By Mae Singuay

Fifteen lovely ladies will be vying for the crown at the Miss Bacolod MassKara 2023 coronation night at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum on Monday, October 16.

The candidates who will be competing for the title are Georgette Ysabelle Millan, Therese Pira-an, Tracy Mae Sunio, Marianel Tan, Geralyn Joy Basto, Allona Nejar, Jada Biaxyl Celeste, Janine Cabrillos, Cailah Jhane Delarma, Elli Rose Elola, Rose Mariel Sansing, Kyle Santillan, Ma. Ericka Panganiban, Crizwin Claire Española, and Yvonne Catamco.

The titleholder will bring home a P150,000 cash prize, while the second and third runners-up will have P100,000 and P80,000 in prizes, respectively.

Each candidate will be given an P80,000 prize from the Bacolod Yuhum Foundation after besting more than 70 aspirants for this year’s beauty pageant.

Winners for the Best in Talent and Best in Festival Costume will also be named tonight, along with special awards for Best in Long Gown Competition and Best in Swimwear.

Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2009 and actress Bianca Manalo will be one of the judges.

Interior Undersecretary Margarita Guiterrez, who is also the president of the Professional Models Association of the Philippines, will head the board of judges.

Actor and model Marco Gumabao will share the centerstage with actress and influencer Janeena Chan in hosting the coronation night.

Actor Carlo Aquino will serenade the ladies. /MS, WDJ