14 ladies vie for Miss Balbalan 2023 crown

Balbalan, Kalinga – Earlier this week, the official social media page of Mayor Almar Malannag unveiled the 14 gorgeous candidates vying for the coveted Miss Balbalan 2023 crown.

The brain and beauty tilt is among the much-awaited highlight of the town’s annual “Manchatchatong Festival” come March 2 to 4. The celebration implies meeting up of the general population in Balbalan as a gathering, fortifying the unity, cooperation and love among the community.

Said festival coincides with Balbalan’s 115th Founding Anniversary commemoration.

Candidates

Following the screening process, the official candidates were made known to public as follows: Shelyn Tandi (Mabaca), Alana Layugan (Gawaan), Queenie Bayongan (Pantikian), Rose Ann Duguit (Maling), Christine Bagwingan (Poswoy), Crayven Kay-yang (Talalang), and Rosalinda Infiel (Balbalan Proper).

Also among the contenders are Daenaryl Nalog (Balantoy), Shayne Buyugan (Buaya), Angelica Rapada (Poblacion), Maria Aleth Nardo (Dao-angan), Wylan Christine Wacdisan (Ababa-an), Haleaza Mia Gannaban (Tawang), and Aveena Jashlyn Codod (Balbalasang).

Photo-liking for Miss Online Sensation Award

Earlier today, Mayor Malannag through his page released the official swimsuit portraits of the candidates for the photo-liking which will be the basis for Miss Online Sensation Award.

Part of the guidelines state that social media users may react and share “as many as they want.” For the reacts and shares to be counted, netizens must first like and follow “Banat Balbalan” Facebook page.

“Let's refrain from posting negative remarks on our candidates. Instead, let's show how iBalbalan supports and empower each other as they are labeled "Ilin chi Kaanusan un Gimpong,"” reminded the mayor.

Social media users may vote through this link . Online voting ends at 2:00 PM of March 2.

The pre-pageant is slated for Saturday, February 25.

Miss Balbalan 2023 will be crowned during the coronation on Friday night, March 03, at the KDCM Sports Center.

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