by: Arlene Malsi

Mark Anthony Barolo of TEAM STEM and Cielo Romero of TEAM CABA were crowned as Mr. And Ms. Pillarican 2019 during the celebration of the Sports Fest on August 17 at the OLPCC Gymnasium.

In addition to their titles, the duo also bagged minor awards. Barolo received Best in Sports Wear and Mr. Body Beautiful while Romero also received Ms. Body Beautiful Award.

Mark Joseph Babaran from TEAM CABA and Therifel Agas from TEAM AHGT claimed the first runner-up spots. Babaran was also awarded as Best in Production Number and Mr. Wit while Agas was awarded as Ms. Wit. Alexis Bernardino of TEAM NADA and Ivy dela Cruz of TEAM STEM landed on the 2nd runner up spot with dela Cruz being awarded in Best in Sports Wear.

Meanwhile, TEAM AHGT dominated in the singing competition as Jezreel Abcdie Agtarap won the title in the solo category and the tandem of Kathleen Joyce Mangalidan and David Joy Panghulan won the duet category.