LINGAYEN, PANGASINAN—Twenty-one candidates for the Limgas na Pangasinan 2025 were presented to the media to determine who among them will be the Darling of the Press last Sunday at the Sison Auditorium here that will actually and officially start the quest.
Local media personalities were able to interview the candidates in the question-and-answer portion and voted on who will be this year’s darling of the press.
The candidates were joined by their respective mayor and tourism officer or representative.
Pageant executive chair, Pangasinan First Lady Maan Tuazon Guico, encouraged the ladies to give their best shot and represent the province with utmost honor and pride.
“Limgas holds a special place in my heart. We have continued to provide Pangasinense women with the opportunity to empower themselves in government units and in our province. In fact, our winners are the official representatives of our province to various national beauty pageants showcasing the talent and pride of Pangasinan,” Mrs. Guico said.
Vice Governor Mark Ronald DG. Lambino, who delivered the welcome message, was joined by his wife, Atty. Melanie Lambino.
“Limgas is not just a presentation of beauty, not just about brains, but also the capacity of a woman to represent the beauty and strength as well as the capacity of the province of Pangasinan,” the vice governor stated.
The 21 Limgas na Pangasinan candidates are: 1) Reign Joy C. Lim (Bayambang); 2) Kayzee Chasta P. Brillo (Umingan); 3) Leinahtan L. Sarmiento (San Carlos City); 4) Kyla S. De Leon (Basista); 5) Xyza Nicole S. Aguilar (Mangaldan); 6) Louise Anne A. Vergara (San Manuel); 7) Cheska T. Donato (Bugallon); 8) Grace Jineah C. Lumague (Pozorrubio); 9) Clarisse C. Borbe (Alcala); 10) Liannah Jermayne L. Mangosong (Asingan); 11) Felicity C. Mamplata (Lingayen); 12) Krysha R. Villanues (Binalonan); 13) Marianne Jinnah F. Nandin (Balungao); 14) Chelsea Mae M. Oranza (Malasiqui); 15) Alannis Sophia Melarne F. Hiidge (Sual); 16) Ma Julianne Vernice F. Nandin (Rosales); 17) Venus B. Sawaysaway (Dasol); 18) Freda V. Rosario (Labrador); 19) Angelica Joy B. Flores (Sta. Barbara); 20) Claire Arwen V. Cacal (Calasiao); 21) Rosemarie O. Ernang.
The top three winners will automatically represent Pangasinan in national beauty tilts.
Preliminary competition will be held on April 13, while the much-awaited Grand Coronation Night will be on April 25.
Last year’s winners were also present during the press presentation.
(Ruby F. Rayat/Krizzia Mamaril PIMRO)
