CN, CAS CROWNED AS MR. & MS. CNU 2017

The most awaited pageant in Cebu Normal University was rocked with cheers after Jorel Franco Tangpuz from College of Nursing (CN) and Ducelyn Insong from College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) claimed the title as the new Mr. and Ms. CNU 2017 held at Samuel McClintock Hall last September 13, 2017.

Out of 15 candidates from different colleges and campuses, the two stood out the most and impressed the crowd with their wit and beauty. The event started with a production number by the candidates and followed by the introduction of their respective colleges and campuses. Each candidates presented themselves with much confidence.

The event was hosted by the former Mr. and Ms. CNU, Dan Kyle Alinsug and Yricka Mongcopa.

The contestants also showed off their wonderful pysique together with their alluring swimwear that stunned the audience.

Special awardees were then mentioned. The candidates were tested as the first round of the question and answee portion happened.

Special awardees are as follows:

MR. AND MS. BEAUTY LUSH Clyde Laurido (#4) - College of Teacher Education (CTE) Dulcelyn Insong (#2) - CAS

MR. AND MS. SLIMMER'S WORLD INT'L Clyde Laurido (#4) - CTE Erika Fe Nacua (#7) - MEDELLIN

MR. AND MS. SKIN 911 Hyvein Chris Pilapil (#2) - CAS Khelly Louise Tundag (#4) - CTE

MR. AND MS. ATOMY PHILIPPINES Hyvein Chris Pilapil (#2) - CAS Khelly Louise Tundag (#4) - CTE

The candidates were given 2 questions, wherein the first one was made by the organizers and the last was from SunStar.

To determine who will enter the top 5, the candidates walked with elegance and dapper in their Filipiniana and Barong Tagalog. Each of them slayed the runway and showed determination to get to the top.

Minor awards were given before announcing the top 5 finalists.

MR. AND MS. CONGENIALITY Melvin Panorel (#8) - CAS Ana Mariss Luminario (#1) - CN

DARLINGS OF THE PRESS Jorel Franco Antone Tangpuz (#5) - CN Dulcelyn Insong (#2) - CAS

MR. AND MS. PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD Clyde Laurido (#4) - CTE Jacklaine Rose Tuyco (#6) - CTE

MR. AND MS. PHOTOGENIC Jorel Franco Antone Tangpuz (#5) - CN Dulcelyn Insong (#2) - CAS

BEST IN TALENT Jorel Franco Antone Tangpuz (#5) - CN Denise Nicole Valle (#8) - CAS

BEST IN PRODUCTION NUMBER Clyde Laurido (#4) - CTE Dulcelyn Insong (#2) - CAS

BEST IN SWIMWEAR Hyvein Chris Pilapil (#2) - CAS Khelly Louise Tundag (#4) - CTE

BEST IN FILIPINA/BARONG TAGALOG Clyde Laurido (#4) - CTE Dulcelyn Insong (#2) - CAS

Top 5 finalists were called however a little confusion happened when the host mistakenly called Medellin's female candidate, Erika Fe Nacua as part of the top 5 instead of female candidate no. 5, Deanne Stephanie Hordista. Mr. Eric Romoroza, the head organizer of the event, sincerely apologized for the miscalculations during the event.

The TOP 5 finalists are as follows (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER):

Male: Clyde Laurido (#4) - CTE Hyvein Chris Pilapil (#2) - CAS Jorel Franco Antone Tangpuz (#5) - CN John Dave Melencion (#6) - CTE Melvin Panorel (#8) - CAS

Female: Dulcelyn Insong (#2) - CAS Jacklaine Rose Tuyco (#6) - CTE Denise Nicole Valle (#8) - CAS Khelly Louise Tundag (#4) - CTE Deanne Stephanie Hordista (#5) - CN

After the rough elimination, the top five finalists proceeded to the most exciting part of the competition which challenges the candidates' intellectual capacity, the final Q and A portion.

The candidates were asked the same question for the final round to prove their worth to be the next Mr. and Ms. CNU.

The candidates were put inside a room in order to avoid hearing each other's answers and were only able to get out when it's their turn.

The top five finalists were asked the final question, "You are in charge of your success, what will you do today to create your future?"

Each of contestants answered the question with wit and confidence which confuses the crowd on who will really wear the crown.

The judges and tabulators took time to calculate the results.

After all the tabulation, the results were given to the hosts and everyone inside the SM Hall felt tension and nervousness.

Melvin Panorel (#8) from CAS and Khelly Louise Tundag (#4) from CTE were announced as the 4th runner-ups.

The 3rd runner-ups were John Dave Melencion (#6) from CTE and Deanne Stephanie Hordista (#5) from CN.

2nd runner-ups were given to Hyvein Chris Pilapil (#2) from CAS and Jacklaine Rose Tuyco (no.6) from CTE.

While the 1st runner-ups were Clyde Laurido (#4) from CTE and Denise Nicole Valle (#8) from CAS.

And finally the new titleholders of Mr. and Ms. CNU were Jorel Franco Antone Tangpuz (#5) from CN and Dulcelyn Insong (#2) from CAS.

Dan Kyle Alinsug, Mr. CNU 2016 passed the crown to the newly announced winner, Jorel Franco Antone Tangpuz.

The CN wins the title for 3 consecutive years. It was a back-to-back-to-back win for the Nightingales.

While Yricka Mongcopa, Ms. CNU 2016 passed her crown to her successor, Dulcelyn Insong from CAS.

Mr. Jorel Franco Antone Tangpuz and Ms. Dulcelyn Insong will continue its reign and will be representing Cebu Normal University for the upcoming Regional State Colleges and Universities Athletics Association.