Isabela crowns its new queen during Bambanti Festival

Isabela, Philippines – As it celebrates its rich agricultural harvest through Bambanti Festival, Isabela province crowned on Wednesday, Jan. 25, its new beauty to reign as queen this 2023.

Catherine Joy Legaspi of San Manuel beat 28 other candidates to win her title as Queen Isabela 2023 and grab P50,000 cash prize during the grand coronation night held at Queen Isabela Park. The beauty also brought home gift certificates from different sponsors.

In a statement, the newly crowned beauty queen recalled the times when failing, for her, was not an option. She used to be so focused on the woman she wanted to become. She thought she was still far from success, only to realize she has come so far and that who she is today is the person she wanted to be.

“I got so afraid of failing that I kept myself on track as possible, kept myself firm and created no room for mistakes but as I recollect, I saw that those failures are what made me this competent today and I can say that I failed many times, got disappointed with my own performance but learned from it and that is why I succeeded,” Legaspi said.

From her experience which many can relate, she advised ‘everyone who’s fighting and anxious to fail’ that it’s okay ‘but don’t let your negativity consume you, enjoy life and let things flow according to God’s divine will.’

She credited her winning to her team, supporters and her dear San Manueleños, saying “I wouldn’t make it this far without your warm support and prayers. And without the help of the people that have been very hands on all throughout, this wouldn’t be possible.”

“This crown is not only for me but for all of us! SAN MANUELEÑOS, WE WON!” she exclaimed.

Other winners and awards

Ramon’s Johanna Trisha Cinco is Queen Isabela Culture & Arts, Cauayan’s Julie Mae Villanueva is Queen Isabela Tourism, Indigenous Peoples Community’s Jaycel Lumaig is first runner up, and Alicia’s Cherry Lee Garlijo is second runner up.

Meantime, Jon Jesusa Del Mundo of Naguilian got Best in Talent, Jazkaren Corpuz of Echague won Best Creative Attire, Christine Mae Mapatac of Roxas was awarded Best Portrait/Photogenic, while Juliemae Villanueva of Cauayan City was adjudged Best in Swimwear.

Further, Texter’s Choice Award was given to Karla Mae Dulay from the municipality of Quirino, and Best in Evening Gown was conferred to Juliemae Villanueva of Cauayan City.

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