• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO
The sashing and presentation of the 21 candidates for the first Miss Universe Philippines – Negros Occidental will take place today at the Atrium, Northwing of SM City Bacolod at 4 p.m.
The candidates are Bernie Larit, Arianah Dimson, Jonalyn Grace Diamena, Allana Brodit, Frances Marie Monsale, Anika Rose Torres, Hannah Eureka Carriedo, Angeline Shane Javellana, Carvi Reyes Lacson, Dissa Figueroa, Franches Anne Laquibla, Althea Nicole Gadingan, Ina Marie Hengelmolen, Brittany Kendylle Gabutina, Mary Angelique Faye Cabellero, Angelica Janine Layoso, Cj Lois Nicole Wong, Louise Lian Bobe, Patricia Ysabel Galapino, Precious Ramiragen Batiancilla, and Elvie Mae Barrios.
The Charity Gala Night will be on November 14 at Roy’s Hotel & Convention Center, while the Grand Coronation Night will be on November 24 at SMX Convention Center Bacolod.
Only one winner will be selected to represent Negros in the Miss Universe Philippines Pageant.
Kashmere Granada, Miss Universe Philippines – Neg. Occ. local director, earlier said she took the risk to involve herself in this project because she believes that women in Negros have the capacity to put the province on the national stage.*
