The Mutya Ning Angeles screening committee revealed the 19 official candidates for the prestigious Mutya Ning Angeles 2023 pageant. The screening was conducted today, September 7 at the Prime City Hotel.
The MNA 2023 is a project of the Angeles City government, led by Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr., and is co-presented by the Beautéderm Corporation led by President and Chief Executive Officer Rhea Anicoche-Tan.
Among the members of the screening committee are renowned designers and stylists Rosette Ramos-Biag, Frederick Policarpio, and Marlon Tuazon.
Also present during the screening and selection of the official candidates are the leading heads of the working committee Chief Adviser IC Calaguas and Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel.
With them 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, Marna Dagumboy-Del Rosario, Poklong Guina, and Gerome Esguerra.
“There were 22 applicants who attended the screening today. And all of them were very impressive. Out of the 22, the committee has chosen 19 official candidates,” Manuel said.
“We have also accepted walk-in applicants earlier, as long as they were qualified and had their requirements,” Manuel added.
“We would also like to thank the Prime City Hotel, headed by the very supportive Ms. Luchie Lozano, for hosting us today. They are among the sponsors of MNA 2023,” Manuel furthered.
According to Antonio-Sugui, the candidates were from barangays Agapito Del Rosario, Anunas, Balibago, Capaya, Cutcut, Lourdes Northwest, Lourdes Sur, Malabanias, Mining, Ninoy Aquino, Pampang, Pandan, Pulung Cacutud, San Jose, Sta. Teresita, Sta. Trinidad, Tabun.
The MNA 2023 is set on Nov. 30, 2023 at the Grand Palazzo Royale.
To recall, the pageant was created in 1992 after the Mt. Pinatubo eruption. Its first coronation night was held at the Holy Angel University (HAU), with Crisanta Delfin as the first title holder.
The reigning Mutya Ning Angeles is Joanne Marie Thornley of Barangay Balibago.
