Miss Universe Philippines * Cagayan de Oro 2024
By Mike Baños
Photos by Jade Adaza II & Sluggo Pujante Reyes III
Pageant Director Dennis N. Almazan and National Search Consultant Mags Cue
The Miss Universe Philippines-Cagayan de Oro 2024 Press & Public Presentation was held on 04 December 2023 at the Activity Center, Ayala Centrio Mall sponsored by Philhomes Development Corporation, in partnership with Ayala Malls Centrio Mall.
Mags Cue, National Search Consultant for Miss Universe Philippines
Ms. Mags Cue, the National Search Consultant for the whole Philippines for Miss Universe Philippines charged with identifying franchisee all over the PH, welcomed the guests to the event which included Councilors Jay Roa Pascual and Imee Moreno.
Rejellaine S. Vidad, Accredited Partner & Producer of Miss Universe Philippines Cagayan de Oro 2024
Together with Ms. Rejellaine S. Vidad of the main event sponsor Philhomes Development Corp., the accredited partner for Miss Universe Philippines in Cagayan de Oro, presented were the following candidates representing their respective barangays:
Alyssa Niña Ala-an (Brgy 1), Natazha Vea Bautista (Brgy 40), Theophany Belle Arcadio (Bugo), Christine Campion (Bulua), Paula May Paderanga (Camaman-an), An Cristie Tangcalagan (Canitoan), Ericka Dane Amante (Macabalan), Sol Sigrid Sumalhay (Gusa), Lynn Eirene Lomongo (Iponan), Mereyl Del Puerto (Indahag), Katrina Schaal (Kauswagan), Aira Jane Barata (Lapasan), Hanna Crystel Malay (Lumbia), Mia Jade Abueva (Nazareth), Zrinka Faith Non (Patag) and Rexzil Paayas (Tablon). Kyle Hyacinth Magas (Carmen) was indisposed and unable to attend but will rejoin the events once she has recovered from her illness.
The candidates wearing MAGS and Zack & Claire Footwear
The candidates had previously undergone screening and a workshops on pageant and personality development prior to their press and public presentation which was followed by a welcome party at Café Elysse at Malasag House hosted by Ms. Arissa Navarro, a gathering of the handlers, fashion designers, press, production team, and MUPH organizers. Café Elysse, SkinRev, and Pyramid Consolidated Builders Inc. sponsored the fabulous party with lavish wine and food, with Manuel Tan and Christer Kim hosting the games and program laughter and entertaining jokes.
The highlight of the party was the pairing of the top designers of the Oro Fashion Designers Guild (OFDG) with candidates. Following are the OFDG Designers and their assigned candidates:
Alyssa Nina Ala-an (Brgy 1) Ruvil Neri; Natazha Vea Bautista (Brgy 40) Gil Macaibay III; Theophany Belle Arcadio (Bugo) EJ Baconguiz; Christine Campion (Bulua) Melvin Lachica; Paula May Paderanga (Camaman-an) Alma Mae Roa; An CristieTangcalagan (Canitoan) Joshua Guibone; Kyle Hyacinth Magas (Carmen) Kiko Domo; Sol Sigrid Sumalhay (Gusa) Boogie Rivera; Lynn Eirene Lomongo (Iponan) Mavy Ladlad; Mereyl Del Puerto (Indahag) Arnold Neri; Katrina Schaal (Kauswagan) Ann Semblante; Aira Jane Barata (Lapasan) Mark Christopher Yaranon; Hanna Crystel Malay (Lumbia) Jugger 0ñate; Ericka Dane Amante (Macabalan) JieJie Aisa; Mia Jade Abueva (Nazareth) Roel Rosal; Zrinka Faith Non (Patag) Albert Rivera; and, Rexzil Paayas (Tablon) Juniel Doring.
The candidates at Cafe Elysee with (L-r) Roche F. Gabor, Marivic Y. Tabasan, Imee Moreno, Host Arissa Navarro, Mags Cue, and Rejellaine S. Vidad.
Other activities lined up for the pageant include a gift-giving program to cancer patients, a photo and video shoot, to be followed by a Gala Night at SM Downtown Event Hall on January 13, and a series of rehearsals prior to the January 27, 2024 Coronation Night at The Atrium, Limketkai Center.
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