The Mutya Ning Angeles (Mutya Ning Angeles) 2022 official designers expressed appreciation to the Angeles City government, which has consistently extended assistance to the local designers and the local fashion industry. 

A concrete example of this was when Mayor Carmelo ‘Pogi’ Lazatin mandated that the local designers craft the entire wardrobe of the MNA candidates, from the gowns, swimsuits, down to the shoes and even the accessories.

Among the official designers are Bhraye Adefuin, Jhune Angeles, Cholo Ayuyao, Clarence Ayuyao, Richard De Jesus, Enji Dobluis, RJ Guevarra, Bryan Henson, Carl John Miranda, Glenn Pablo, Rich Sabinian, MichViray and Manny Ocampo.  The shoes were customized by Bong Gonzales.

In the staging of MNA 2022, Chief Adviser Calaguas said that, aside from recognizing the beauty and wit of the Angeleña candidates and the resiliency of Angeleños, Mayor Lazatin aims primarily to promote the local works and talents of couturiers in Angeles City.

Mich Viray,  one of the official designers of MNA 2022, and who has been a designer for 10 years, said that sharing some of her masterpieces and seeing them worn by the lovely candidates experience is rewarding for her.

“My team and I are glad and grateful to be featured alongside other wonderful designers during the Mutya Ning Angeles 2022 pre-pageant. It was a privilege to be part of this event,” Viray added. 

Designer Cholo Ayuyao said that it was an honor being a part of MNA 2022, especially because it’s been a while since an event as grand as it has been staged. 

“It was a good feeling to participate more than anything,” Ayuyao said, who has been in the service for 22 years.

RJ Guevarra further highlighted the individuality and uniqueness of each designer, being amazed during the portion of the evening gown where all candidates showcased red long gowns designed and created by the official couturiers.

“Grateful ako for the opportunity and was able to contribute my talent,” Guevarra said, being engaged in the fashion industry for 22 years.

Clarence Ayuyao, a designer for 22 years, shared his amazement on how hard work paid off, to see his  creation being worn by the candidate. 

“Since we weren’t able to do a fitting, to my surprise it did fit her well and I saw how I envisioned my candidate during the pre-pageant. I was really happy,” Ayuyao said.

On behalf of the official designers, Bryan Henson, who’s been in the industry for 8 years, thanked Mayor Lazatin and the MNA Working Committee. “I was so thankful to be a part of this Organization and the journey of the candidates. Thanks to all the organizers and committee for recognizing us Angeles City designers, most especially to our beloved Mayor Lazatin, Ma’am IC Calaguas and maam Reina Manuel.” 

This was also echoed by Richard De Jesus, who has served more than three decades in the service, saying that his fellow designers did beautiful gowns for the ladies, and this became possible because of the initiative of the Lazatin administration to officially include them as the couturiers of the candidates. 

“My fellow designers did beautiful gowns as well. The candidates, everyone really performed well on stage. They really did their best and congratulations sa lahat ng Mutya. Congrats also and thank you to our beloved Mayor Lazatin,  Ma’am IC Calaguas, Ma’am Reina Manuel and also to Ms. Rosette, Marlon and Frederick, thank you for making us part of Mutya ning Angeles,” De Jesus said. 

Jhune Angeles, meanwhile said that the gown creations of the candidates are classy and elegant thus transforming a candidate’s aura and beauty during the pageant.

“As a designer being tasked and commissioned to create gowns for Mutya Ning Angeles candidates, it has always been a privilege on my part that I get to do and dress up candidate/s that were assigned to me,” Angeles, a designer for 34 years now, said.

The MNA 2022, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, is set to hold its coronation night on December 8, 2022 at the Grand Palazzo Royale. The grand winner will receive ₱1 million worth of prizes. The grand pageant is another priority project of Mayor Lazatin, and is co-presented by Beautéderm Corporation.