Pacto de Sangre Int’l title up for grabs

BY BOY RYAN B. ZABAL

Up to 17 young candidates will compete in this year’s Miss Pacto de Sangre International crown on February 24 in New Washington, Aklan.

The official candidates are Roxette Regalado, Donna Jane Aroskin, Justine Micca Justiniane, Marie Angela Andrade, Ivy Charresse Vega, Irene Fe Saren, Jeanny Lee Manalaysay, Shenna Ellica Retiro, Kriztal Kaye Tupas and Joanna Carla Taladtad.

Other candidates are Johanna Marie Germentil, Gleanne Insecto, Suzzane Clair Cedillo, Clariewyn Crisostomo, Emmanuel Alejsa Martinez, Rovie Ann Teodosio and Febe Glaikka Albisor.

The pageant is sponsored by the municipal government of New Washington, Aklan and Pacto de Sangre Management Board in partnership with Glorious J Café and Dyosa Negra Events Planner.

The crown hopefuls will compete for Best in Production Number, Miss Congeniality, Best in Swimsuit, Miss Photogenic, Best in Evening Gown and Top Model awards.

The event starts at 7 p.m. at New Washington Auditorium and Sports Complex on February 24. Ticket prices at P40.

The coronation night of the grand winners will be on March 2 at New Washington Auditorium and Sports Complex in celebration of the municipal fiesta commemorating the heroes of Pacto de Sangre.

Pacto de Sangre, a Spanish term for blood compact symbolized the revolt of Katipuneros against the Spanish authorities, which happened at Sitio Kuntang, Ochando, New Washington on March 3, 1897.