ANGELES CITY — Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. on Sept. 30, 2024 led the media presentation of the 22 official candidates of Mutya Ning Angeles 2024 at the Best Western Hotel, where he noted the pageant as a celebration of beauty and resiliency.
The prestigious pageant is a priority project of Mayor Lazatin, which is being co-presented by Beautéderm Corporation headed by President and Chief Executive Officer Rei Anicoche-Tan for the fifth year in a row.
The coronation night is set on Nov. 28, 2024 at the Grand Palazzo Royale where a total of ₱2 million in prizes will be given to the grand winner.
Of the ₱2 million, ₱1.5 million in cash will come from the city government while ₱500,000 will be from Beautéderm Corporation which is composed of ₱150,000 in cash and ₱350,000 worth of products and BeautéHaus services.
For the runners up, cash prizes are as follows — ₱200,000 (First Runner-Up); ₱150,000 (Second Runner-Up); ₱100,000 (Third Runner-Up); and ₱50,000 (Fourth Runner-Up).
“With great pride and honor, we present to you the group of ladies competing for the title of Mutya Ning Angeles 2024,” said Lazatin.
Among the candidates are Katrina Paula W. Miranda (Lourdes Sur); Reigne Alessandra (Malabanias); Maria Aebhelle M. Sunga (Cutcut); Eingel A. Lumbang (Sapangbato); Shane S. Mallari (Pulung Cacutud); Angel Joy N. Subalisid (Mining); Althea M. Gonzales (Sta. Teresita); Sophia Wingco (Pandan); Irish Mae David Manansala (Balibago); Marchel Ravin Santos (Lourdes Sur East); Kate Z. Sison (Sapalibutad); Jamila Colleen V. Rael (Tabun); Julie Ann P. Calaguas (Sta. Trinidad); Almae D. Bulanadi (Lourdes Northwest); Shauntal Claudio (Margot); Trizz H. De Leon (Cuayan); Clarisse P. Dumlao (Capaya); Mhikaella Vianca De Guzman (Pampang); Louise Jayne M. Paras (Cutud); Hanna Mae Lorega (Sto. Cristo); Arielle Maritoni Dizon Cabatana (San Jose); and Allyson Arceo Hetland (Pandan).
Lazatin also thanked Anicoche-Tan of Beautéderm for always supporting the pageant, as well as the major sponsors including, Filchoice Meat Products, RMM Cold Storage and Meat Shop and JDN Realty Group. The sponsors and patron of MNA meanwhile are Best Western Hotels and Resorts, Angeles University Foundation, SM City Clark, Belajandro Hotel and Mind Art Workshop.
Further, Lazatin also commended the dedication and efforts of the MNA committee who ensures 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 Officer-in-Charge 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 Esguerra.