Manila’s third district Congressman Joel Chua launched ‘Mutya ng Distrito 2023′, a beauty pageant which is aimed at giving young ladies from his district the chance to become the country’s next candidate for Miss Universe and help them realize their full potential.
Chua said during the launch of the said beauty pageant, that his project seeks to open the doors of opportunity for those aspiring to make it big in the world of promoting the district and possibly, even the country, in the future, by showcasing their beauty, talent and personality during the contest.
The beauty and personality search was participated in by representatives from the 16 Zones of District 3, Manila, where each zone was made to choose their representative according to their own set of criteria.
The candidates’ minimum qualification were as follows: registered voter from the zone they are representing, or parents are registered voters; 17 to 26 years old; single and with a minimum height of five feet and two inches.
Each candidate will be competing for the following categories: National Costume – made of 90% recycled materials; Casual Wear; Swimsuit Competition; Long Gown Competition and Talent Competition.
There will be three rounds, wherein the candidates will be judged according to beauty, pose and personality, talent and intelligence.
The winners will get cash awards, sash and bouquet. Apart from the winner, there will be four runners-up as minor and special awards will also be given for best in costume, long gown, swimsuit, casual wear and talent while non-winners will also get cash prizes.
The board of judges is composed of the following: Charlie Dungo, Director, Department of Tourism, Culture and Arts of Manila (DTCAM); B Viceral, promo officer of Vice Cosmetics; MPD -Station 14 chief Lt Col. Roberto Mupas; Ashley Montenegro, Miss Eco International Philippines 2022.
The pageant date itself will be held on May 13, 2023 at 8 p.m. at the Plaza Del Carmen (Bilivid Viejo St., Quiapo, Manila).
