MUTYA NG PILIPINAS 2017 TALENT COMPETITION
Text and Photos by Noli A. Berioso
Mutya Ng Singapore Darlene Mae Reyes took home the coveted Best In Talent Award of Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2017 during the Talent Competition of the pageant held at the Atrium Lobby of Robinson’s Place in Las PInas City July 29, Sunday.
The event officially closed the preliminary competition of the 49th edition of the pageant. Reyes rendered an upbeat/rap song highlighted with a sexy dance number. Kristine Eirel Nolasco Mutya Ng Bulacan was adjudged first runner up while Mutya Ng Pampanga Arrianne Deseere Viardo and Mutya Ng Ilo-ilo Collen Chan tied for second runner - up.
Former Mutya Ng Pilipinas-Asia Pacific 2003 Jaime Jamie Liz Castillo , photographer Lito Sy and events host Onin Mas were among the members of the panel of judges. The event was hosted by Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2002 first runner - up Kristine Caballero-Kristine Caballero Aplal
The coronation night is on August 4, Friday, 7pm at Newport Theater in Resorts World Manila, Pasay City to be telecast on August 7, 9:45am before ASAP at Kapamilya Network ABS CBN 2.