MUTYA NG DABAW 2016 CANDIDATES. Thirty candidates vying for the Mutya ng Dabaw crown are presented to the public during the press conference on Monday, February 15. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
DAVAO CITY – Out of the 50 applicants who were screened on Saturday, February 13, 30 Davaoeñas have been named to compete for the annual Mutya ng Dabaw pageant on March 15.
Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, the chair of the beauty pagent committee, said these are the following candidates who have qualified:
1. Rhena A. Rubio
2. Ariesha Faith M. Dimaano
3. Shandia Kit L. Tunguia
4. Ferlly Cruz Abangan
5. Porscha Y. Sungahid
6. Mary Chelsie Del Mar
7. Allyza Molly T. Teodoro
8. Suzette S. Encarnacion
9. Anna Dominique M. Margas
10. Jean Paulette Generoso
11. Jastine Joy D. Iyo
12. Joenica Dale Adarna Roque
13. Lucille Gokotano
14. Angelica Lopez Almaden
15. Jovilyn Cueva Gayan
16. Thea Margarette R. Elipio
17. Elda Louise S. Aznar
18. Michelle Y. Castidad
19. Sharlyn Mae M. Ugdaracion
20. Maria Karis Gabriela Marquez Del Corro
21. Analou Bangcot
22. Keena Alyssa Prell Streegan Dacuaor
23. Jennica Alexis M. Siocon
24. Kathleen Beniga
25. Mary Grace J. Endoso
26. Alexan Lynette L. Cabeguin
27. Anne Dominik O. Supera
28. Mithi Laya R. Miclat
29. Dane Rhea Sillo
30. Diana Ruth Lataquin
Alejandre, who also heads the Committee on Tourism said that this year’s 79th Araw ng Davao will be Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s last event appearance as the city mayor.
“So, gusto namo nga mapagwapo, manindot atoang presentation sa atoang Mutya ng Davao. Kasi ito na yong last Mutya ni Mayor na makajoin siya (So we would like to make this beautiful since this will be the last Mutya pageant that Mayor will be joining as the city mayor),“ Alejandre said.
The pre-pageant night will be held on February 24 at the Abreeza Mall where the Top 15 finalists will be chosen. The talent show will be held at the Gaisano Mall of Davao on February 27.
According to the Mutya ng Dabaw official Facebook page, the ideal Mutya: “is one who is strong and independent; enlightened and socially aware; politically active in promoting gender equality; intelligent and articulate in more than one language; confident yet humble; believes that all of God’s creations are beautiful; and whose talents and skills serve not just her personal growth, but also dedicated to developing her community and in promoting peace.” (davaotoday.com)
