MUTYA NG PILIPINAS 2017 LONG GOWN COMPETITION
Text and Photos by Noli A. Berioso
Thirty elegant with a shade of blue evening gowns were worn by the official candidates of Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2017 pageant during the Long Gown Competition here at the picturesque Alta D'Tagaytay.
The weather was not a hindrance to all the supporters and media people who tropped and watch and cover the event, the second to the last preliminary event before the coronation night of Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2017 at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City on Aug. 4
Sandrianne Esquilona Mutya Ng Pilipinas Tarlac bested the other 29 candidates and took home the coveted Best in Long Gown Award wearing a creation by Rian Fernandez. Janie Alipo-on Mutya Ng Navotas City was first runner-up and Ilene Astrid De Vera Mutya Ng Cebu bagged the 2nd runner-up honor.
Special awardees of the night are Jan-jannie Loudette Vicencio Alipo-on - Mutya Hotel 101 Manila
Angela Carla Sandigan - Mutya Alta D’ Tagaytay
Lian Enumerable - Mutya Rain-or-Shine
Jaila Eunice Ragindin - Mutya ng AR Travels
Present during the event is the newly elected Mutya Ng Pilipinas president Ms. Hemilyn Escudero - Tamayo who welcomed all the guests at the magnificent Hotel
members of the panel of judges includes designer Albert Andrada, fashion guru James Cooper, former Mrs. Universe Philippines and Vice Mayor of Pola in Mindoro Jennifer Cruz; Mutya Ng Pilipinas Leren Mae Bautista; ABS-CBN corrspondent Mario Dumaual, the head of Alta D’ Tagaytay Bernie Corpuz, photographer Lito Sy among others.
The winner of best designer Award will be known during the finals night of the pageant.