By Keziah G. Huelar
Belle Kate Gatilogo showcasing the charm and beauty of a proud Ilongga. Photo Credit: RAC Images
Two crowns for CPU—Belle Kate Gatilogo, Grade 10, Special Science Class of the University Junior High School and Jennifer Wheelband, Grade 11, ABM strand of the University Senior High School, were crowned Miss Teen Iloilo Heritage 2018 and Miss Teen Iloilo Goodwill 2018 respectively during the coronation night of Miss Teen Iloilo 2018 held at Cinema 6, SM City, Iloilo on January 11, 2018.
During the competition, Wheelband advocated for mental health awareness and social media responsibility. She was crowned Miss Haw-as Festival Queen 2018 in her hometown, the Municipality of Dumangas.
Belle Kate Gatilogo was crowned as Miss Teen Iloilo Heritage 2018 while Jennifer Wheelband was crowned as Miss Teen Iloilo Goodwill 2018 (Gatilogo, second from left, Wheelband , second from right).
On the other hand, Gatilogo, a girl scout and a passionate traveller, advocated for the development of self-esteem among the Ilonggo youth and the promotion of Iloilo as a cultural and tourism hub of the region.
Jennifer Wheelband during the pageant night of the search for Miss Teen Iloilo 2018.
In her facebook post, Gatilogo thanked her family, friends, and mentors for their fervent support. She also encouraged her fellow youth to pursue their dreams with courage and hard work: “We should never be afraid to pursue our dreams in life no matter how difficult the challenges are because we have the potential within us. Life has been and will always be full of hardships but we should always remember that success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.”
In 2017, Gatilogo was hailed as Miss Junior High School and placed 3rd Runner Up during the search for Mr. and Miss CPU 2017.
Wheelband on the other hand advocated for mental health and social media responsibility. She was crowned as Miss Haw-as Festival Queen 2018 in her hometown, the Municipality of Dumangas.