snatched the Best in Opening Speech.
Rian Kyle Francisco also captured most of the awards.
Francisco was bestowed the Best in Production Number, Best in Streetwear, Best in Opening Speech, and Best in Formal Wear.
Looking attractive in his photo, Robin Delfin got the judges’ nod for the Mr. Photogenic award.
Prince Kendrick Jaguio was voted for the Mr. Friendship and awarded the Best in Playsuit while Marvin Salarde garnered the highest online votes making him the People’s Choice.
From twelve, the candidates were narrowed down to six finalists - three males and three females.
The rankings from the photogenic, production number, opening speech, streetwear, playsuit, and formal wear determined the finalists.
Those who advanced to the final round underwent a final interview, judged on beauty, personality, and intelligence.
During the final round, candidates answered a common question. Separate questions were prepared for the male and female finalists. An isolation room ensured that only the judges and the audience could hear the candidates' answers.
Before crowning the new Mr. and Miss CAPSU Mambusao, Bonner C. Oxemer and Queennie D. Patricio reflected on their reign and gave a message to their successors during their farewell walk.
The final interview was pivotal in determining the deserving winners. However, it was not all the answers of the candidates were the basis for choosing the winners. The beauty of the face and personality also played a crucial role in winning the crowned.
Though not performing well in the final interview but having the looks that stood out, Rian Kyle Francisco won the Mr. CAPSU Mambusao 2024, by a slim margin.
Similarly, Tetchie Pelongco failed to make an impactful answer but her beauty truly mesmerized the judges that made her win the Miss CAPSU Mambusao.
Francisco and Pelongco would be remembered for winning in the most tightly-contested in pageant history.
Meanwhile, Marvin Salarde and Lycah Mae Acuyong were proclaimed 1st runners-up while Prince Kendrick Jaguio and Marriette Inocencio took the 2nd runner-up spots.