AFTER almost three years in hiatus because of the pandemic, Mutya ng Pilipinas, one of the country’s longest-running and well-loved national beauty tilts, is back with the press presentation of the 40 official candidates for its 52nd edition held at Citadines Bay City Manila in Pasay City, where they were presented to members of media in royal blue swimsuits by Sony Boy Mindo.
Reigning Mutya ng Pilipinas – Asia Pacific International Klyza Castro, who was crowned in 2019, also graced the event where media voted 3 “Darlings of the Press” namely: Iona Gibbs of Bataan, Katherine Topsnik of Guindulman, Bohol; and Bea Margarett Madea of Muntinlupa.
“In keeping with the spirit of these challenging times, Mutya ng Pilipinas chooses to be relevant by embracing sustainability and inclusivity,” shared Cory Quirino, Mutya ng Pilipinas president. “As such, significant partnerships have been forged with notable LGUs such as Dapitan in Zamboanga del Norte for ecotourism, Dasmariñas, Cavite for progressive development, and Silang, Cavite for green advocacy and sustainability.”
The official candidates are: Eloisa Lanuzga, Albay; Nathalie Griffiths, Australia; Eirine Juliane Granada, Bacolod; Iona Gibbs, Bataan; Charisse Anthea Abanico, Batangas City; Shindell Atibula, Biliran; Angelli Mae Garcia, Bohol; Juvel Cyrene Bea, Bulacan; Arianne Galenzoga, Cagayan de Oro; Jesi Mae Cruz, California; Carla Tobias, Caloocan City; Jeanette Reyes, Camarines Sur; Janine Ahmad, Camarines Norte; Margaret Anne Rodrigo, Canada; Jessica Holz, Catanduanes; Rachel Andrea Olivo, Cavite; McKaye Dela Cruz, Cebu; Erica Kyla Punsalan, Concepcion, Tarlac; Katherine Topsnik, Guindulman, Bohol; Joycee Lavida, Iloilo City;
Precious Enriquez, Kidapawan; Megan Campbell, Lapu-lapu; Shannon Robinson, Makati; Ilyssa Mendoza, Melbourne; Pia Malabanan, Mindoro; Bea Margarett Madea, Muntinlupa; Arianna Kyla Padrid, Northern California; Abiah Dicdican, Ormoc; Kyle Celine Dorado Laughead, Pampanga; Karla Mae Casco, Parañaque; Sophia Torres, Pasig; Breana Asher Macalinao, Quezon City; Anjeanette Japor, Quezon Province; Ma. Flordeliz Mabao, Rizal; Jaya Jarabejo, Sorsogon; Priya Mundi, Southern California; Jirah Bantas, Tantangan, South Cotabato; Michele Angela Okol, Surigao del Norte; Marcelyn Bautista, Tarlac City; Zeah Nestle Pala, Tarlac Province.
Top titles at stake are: Mutya ng Pilipinas 2022, Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism International, Mutya ng Pilipinas – World Top Model and Mutya ng Pilipinas – Overseas Communities. Instead of runners-up, 3 ladies will also be bestowed titles of equal ranking namely: Mutya ng Pilipinas – Luzon, Mutya ng Pilipinas – Visayas and Mutya ng Pilipinas – Mindanao, to encourage hometown girls from all over the country to join the pageant in its thrust for a purposeful tomorrow.
The grand coronation night will be held on December 4, 6 p.m. at the FilOil EcoOil Center in San Juan.
