Outshining other competitors, Bb. Yvette Sabida Rimpula, a first-year student from the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED), won the crown of Binibining Agham 2021 – a virtual pageant by A Group Harvesting Acquired Knowledge through Scientific Method (AGHAM) held on October 29 via the Zoom App.
A total of five Binibinis from the College of Education (CED) vied for the year’s crown. After Rimpula, Bb. Princess Regine Malaquilla from Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED)-Mathematics came as the first runner-up, Bb. Mary Nole Ursolino from BSED-English followed as the second runner-up, Bb. Hailey Kate Laqui from Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) secured the third position, and Bb. Mae Czarina Uy from BEED claimed the fourth runner-up spot.
For the minor awards, Bb. Rimpula also dominated, gaining Best in Production Number, Best in Casual Wear, Best in Reusable Facemask, and Ms. Photogenic. Meanwhile, Bb. Uy snatched the Best in Talent Exposition and People’s Choice Awards.
This year’s edition of Binibining Agham was guided by the theme “Agham at Teknolohiya: Tugon sa Hamon ng Panahon” and also featured major personalities from the department such as Dr. Carmina Tolentino, AGHAM adviser, who gave the opening remarks welcoming everyone virtually and highlighting the showcasing of contestants’ beauty and talents.
Also, Dr. Joselina T. Baylongo, Dean of CED, gave a message.
“I am very proud of everyone for pushing the event despite the pandemic that we have; we lifted it to God for Him to show us the way,” she said.
A panel of five judges headed by Ms. Esperanza Maribao, a professor of CED, along with Ms. Joyce Anne Garduque, Ms. Licel Fernandez, Mr. Leonardo Quarteros, Ms. Gessica Pureza Neor, determined the Binibini who deserved the crown most.
The event concluded with closing remarks from Mr. John Paul Ramos, the event chairperson.
The pageant, organized by AGHAM, was a staple event of the organization that successfully transitioned from a physical to an online format.
