What a journey this has been!

I'm truly happy to return to the place

where my journey began... It has truly been an unforgettable reign filled
with adventures, surprises, challenges, growth, tears, and smiles. Tonight,
I am closing one of the most beautiful chapters in the book of my life.

“Winning a Beauty pageant was a dream come true to me”, My

Mama Lynne thought me from a very young age that I should be Ms.
Cogtong someday. Both my parents taught me that it is important to grow
in life and to be in myself, this significant principle that my parents have
instilled to me serves as my constant direction in life.

However, “Life is a cycle of ups and downs”. Just recently last year, I
met the down slopping side of my life. I almost gave up. But the continuing
supports and the warmth of love that my family has shown to me were
enough for me to stand-out.

So many people have given me so much strength, inspiration and gift

of dreams answered. Cogtong is the natal place of my Mother Merlyn
Olandria – Pitoy, a high school principal. This barrio has an extraordinary
ambience created by the Lord God Almighty, so the cogtonganon can live
with productivity. Though I was not born here; remarkably, my heart
belongs to this place.

To my Cogtong relatives, friends and fans, my Heartfelt thanks for

your support and for the space to learn and grow, and for believing in my
dreams and aspirations. All the people I've met along the way will stay with
me forever as I embark on the next part of my journey. To my family
especially baby Jj you are my life and my soul, your love and support
fueled me positive energy whenever I needed it most. And Last but not the
least, I would like to take this moment to thank God for all the blessings
that he has given me and for the rest of us. Viva Senior San Jose! Ug
Magmalambuon ka Cogtong!