ANGELES CITY – Twenty-two Mutya Ning Angeles (MNA) 2024 candidates showcased their beauty and wit as the city government, under the leadership of Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr., held a pre-pageant on November 9, 2024 at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center.
“Few weeks to go at makokoronahan na po ang susunod na Mutya Ning Angeles 2024,” Lazatin said. “We are now in full blast preparations for the grand coronation night.”
Lazatin also cited the MNA working committee for the efforts, hardwork, and preparations for the pre-pageant, and recognizing and congratulating the ladies for coming this far.
The pre-pageant was organized by the MNA working committee, led by Chief Adviser IC Calaguas, and Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel, with the help from members of the Angeles City Tourism Office, led by Anneleen Sugui, Angeles City Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office, headed by Irish Bonus-Llego, City Nutrition Office, led by Francis De Guzman, Information and Communication and Technology Division, headed by Michael Lising, Gender and Development Office, led by Mina Cabiles, Angeles City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, headed by Rudy Simeon, and City Information Office, led by Arnel San Pedro.
Also part of the working committee are Frederick Policarpio, Marlon Tuazon Rosette Ramos-Biag, Rommel “Poklong” Guina, Cecille Flores-Sanchez and Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario.
The MNA is also being co-presented by Beautéderm Corporation, led by President and Chief Executive Officer Rei Anicoche-Tan.
The official wardrobe of the candidates – from elegant gowns, and swimwear — were all locally made.
Policarpio, Biag and Tuazon created the Filipiana-inspired gowns for the pre pageant.
In addition, Policarpio created the swimwear for all 22 candidates.
Clark International Airport Corporation Chief Strategic Communications and Events Officer Augusto Sanchez, Hotels and Restaurants Association of Pampanga President Donna Ravina, Fashion Designer Mich Viray, Central Luzon Media Association Pampanga President Mark Allen Sison, and Pampanga Press Club President Noel Tulabut served as the panel of judges during the MNA pre-pageant.
Artist JC De Vera is also a guest host of the event.
The MNA coronation night will be on November 28, 2024 at the Grand Palazzo Royale.
