The Mutya Ning Angeles (MNA) 2024 official candidates had their first orientation today, September 11 at the Belajandro Hotel for the upcoming prestigious pageant on November 28, 2024.

The pageant, which is one of the programs set by Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. for the celebration of the Fiestang Kuliat 2024, is co-presented by the Beautéderm Corporation.

The 24 attendees from the city’s barangays are the official candidates of MNA 2024, according to Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel, also the Chairperson of the MNA 2024 organizing committee.

The official candidates are: Irish Mae David Manansala (Balibago); Clarisse P. Dumlao (Capaya); Trizz H. De Leon (Cuayan); Maria Aebhelle M. Sunga (Cutcut); Louise Jayne M. Paras (Cutud); Almae D. Bulanadi (Lourdes Northwest); Katrina Paula W. Miranda (Lourdes Sur); Marchel Ravin Santos (Lourdes Sur East); Reigne Alessandra (Malabanias); Shauntal Claudio (Margot); Angel Joy N. Subalisid (Mining); Mhikaella Vianca De Guzman (Pampang); Sophia Wingco (Pandan); Allyson Arceo Hetland (Pandan); Shane S. Mallari (Pulung Cacutud); Mary Kyla Villavicencio (San Jose); Arielle Maritoni Dizon Cabatana (San Jose); Kate Zabala Sison (Sapalibutad); Eingel A. Lumbang (Sapangbato); Althea M. Gonzales (Sta. Teresita); Julie Ann P. Calaguas (Sta. Trinidad); Hanna Mae Lorega (Sto. Cristo); Friya Vida Alonzo (Sto. Domingo); and Jamila Colleen V. Rael (Tabun).

Manuel sent her fullest appreciation to the Beautéderm Corporation led by President and Chief Executive Officer Rei Anicoche-Tan for giving all-out support to the city government’s priority programs as well as to the skin care of the 24 official candidates.

“This is the fifth time that the Beautéderm assisted us in our endeavor to celebrate not just the beauty of Angeleños in-and-out but more of the Angeleño values,” Manuel said.

“Maraming salamat din po sa Belajandro Hotel operated by MRM Mercado Holdings Corp. led by President Ricarte Mercado, Directors Cristina Mercado, and Blessy Mercado, Director of Operations Cheley Mercado, and Director of Sales & Marketing Aldren Murillo, for accommodating us, serving as one of our sponsors,” Manuel added.

City Tourism Officer Anneleen Antonio-Sugui further said that the ladies had their body and shoe measurements for their official couture and shoes made by Bong Gonzales.

Also, with Manuel and Antonio-Sugui during the orientation are Chief Adviser IC Calaguas; Angeles City Economic Development Investment Promotions Officer Irish Bonus-Llego; and the MNA Team including Frederick Policarpio, Rosette Biag, Rommel Guina, and Marlon Tuazon.

ACTO Consultant Cecille Flores-Sanchez, Marna Dagumboy-Del Rosario, and Gerome Esguerra are also part of the MNA team.