1.
Opening / Welcome
Host:
Maopay nga gab-i ha iyo ngatanan! Good evening, ladies and gentlemen!
Welcome to the 18th birthday celebration of our beautiful debutante, JOANA
ROSE!
Tonight, we celebrate her journey into womanhood — a night filled with joy,
love, and thanksgiving.
We’re grateful to have you all here — family, friends, and loved ones — to
make this night truly memorable.
Before we begin, let us first dedicate this evening to the Lord.
To lead us in our opening prayer, may I call Shakira Shane B. Collarga.
(Prayer)
Thank you very much.
2. Grand Entrance of the Debutante – JOANA ROSE
Host:
And now, ladies and gentlemen…
the moment we’ve all been waiting for…
Please rise and welcome the star of tonight’s celebration, the heart of this
event, the lovely, radiant…
JOANA ROSE!!
(Music plays; Joana enters. Audience applauds. She stands at the center.)
Host:
Let’s give Joana a big round of applause as she officially begins her 18th
birthday celebration!
3. Grand Entrance of Her Mother
Host:
Before we proceed, we would like to honor a very important woman in
Joana’s life —
the woman whose strength, love, and sacrifices shaped the beautiful young
lady we see tonight.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the proud mother of our debutante…
MS. GENELYN COLLARGA!
(Soft emotional music plays; mother enters and joins Joana.)
Host:
Let’s give a warm round of applause for Joana’s mother.
4. Surprise Entrance of Her Sister
Host (soft, teasing tone):
And now… here comes a very special surprise, especially for Joana.
Someone who loves her deeply, someone she did not expect to see tonight…
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome…
JUNALYN MELEGRITO!
(Music shifts; sister enters. Joana sees her and gets emotional. Audience
applauds.)
Host:
This moment is one of the surprises prepared for Joana — a reunion filled
with sisterly love and happiness.
(Mother, sister, and Joana share a short emotional moment.)
5. 18 Candles Ceremony
Host:
Now, we will begin the 18 Candles Ceremony.
These candles symbolize guidance, love, and wisdom —
mga lamrag han iya kinabuhi nga naghatag hin inspirasyon ha iya pagtubo.
Let us call our first candle bearer: [Name], followed by [Name] to prepare.
1. Maia Tiffanie Eder
2. Venreil Francis Lucero
3. Quinn Styffina Yape
4. Luke Antonio Napuran
5. Samantha Jane Collarga
6. Kieshiell Rein Collarga
7. Rachelle Ann Collarga
8. Trixie Jane Mirante
9. Janella Nicole Mirante
10. Shakira Shane Collarga
11. Heidy Barcel
12. Christine Joy Napuran
13. Sheryl Baldecañas
14. Angeline Collarga
15. Virginia Napuran
16. Gloria Collarga
17. Genelyn Collarga
18. Junalyn Melegrito
(Proceed with all 18 candle bearers.)
Host (After last candle):
Thank you to all our candle bearers for sharing your heartfelt messages.
Let’s give them a warm round of applause!
6. 18 Roses Ceremony
Host:
Next, we have the 18 Roses Dance —
symbols of the special men in Joana’s life who have shown her love, care,
and respect.
Let us begin with the first rose: [Name], and may we ask [Name] to
prepare.
1. Reynaldo Collarga
2. Art Rowen Tagle
3. Justine Servano
4. Vincent Matiga
5. Junril Yapit
6. Jubert Napuran
7. Danny Celis
8. Byron Barcel
9. Ivan Junel Napuran
10. Ervine Anthony Napuran
11. Jomar Napuran
12. Jason Napuran
13. Paul Gibson Napuran
14. Brian Collarga
15. Sean Russel Collarga
16. Dariel Dane Celis
17. King’s Lee Bula
18. Kher Melve Ranit
(Each partner dances briefly; continue for all 18.)
Host (After last dance):
Thank you, gentlemen, for making this moment sweet and unforgettable.
7. 18 Treasures Ceremony
Host:
Now, we proceed to the 18 Treasures Ceremony.
These gifts represent hope, encouragement, and blessings for Joana Rose’s
future.
Mga pahiuna han suporta, paglaum, ngan gugma para ha iya mas maupay
nga kinabuhi.
Our first treasure giver is [Name], and may we ask [Name] to prepare.
1. Lorejoy Dagale
2. Chelsea Dean Caubot
3. Gherah Mhiey Balaga
4. Christine Denise Doblon
5. Vhea Baguinon
6. Janell Badilla
7. Aljon Saliwan
8. Kim Gaytana
9. Niña Morante
10. Kate Cabunoc
11. Ayesha Gallenero
12. Rhylle Bandoy
13. Jerrus Baylon
14. Nikolah Jayne Lavedia
15. Precy Ann Rebayno
16. Evelyn Collarga
17. Genelyn Collarga
18. Junalyn Melegrito
(Proceed with all 18 treasure givers.)
Host (After last treasure):
Thank you so much to all our treasure givers!
8. 18 Bills Ceremony
Host:
Next is the 18 Bills Ceremony — a fun and meaningful way to wish Joana
Rose prosperity, discipline, and financial wisdom.
Our first bill giver: [Name], next to prepare: [Name].
1. Jomar Napuran
2. Jason Napuran
3. Eddie Barcel
4. Arthur Tagle
5. Danny Celis
6. Renerio Collarga
7. Reynaldo Collarga
8. Angeline Collarga
9. Jubert Napuran
10. Anthony Napuran
11. Heidy Barcel
12. Venus Eder
13. Jean Jean Sabarillo
14. Juby Ann Napuran
15. Nelson Napuran
16. Genelyn Collarga
17. Brian Collarga
18. Gloria Collarga
(Continue for all 18.)
Host (After last bill):
Thank you to all our bill givers!
May your generosity return to you a hundredfold.
9. Dinner Instructions + Photo Ops + Games
Host:
At this point, everyone must be excited for dinner!
Simple reminders:
1️⃣ Each table has been assigned.
2️⃣ Before lining up, each table will have a photo op with Joana Rose.
3️⃣ After the photo, your table may proceed to the buffet in order.
Host:
While eating, enjoy our mini-games for fun and prizes!
Enjoy your meal, everyone!
10. Closing Remarks
Host:
And that concludes our celebration tonight!
Thank you to everyone who shared your love with Joana Rose.
On behalf of Joana Rose and her family —
Damo nga salamat, maraming salamat, thank you very much!
Have a wonderful evening, and enjoy the rest of the night!