In the Ibaloy tradition, Tayaw is an expression of feast, joy or celebration. It is never performed during wake period. The man and the woman dance different parts to the rhythm of the gong. The man dances with blankets dropped over his shoulder. The woman dances the sarong wrapped with the blanket.
The movements of the arms while performing Tayaw for the Benguet people have meanings or interpretations. Spreading the arms like an eagle, means independence and freedom. Hands with palms upward symbolize praise to Kabunyan. Arms with palms downward signify respect to the dead ancestors. Fingers close together symbolize unity and close relations.
During the tayaw, the male portrays bravery and self- confidence, while the female portrays meekness and submission. From time to time, the dancers look up to the sky and then down the ground, meaning it is a supplication for fertility and bountiful harvest.
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The grand coronation of Miss Summer Capital 2018 has been moved to a later date due to the onslaught of Typhoon Ompong (international name Mangkhut) which ravaged the city last Saturday, September 15, 2018. The grand coronation will take place at the Bag-iw Ballroom of Holiday Inn, Baguio City Centre on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 7:00 o’clock pm.
Text voting still continues for Smart, Talk n’ Text and Sun Subscribers only, until 7:00 o’clock in the evening on September 27, 2018. Text votes will secure the candidate a sure spot in the top 16. Voting mechanics are included in the captions.
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 01 Shane Mei Co ADVOCACY: improving and saving lives especially cancer patients. <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI1 send to 8933 > 
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 02 Kyl Tery Evon Rivera ADVOCACY: education. <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI2 send to 8933> 
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 03 Jessica Pascua ADVOCACY: awareness on saving and increasing the number of pine trees in the city. <TO VOTE Text VOTE MI3 send to 8933> 
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 04 Ronalyn Bondoc ADVOCACY: to showcase the rich culture and traditions of Baguio City <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI4 send to 8933> 
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 05 Patricia Joy Villagracia ADVOCACY: A.B.N.A (A Big No to Addiction) <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI5 send to 8933> 
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 06 Gwyneth Kaye Sannadan ADVOCACY: safety measures among the young ones <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI6 send to 8933> 
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 07 Lhynette Mae Austria ADVOCACY: to raise awareness against cyber bullying and defamation <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI7 send to 8933> 
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 08 Chaserylle Know-well Sison <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI8 send to 8933> 
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 09 Ghenesis Latugat <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI9 send to 8933> 
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 10 Ruth Paga ADVOCACY: inspiring the young women of today <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI10 send to 8933> 
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 11 Rebecca Joy Buteng ADVOCACY: to strengthen participation of the youth in community development <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI11 send to 8933> 
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 12 Kristine Billy Tabaday <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI12 send to 8933> 
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 13 March Rejhael Balan-eg ADVOCACY: protection and preservation of the city’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI13 send to 8933> 
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Candidate 14 Florie Anne Madayag
ADVOCACY: “greenpeace movement” <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI14 send to 8933>
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Candidate 15 Gwyneth Alodia Aquino
ADVOCACY: to protect women against abuse <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI15 send to 8933>
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Candidate 16 Shenessa Garcia
ADVOCACY: taking action to fight poverty and education for all <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI16 send to 8933>
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Candidate 17 Sarah Joy Budong
ADVOCACY: environmental and cultural awareness <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI17 send to 8933>
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Candidate 18 Sheila Mae Nayosan
ADVOCACY: taking care of senior citizens <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI18 send to 8933>
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Candidate 19 Aizha Loyal
ADVOCACY: to take action in solving vagrancy <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI19 send to 8933>
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Candidate 20 Jairah Yadyadoc
ADVOCACY: to promote appreciation regarding the igorots and their culture <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI20 send to 8933>
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 21 Deli Rose Lamsis ADVOCACY: breaking the silence: encouraging disabled kids/youth to go to school and study thus empowering themselves to attain success <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI21 send to 8933> 
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 22 Lalaine Payay ADVOCACY: humanity and a fight against oppression especially in the Cordillera <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI22 send to 8933> 
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 23 Charlyn Gabao ADVOCACY: pushing for gender equality and eradication of social discrimination <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI23 send to 8933> 
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 24 Margareth Louise Alcala ADVOCACY: rehabilitation of children in conflict <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI24 send to 8933> 
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 25 Lyneree Wly Montero ADVOCACY: B.O.S.S (Blessing Out of School and Street kids) <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI25 send to 8933> 
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 26 Donna Ruperto ADVOCACY: education <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI26 send to 8933> 
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 27 Jonna May Cirilo ADVOCACY: to establish workshops among the young for improvement and discovery / enhancement of skills <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI27 send to 8933> 
Miss Summer Capital 2018 Candidate 28 Weyndelruth Wasit ADVOCACY: B.A.G.U.I.O (Be a Growing Universal Inluencer to Others) <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI28 send to 8933> 
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Candidate 29
Kyla Claire Tango
ADVOCACY: protection of the environment <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI29 send to 8933>
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Candidate 30
Princess Zaira Estrada
ADVOCACY: encouraging the youth in caring for the environment <TO VOTE: Text VOTE MI30 send to 8933>
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