In support of gender inclusivity and equality, Sorsogon State University (SorSU) successfully held the MX. Olympus pageant on May 7, 2025, at the SorSU Audio Visual Hall. This event was organized by the Dance Theater and Cultural Group (DTCG), under the leadership of Prof. Oliver F. Garbin (Artistic Director, DTCG), and was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Sports, Culture, and Arts, and Gender and Development (GAD).
The pageant served as a platform for raising awareness and embracing diversity in all its forms. Here are the winners of the night:
Special and Minor Awards:
Best in Ramp – Sherwin Esmena Dy, College of Business and Management (CBM)—Golden Phoenix
Best in Sports Attire – Maria Monica Isabela Galleria, College of Agriculture, Castilla Campus
Best in Advocacy – Laurence D. Bornel, SorSU Magallanes Campus
Best in Production Number – Nicole Guevarra, SorSU Magallanes Campus
Best in Global Creative Attire – Laurence D. Bornel, SorSU Magallanes Campus
Most Photogenic – Laurence D. Bornel, SorSU Magallanes Campus
Grip and Grin – ZD Escobedo, SorSU Castilla Campus
Best Designer – Jhon Ronald Guarde, College of Teacher Education (CoTED)—Navy Falcons
Best in Formal Wear – Sherwin Esmena Dy, College of Business and Management (CBM)—Golden Phoenix
MX. Earth Scent – Maria Monica Isabela Galleria, College of Agriculture, Castilla Campus
MX. Avon – Nicole Guevarra, SorSU Magallanes Campus & Sherwin Esmena Dy, College of Business and Management (CBM)—Golden Phoenix
MX. Bucket – Laurence D. Bornel, SorSU Magallanes Campus
MX. Kubo Sa Katorse – ZD Escobedo, SorSU Castilla Campus
MX. Jhaymee Does Hair – Kim Domagtoy, College of Technology (CoT)—Crimson Wolves
MX. Congeniality – Nicole Guevarra, SorSU Magallanes Campus
MX. People’s Choice Awardee – ZD Escobedo, SorSU Castilla Campus
Major Awards:
MX. Fire – ZD Escobedo, SorSU Castilla Campus
MX. Water – Laurence D. Bornel, SorSU Magallanes Campus
MX. Earth – Jeyyah Mourenne Tejada, SorSU Bulan Campus
MX. Air – Maria Cassandra Cristina Mendoza, College of Teacher Education (CoTED)—Navy Falcons
MX. Olympus – Sherwin Esmena Dy, College of Business and Management (CBM)—Golden Phoenix
With its emphasis on diversity and respect, MX. Olympus represented a significant advancement in promoting a more inclusive culture at Sorsogon State University. By championing values of equality and inclusivity, the event reflected the university’s commitment to creating a gender-safe environment where every individual is respected. (SorSU PIO)
