PART I

Introduction of the Parents

HOST 1: Good evening everyone! Welcome to a night of joyful thanksgiving in

celebration of a wonderful life of a girl who is now turning into a fine, young lady. All
of you who are here tonight have watched her grow over the years into becoming
the wonderful person she is now. As a jumpstart, let us all welcome and
acknowledge the presence of the ever supportive and loving family of our debutant:
HOST 2: Mr. ________________________, the dearest father, Mrs. Melanie T.
Ibanez, the very beautiful mother, and Mr. Jericho Ibanez, the younger and only
brother of our lovely debutant. Let’s all give them a round of applause. Thank you
so much!
Entrance of Family
Welcome Speech of the Debutant
HOST 1: Tonight is a celebration of adulthood and a thanksgiving of the life God
has given to our lovely celebrant. Let us put our hands together, as we welcome the
main highlight of this celebration, and as she steps into a higher level of life, ladies
and gentlemen, our debutant, _______________________________!

Grand Entrance of Debutant

HOST 2: Wow! I can say that, tonight, no one is ever more blooming and lovelier
than our debutant. Do you agree with me?

HOST 1: I couldn’t agree more, indeed! Saan pa nga ba siya nagmana? Kay Mama
ganda ba? Or kay Papa pogi? Or baka both? Both nalang para mas masaya!
Evidently, before tonight, ________ has had happy years in a very happy home.
The love of a family will always be God’s greatest blessing. Now look at what she
has become, a loving, kind, and smart, fine young lady. Kudos to Mama and Papa!

HOST 2: Right! I know that everyone is excited to witness tonight’s programs and
happenings. And I surely know that no one is ever more excited and happier than
our stunning debutant. The sparkle in her eyes tells us that her heart is overflowing
with joy and thanksgiving for all the support that we all showing her in this most
special day of her life. So now, we also look forward to what she has to say to each
and every one of us. Let’s all lend our ears to our debutant, as she delivers her
welcome message.

Welcome Remarks – Debutant

Host to ad-lib based on the debutant’s message

PART II

Cake Presentation

HOST 1: This celebration wouldn’t be complete without this specialty in the menu. It
looks stunning and enticing, just like our debutant for tonight, isn’t it?

HOST 2: You’re right! Like a cake- sweet, soft, and elegant, these words define what a
young, fine lady is like. Sweet— being polite and generous. Soft- being pleasant and
gentle. Elegant- being graceful, someone who carries herself with poise in a
sophisticated and fashionable way.

HOST 1: Without further adeau, may I then request our lovely debutant to come up
front, to blow the candles and take the pleasure of slicing this specially-made, birthday
cake. And to complete that customary practice, let us all sing joyfully a song I am very
sure everybody is familiar with, the happy birthday song!

HOST 2: Hmm.. it looks mouthwatering! I can’t wait to take a bite! Anyway, are you
guys still with us?

HOST 1: Wow! Such energy! Of course! Everyone is excited and nothing could ever
get boring in this party tonight, right?

Dinner

HOST 2: Indeed! I know that everyone is anticipating for tonight’s happenings and we
all can’t wait any longer. But in the meantime, let’s take a break and fill our stomach for
a night that will surely be full of laughter, energy, and unforgettable memories.

HOST 1: May I then request _________________ to say our prayer before meal. Let’s
go. Bon Appétit!

HOST 2: Wow! Hello ladies and gents, ae you still with us? Solved na ba ang mga
tummies natin? Solved the solved! Big thanks to Judith Domingo’s Catering Services
for preparing us a scrumptious dinner. Thank you so much!

HOST 1: Ngayong nabusog na tayo sa pagkain, mabubusog naman tayo sa kasiyahan,

walang humpay na tawanan, at mga ala-alang siguradong hinding-hindi malilimutan!
Are you ready?
18 Treasures

HOST 1: Ladies and gentlemen, let us keep the party going by having the 18 treasures!
These treasures are meaningful gifts that will be memorable for our debutant. These
treasures serve as a guide, a reminder on how our debutant should step up and wade
through adulthood. Special tokens that will bring joy and will make our debutant feel
how important she is. Let us then start with:

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18 Bluebills

HOST 1: Ladies and gentlemen, let us make the night more exciting by calling
individuals who are extremely generous to give our debutante, _________________, a
treasure of monetary value. These individuals are truly blessed that they will be sharing
_________________ these blessings. For our first generous well-wishers, may I call
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HOST 1: Tonight is definitely filled with a bundle of entertainment for our dear
____________. At this moment, are we ready to move and groove? I can’t here you,
are we ready to move and groove? Ladies and gentlemen, to fill the dancefloor with
energy and vibe, here’s a production number from the debutant’s supportive and loving
friends! Let’s give them a round of applause!

HOST 2: Wow! Thank you so much! That was well rehearsed! The dance number
made me wanna move and groove too! __________ fiends have really done their best
for their very special friend for tonight.

HOST 1: You’re right! Seems our gorgeous debutante really enjoyed the dance
number! Really, nothing beats the effort given by a loving fiend. Every one of us have
come here tonight, not only to celebrate with our debutant one of the most significant
days of her life, but also to send he best wishes as she steps into a higher level of
maturity and ne life’s journey. At sabi nga ni mareng Willa Cather? “Where there is
great love, there are always wishes.” Because birthdays are always new beginnings,
new endeavors with new set of goals, sending birthday messages and wishes is a
tradition especially in our country, where we give high value to family ties and
relationship. Tonight, ladies and gentlemen, I present to you these 18 Wishers for our
debutant. These are the people close to the heart of our celebrant, and whom she
listens and confides to for inspiring words and friendly pieces of advice. Starting off with
the woman dearest to Cham’s heart, representing the mother candle that will be a
source of light for all the well-wishers for our dear ____________________,
here’s Mama Melanie Ibanez!

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HOST 2: Many ancient cultures believed that smoke carried their prayers to the
heavens. So, at the count of three, Mommy Cynthia and members of the 18 Wishes,
let’s say “May all our wishes come true” and blow our candles together. 1, 2, and 3…

Everybody blows the candle

18 ROSES

HOST 1: They say that being 18 means you ae now legally permitted to do things that
an adult can do. It gives you the freedom and the ticket to ty new adventures and lean
new things. The same way being 18 means you have now come to an age where you
are expected to perform duties and and be responsible to your actions and do
decisions that will make you a better person. So without further ado, let us continue the
celebration of this important night by having her first dance as she enters a new world
of coming to an age.

HOST 2: To dance our dearest debutante, let’s start with:

18 Roses

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HOST 2: The last dance is of course reserved to the forever most handsome and most
loving guy in her life. To dance with our debutant, ___________ 18th rose, ladies and
gentlemen, Papa ___________________________!

Father and daughter dance

HOST 1: (In the middle of the father and daughter dance) The father and daughter
dance is probably one of the most loved traditions in any Filipino debut celebration.
This signifies the daughter’s first step to womanhood and the father’s acceptance of
this period in his daughter’s life.

End of Dance

Pictorial with the Debutante

HOST 1: Ladies and gentlemen, now that we are done with the 18 roses, any one
knows that’s next? I can see the everyone has anticipated and prepared for this part of
the night because everyone present is equally looking handsome and beautiful as our
lovely debutante.

HOST 2: Absolutely! Ladies and gentlemen, let’s make the most out of tonight’s
celebration by taking a piece with us to look back at this special moment of
___________ life. Let’s make this night more memorable as ever by taking pictures
together with our stunning and gorgeous debutante. Because just like the lyrics of a
song say, in a photograph, eyes are never closing, hearts are never broken, and there,
time is forever frozen, still.

Speech of Gratitude

HOST: Tonight’s celebration tells me that the best demonstration of gratitude in

response to a wonderful experience like this one can be contained in an overwhelming
thank you. Maraming salamat po for making me a part of this memorable occasion. And
if there’s one person here tonight who is more than grateful to see all of you, that would
be our beloved celebrant, _________________. I’m giving the floor to our dear
debutant to give her message for all of us.

Thank you message from Cham

HOST: The night is young, and so are we, diba? Are you ready to party? We have just
actually started. Again, thank you for having me here to celebrate with all of you. Isang
malakas na “Happy birthday, ______________! naman diyan. At the count of three…1,
2, 3, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ____________________! Our debutant is not just a pretty
face but also a very talented lady. To get the party started, throw your hands up in the
air for _____________. Let’s start grooving and jiving!

Once again, this is your host, _____________________, enjoy the rest of the night
everyone!