The Saniata ti Nueva Vizcaya pageant has officially begun with the Arrival, Sashing, and Reveal of the Saniata Crown Ceremony today, May 2, 2025, in the Carlos M. Padilla Convention Center, Capitol Compound, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.
Fifteen candidates between the ages of 18-24, hailing from every municipality in Nueva Vizcaya, made their entrance accompanied by their municipal officials. This was immediately followed by the Likha’t Habi Fashion Show, a collaborative innovation among the Provincial Tourism and Culture Office led by Acting Chief Marichelle O. Costales, the Mun-abol Weavers of Capisaan, Kasibu, jewelry designer Enida Danao, and fifteen fashion designers from each municipality, including Pageant Director Michael Barassi for Aritao.
The fifteen Saniata ti Nueva Vizcaya candidates are as follows:
Alfonso Castaneda – Rhaya P. Nacional
Ambaguio – Lovelyn E. Ackyapas
Aritao – Alliah S. Bernabe
Bagabag – Karen Mae G. Guieb
Bambang – Margarette Jasmine Grail A. Binaldo
Bayombong – Clarita Esperanza M. Dychitan
Diadi – Micah Angela M. Sicat
Dupax del Norte – Princess Allysa T. Almuete
Dupax del Sur – Khyla M. Castillejos
Kasibu – Denise Monina E. Paran
Kayapa – Chrislyn B. Atteo
Quezon – Kenderlein M. Natura
Santa Fe – Kathreen D. Balbutan
Solano – Jean Irish H. Molina
Villaverde – Britney Jean P. Abigon
The Likha’t Habi Fashion Show saw the creations of one fashion designer from each municipality, incorporating at least 60% of a Mun-abol textile and the carabao-horn jewelry pieces of Enida Danao, modeled by the Saniata candidates. Each ensemble was unique in its use of the materials at hand and is representative of the designer’s perception of their home municipality, thus showcasing the differences among cultures within the province.
The fifteen fashion designers for each municipality are, as follows:
Alfonso Castaneda – Paolo Miguel M. Lictao
Ambaguio – Jean Lennart A. Mariano
Aritao – Michael Barassi
Bagabag – Aaron Navarette
Bambang – John Mark Fernandez
Bayombong – Kristian C. Tabita
Diadi – Mark Moises Dela Cruz
Dupax del Norte – Gyan Gabrielle Agub
Dupax del Sur – Jeanchael O. Aguila
Kasibu – Ernesto N. Baylon
Kayapa – Ronnel Gapasin
Quezon – Bee Jay A. Ananayo
Santa Fe – Kurt Tuguinay
Solano – Dan Anel M. Marabu
Villaverde – Jordan B. Revilla
The Fashion Show was immediately followed by the Saniata Press Conference, during which the Vizcaya Reporter staff, the media partners of the PLGU, select vloggers, and civilian attendees of the province were free to ask questions of the candidates. With obvious excepted topics on politics and the upcoming elections, members of the media and even the former Saniata candidates of Saniata 2024 questioned the candidates on their qualities, advocacies, and future intentions as representatives of Nueva Vizcaya.
The Saniata ti Nueva Vizcaya preliminaries will continue throughout the month, with events such as a Familiarization tour of Malico, Sta. Fe for the candidates; the Swimsuit, Casual Wear, and Panel Interview to be held in PLT Wellness and Mt. Resort on May 7; and the Parada ti Saniata scheduled for May 21, with the pageant itself to culminate in the Grand Coronation Night on May 23, 2025. /igmb
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