BEAUTY, GRACE, AND DIVERSITY UNITE!

Meet the 17 stunning contestants from diverse towns and cities across the Bicol Region, shining bright in the 2023 Miss Bicolandia Beauty Pageant. Each one embodies the unique beauty and spirit of their hometowns, coming together to celebrate the rich tapestry of our region. The candidates’ names and their corresponding numbers (from left to right): Alexandra Krishna M. Oriño of Libmanan, Candidate No. 1; Camarines Norte’s Yzandra Feline E. Gorobat, Candidate No. 2; Tabaco City Albay’s Rani Lachmi Dado, No. 3; Vinzons, Camarines Norte’s Shiellany Mariz Balansin, No. 4; Sorsogon province’s Anne Jella Joven Pollarca, No. 5; Camarines Sur’s Iris Ignacio Oresca, No. 6; Calabanga Camarines Sur’s Mary Venus Odiamar, No. 7; Iriga City’s Sandip Kaler, No. 8; Pili Camarines Sur’s Reinsfer Khrizette Ranara, No. 9; Buhi Camarines Sur’s Shaina Ong Rabacal, No. 10; Libmanan Camarines Sur’s Anika Jade Maralit Alday, No. 11; Naga City’s Reynaleen Praferosa, No. 12; Tinambac Camarines Sur’s Ancela Carla G. Abay, No. 13; Daet Camarines Norte’s Jaren Carmie R. Raymundo, No. 14; Camarines Sur’s Trixia Jorgia Aganan, No. 15; Calabanga Camarines Sur’s Hanna Mae T. Panibe, No. 16 and Masbate province’s Precious Joezhel T. Mortel, No. 17. NEIL BALONDO/CEPPIO