AT A GLANCE
The pageant's executive chairperson, Pangasinan First Lady Maan Tuazon-Guico, noted that "for the first time in history, we have partnered with the Miss World Philippines Organization to enable major winners of Limgas na Pangasinan 2023 to automatically compete on the national level in Miss World Philippines and Miss Grand Philippines."
The candidates with the pageant's chair, Pangasinan First Lady Maan Guico (middle)
LINGAYEN - Limgas Na Pangasinan 2023 is a prestigious pageant gathering the best and fairest young ladies in this province of three million people. The grand finals of the much-awaited beauty search will be held on April 29 as part of this year's Pistaý Dayat (Sea Festival) celebrations.
In Pangasinense language, "limgas" refers to "something pure and beautiful." Last March 26, 25 hopefuls from the different municipalities of Pangasinan presented themselves to the media at the imposing Monarch Hotel in Calasiao. They enlightened everyone about their advocacies and what makes them the best example of an empowered woman who deserves to be crowned one of the major titles on the grand finals night.
The pageant's executive chairperson, Pangasinan First Lady Maan Tuazon-Guico, noted that "for the first time in history, we have partnered with the Miss World Philippines Organization to enable major winners of Limgas na Pangasinan 2023 to automatically compete on the national level in Miss World Philippines and Miss Grand Philippines."
The contestants displayed their intelligence and wit in the Question and Answer session with media
She added that Limgas na Pangasinan is no ordinary pageant as the crowned Queen will take home P200,000 and even the runner-up winners will win cash prizes as well. There will also be special awards for Best in Cultural Costume, Best in Talent, Miss Photogenic and Darling of the Press, among others.
"The provincial government will not only support the winners financially, we will also guide them every step of the way when they participate in the nationals," she revealed.
In his speech at the press presentation, Pangasinan Gov. Ramon "Mon" Guico III remarked that Pangasinan is one of the biggest, richest provinces in the Philippines, that's why they have decided to "level it up" with this year's pageant.
"We want to showcase how beautiful the province is and what the province can do for the nation. We know that this will be the start of something great. Galingan ninyo and make the province proud!," the governor extolled the ladies.
Pangasinan Gov. Ramon Guico III
Mrs. Guico pointed out that aside from being a platform for women empowerment, the pageant is also a good opportunity for the beautiful contestants to show their unique culture and heritage.
She added that a beauty search as big as Limgas Na Pangasinan 2023 will also create a ripple effect in the local economy as it will provide income to the creatives who will be involved in the project, such as designers, make-up artists, photographers and the like.
Following are the 25 candidates of this year's search representing the different towns of Pangasinan:
1. Kathie Lee Berco (Alaminos City)
2. Leah Tingco (Laoac)
3. Nikhisah Buenafe Cheveh (Binmaley)
4. Natasha Mae Rivera (Asingan)
5. Sarah Mae Ocampo (Bugallon)
6. Ane Ross Macayana (Mangatarem)
7. Norainne Azarcon (Rosales)
8. Angielyssa Jechelle Obedoza (Villasis)
9. Denise Joy Corpuz Flores (Lingayen)
10. Luna Veronica Disu (San Fabian)
11. Rose Ann Albania (Malasiqui)
12. Maure Charel Cacafranca (Sta. Barbara)
13. Rona Lalaine Lopez (Mangaldan)
14. Shalana Kristi Casiquin (Anda)
15. Bianca Julia Balute (Alcala)
16. Stacey De Ocampo (Bolinao)
17. Angel Marzan (Sta. Maria)
18. Ericka Mae Antolin (Urdaneta City)
19. Ghelsy Reign Ravago (Dagupan City)
20. Shayne Angela Solis (Calasiao)
21. Angel Louise Dolor (Dasol)
22. Jessa Mhey Quimson (Pozorrubio)
23. Khloe Anne Cortez ( Manaoag)
24. Julliane Ponio (Basista)
25. Karel Alejo (Binalonan)
