BY KEVIN GALANG
ANGELES City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. on Tuesday led the media presentation of the 19 official candidates of the Mutya Ning Angeles 2023 at the Best Western Hotel.
According to Lazatin, the pageant is a celebration of beauty, camaraderie, and resiliency.
The MNA 2023 pageant is being co-presented by Beautéderm Corporation headed by its president and Chief Executive Officer Rei Anicoche-Tan for the fourth year in a row.
The coronation night is set on Nov. 30 at the Grand Palazzo Royale where a total of P1.5 million in prizes will be given to the grand winner, of which P500,000 will be Beautéderm products and BeautéHaus services.
For the runner up, prizes are as follows — P200,000 (first runner-up); P150,000 (second runner-up); P100,000 (third runner-up); and P50,000 (fourth runner-up) cash prizes, respectively.
“It is with a proud heart and honor that we introduce you to the set of ladies, vying for the title of Mutya Ning Angeles 2023,” Lazatin said.
Among the candidates are Angelica Casandra M. Santos (Agapito Del Rosario), Ehjewon Apuya (Anunas), Glaiza V. Solis (Balibago),Kathleen Joy A. Rivera (Capaya), Genica Mae J. Cruz (Cutcut), Carla Keith S. Canlas (Lourdes Northwest), Yvonne Denise David (Lourdes Sur), Rachelle Marie H. Memije (Malabanias), Macy Venus G. Gerola (Malabanias), Elle Chantei T. Mendoza (Mining), Glennice Turla (Ninoy Aquino), Zyline Joy Zapanta (Pampang), Micaella Shane V. Cuenco (Pandan), Aegie B. Dichoso (Pulung Cacutud), Glezette D. Garcia (San jose), Frankie Samantha A. Hicban (Sta. Teresita), Cherry Tiffany P. Calaguas (Sta. Trinidad), Jeremy Nicole B. Aquino (Tabun), and Angel Faith M. Hinaut (Tabun).
The Angeles City mayor thanked Anicoche-Tan for always supporting the pageant, as well as the major sponsors including Angeles University Foundation, Best Western Hotels and Resorts, Prime City Resort Hotel, Glada’s Group of Companies, G Café, SM City Clark, and Grand Palazzo Royale.
The minor sponsors and patrons of MNA are Fil Choice Meat Products and RMM, and Bharz Kitchen, respectively.
Lazatin also recognized the dedication and efforts of the MNA committee who ensured the smooth flow and success of the lined up of activities before the coronation night.
The committee is headed by Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel and Chief Adviser IC Calaguas.
Also part of the committee are Angeles City Tourism OIC Anneleen Antonio-Sugui, Angeles City Economic Development Investment and Promotions head Irish Bonus-Llego, ACTO consultant Cecille Flores-Sanchez, Frederick Policarpio, Rosette Ramos- Biag, Marlon Tuazon, Poklong Guina, Marna Dagumboy-Del Rosario, and G.R. Esquerra.

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