Mikhaella Fernandez/ARMIN P. ADINA
MANILA, Philippines — A hotel in Manila resurrected a pageant it first held in 2018 to further boost its team’s motivation, and to reflect the core values it has been trying to uphold throughout the years.
Mikhaella Fernandez from the Front Office Department was crowned 2022 Miss Bayview Park Hotel in ceremonies staged at the hotel’s ballroom on Nov. 15.
She bested five other aspirants from the hotel’s different departments to inherit the title from Jane Espino, who won the pageant in 2018. She also took home the lion’s share of special awards — Employee’s Choice, Best in Promotional Video, and Miss Social Media.
Fernandez, who has been with the hotel for six years, said she found overcoming the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic as the most fulfilling experience she has had in the hotel.
During the final moments of the competition, she held hands with Rosanna Roxas from the Executive Office as the last two women standing.
Roxas received the Miss Resilience title. The four remaining candidates also took home special titles which correspond to the hotel’s values.
Danise Calamasa from the Finance Department was proclaimed Miss Mutual Respect, while Jhudee Reyes from the Food and Beverage Department was hailed as Miss Initiative.
Miss Photogenic Marycris Cabatic from the Food and Beverage Department received the Miss Punctuality title, while Miss Breakthrough Rhona Danabar from the Kitchen Department was proclaimed Miss Charity.
Half of the scores came from the question-and-answer round, while the long gown competition accounted for 30 percent of the scores. The remaining 20 percent was taken from the opening production number where the candidates’ poise and bearing were also taken into consideration. EDV