Maginoo at Magandang Dalahican 2024

 Official candidates meet the media

By Earl D C. Bracamonte 

Aged 17 to 25, the official candidates of the Maginoo at Magandang Dalahican 2024 competition were formally introduced during the Press Presentation at the Dalahican Elementary School covered court.

The production presented fast-paced fashion segments with the candidates donning fabulous barong & terno designs, as well as identical swimwear designs for the male and female contestants.

The official female contestants are:

- Hariet S. Ellaga 

- Kimberly C. Ela

- Precious Mhey M. Montenegro

- Radhakrishna C. Nicodemus (Winner, Best in Filipiniana / Darling of the Press, 1st runner-up)

- Darlyn Joy Dator

- Arel Seanel Catapat (Best in Filipiniana, 1st runner-up)

- Niña D. Montuerto (Best in Filipiniana, 2nd runner-up)

- Fionna A. Landicho (Darling of the Press, 2nd runner-up)

- Kathleen E. Biado (Winner, Darling of the Press)

- Shervill Cyd M. Ramirez

- Anna Joy Abrigo

- Nicole L. Aberia

On the other hand, the male contestants are:

- Jasper C. Brucelo 

- Jirrom Dacallos 

- Joshua E. Enteria (Best in Barong, 2nd runner-up)

- Ivan Aliester A. Barola (Best in Barong, 1st runner-up/ Darling of the Press, 1st runner-up)

- John Lester Salamillas

- Karl Matthew P. Baracael

- Lancine R. Blasorca (Winner, Best in Barong / Winner, Darling of the Press)

- Justin Pacis 

- John Rex A. Martinez

- Jayson Mark Vidallon (Darling of the Press, 2nd runner-up)

- Benjo Regondola

- Lush Rayden Peregrin

More special awards, as well as the major titles, will be announced during the final show.

Project director SK Kagawad Jeric Lopez Pacao and the Executive Committee invite local spectators to witness the coronation rites tonight, October 21.