Kristine Billy Tabaday, representing the Ayat Festival of La Union, swept four special awards during the preliminary competition of Reyna ng Aliwan held at Aliwan Theater, Pasay City on Friday, July 14.
She was recognized as Miss Charm, Miss White Rose, Miss Photogenic, and Best in Swimsuit.
Five other candidates also stood out, clinching the awards of Miss Friendship, Netizen's Choice, and Best in Evening Gown.
Both Miss Antipolo Maytime Festival Erika Maie Sawma and Miss Palawod Festival Melanie Grace Gillamac received the Miss Friendship award.
Gheneza Marie Mueller, the representative of the Udyakan Festival, was the recipient of the Netizen's Choice award.
Best in Evening Gown was given to Miss Sinulog Festival Kiara Liane Wellington.
Miss Tagultol Fishing Festival Natalya Margaret Lindsay received the Miss Unique Smile.
Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) President Jun Nicdao, MBC Vice President for Sales Santiago ‘Santi’ Elizalde, and DZRH anchor ‘Lakay Mayor’ Deo Macalma bestowed the sashes and the gift checks to the winners.
The candidates who will be awarded Best in Festival Costume and Miss Confidence will be announced at the awarding ceremony on Saturday, July 15.
The beauty queen who will vie for the prestige Reyna Ng Aliwan Crown will also be revealed on the same day.
