ILOILO – There are 15 official candidates for Miss Iloilo 2024.
Pageant organizers held a press presentation for the candidates at the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA) at the Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao district, on Nov. 17
Here are the 15 official candidates:
* Angel Jed Z. Latorre, 18, from Santa Barbara, Iloilo
* Raniella Louise A. Aguila, 21, from Cabatuan, Iloilo
* Fevy Marie T. Geca, 22, from Maasin, Iloilo
* Hamda A. Judicpa, 17, from San Miguel, Iloilo
* Clarise A. Deocades, 24, from Dumangas, Iloilo
* Shaima R. Al Yansuri, 26, from Guimbal, Iloilo
* Ronna Mae C. Doregios, 24, from Dumangas, Iloilo
* Nicklyn T. Jutay, 21, from Tigbauan, Iloilo
* Alexie Mae B. Brooks, 22, from Leon, Iloilo
* Ritz P. Banas, 18, from Lemery, Iloilo
* Meriel Faith J. Dumapit, 20, from Passi City
* Joanne Jane P. Naciongayo, 25, from Oton, Iloilo
* Jayve L. Dublas, 22, from Concepcion, Iloilo
* Reign Louise P. Ponta-oy, 21, from Pototan, Iloilo
* Pearl Angel R. Franco, 21, from Ajuy, Iloilo
During the press presentation, Jutay was selected as Darling of the Press for her excellent responses to the media’s questions.
Beverly Rosales and Sarah Peña, co-chairpersons of Miss Iloilo, presented the award to Jutay.
The Miss Iloilo coronation night will be held at the Iloilo Convention Center on Jan. 13, 2024. The winner will succeed Raniele Shaine S. Saulog of Cabatuan, Iloilo who was crowned Miss Iloilo 2023.
Miss Iloilo 2024 is one of the highlights of the Dinagyang Festival 2024, themed “Pagdayaw kay Señor Sto. Niño, Padayaw sang mga Ilonggo”.
The Iloilo Festivals Foundation, Inc. (IFFI) announced that eight tribes will compete for the Dinagyang tribes competition crown – a major festival highlight on Jan. 28 – while seven tribes will participate in the Dinagyang ILOmination on Jan. 26.
Other activities planned for Dinagyang 2024 include:
* Jan. 20-21 – Iloilo Arts and Music Festival
* Jan. 24 – Motorcade of Señor Santo Niño de Cebu
* Jan. 25-28 – Dinagyang Food Festival
* Jan. 26 – Fluvial and Solemn Foot Procession
* Jan. 26 – Dinagyang ILOmination Streetdance Competition and Floats Parade of Lights
* Jan. 27 – Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan
* Jan. 27 – Festive Parade Sponsors’ Mardi Gras
* Jan. 27 – Sadsad sa Calle Real
* Jan. 27 – Grand Religious Sadsad
* Jan. 28 (6 a.m.) – Concelebrated High Mass at the San Jose Parish Placer
* Jan. 28 (7 p.m.) – Awarding Ceremony at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand/PN
