Miss Bacolod Masskara 2023 Candidates + Darling of the Press

It is now official! We have 15 contestants vying for the Miss Bacolod MassKara 2023 crown! Who is it going to be? Meet the young ladies in their white shirts and jeans as they gamely answered some questions from the members of the media during the press presentation last Sunday, October 1, at SM City Bacolod.

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Dates to Remember for Miss Bacolod MassKara 2023

• 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 – 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹
• 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 – 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 | 𝗦𝗠 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱

The most anticipated event in #SuperCityBacolod

MassKara Queen Coronation Night
𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭9, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 | 𝗨𝗦𝗟𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺

Sashing Ceremony for the Miss Bacolod Masskara 2023 Candidates

The Miss Bacolod MassKara coronation night is one of the main and most anticipated events in the celebration of the MassKara Festival in Bacolod City.

Our 15 candidates walked the ramp and answered questions as they were presented to the people and the media at the Northwing Atrium of SM City Bacolod. The event was attended by Bacolod Mayor Albee Benitez and Councilor Ising Salanga.

Candidate no. 8, Janine Cabrillos, was also awarded the title of Darling of the Press for her excellent insights on what a SuperCity should be like.

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Official Candidates for Miss Bacolod MassKara 2023

Meet the candidates of the Miss Bacolod MassKara 2023. Their sashes were given to them by the directors of the Bacolod Yuhum Foundation headed by Ms. Katherine Matiling.

1 – Georgette Ysabelle Millan, 19

• School: University St. La Salle
• Course: 2nd Year – AB Psychology
• Advocacy: Sustainability: Sustainable Fashion, Environmental Sustainability, and Sustainable Livelihood

2 – Therese Pira-an, 22

• School: Riverside College Inc.
• Course: 2nd Year – BS Physical Therapy (Currently taking a gap year)
• Advocacy: Animal Welfare and Protection

3 – Tracy Mae Sunio, 23

• School: Riverside College Inc. (Former Student)
• Course: BS Psychology (Former Student)
• Work/Employer: Breakthrough Realty LLC (Virtual Assistant)
• Advocacy: Diverse Disabilities Awareness

4 – Marianel Tan, 22

• School: University of St. La Salle – Bacolod
• Course: AB Communications
• Advocacy: Advocate for the Humane Treatment of Animals

5 – Geralyn Joy Basto, 20

• School: University of St. La Salle – Bacolod
• Course: 2nd Year – BS Business Administration
• Advocacy: Sex Education

6 – Allona Nejar, 24

• School: Colegio San Agustin – Bacolod
• Course: Graduate – BS Tourism Management
• Advocacy: Women Empowerment

7 – Jada Biaxyl Celeste, 19

• School: University of St. La Salle
• Course: 1st Year – Business Administration
• Advocacy: Youth Empowerment

8 – Janine Cabrillios, 22

• Work/Employer: Bacolod Triumph Hardware
• Advocacy: Youth Empowerment and Inclusivity

9 – Cailah Jhane Delarma, 21

• School: University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos
• Course: 2nd Year – BS Electrical Engineering
• Advocacy: Advocate for Elderly Care

10 – Elli Rose Elola, 23

• School: University of the Philippines
• Course: Graduate – BS Psychology
• Advocacy: Mental Health Awareness

11 – Rose Mariel Sansing, 22

• School: Colegio San Agustin – Bacolod
• Course: Graduate – BS Medical Technology
• Work/Employer: Christian Legacy Montessori School
• Advocacy: HIV/AIDS Awareness

12 – Kyle Santillan, 18

• School: Rafael B. Lacson Memorial High School
• Course: Grade 12 – STEM
• Advocacy: Youth Empowerment

13 – Ma. Ericka Panganiban, 22

• School: VMA Global College
• Course: 3rd Year – BS Tourism Management
• Advocacy: Promoting Sustainable Tourism Through Modern Ways

14 – Crizwin Claire Española, 20

• School: La Consolacion College – Bacolod
• Course: 3rd Year – BS Tourism Management
• Advocacy: Promoting Local Tourism Miss Bacolod

15 – Yvonne Catamco, 22

• School: University of St. La Salle
• Course: 4th Year – BS Tourism Management
• Advocacy: Advocate for Underprivileged Children

Miss Bacolod-World Janine Gelera

The press presentation and sashing ceremony were graced by Miss Janine Gelera, Miss Bacolod-World 2023.

Miss Bacolod MassKara 2023 Committee

• Chairperson – Jojie Dingcong
• Co-Chairperson – Eli Tajanlangit
• Creative Director – Rodney Mitz
• Executive Producer – Carlos Durana
• Production Manager – Ariana Corpuz
• Official Stylist – Chino Christopherson
• Official Video Team – Jerancy Antonio Productions
• Overall Production – Team Acids Production
• Words By: Paula Joanne Dequilla
• Voice Over Talent: Dana Novales

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