With the pageant theme, “Creating the Future Now,” the search for Miss Makati 2019 is focused on highlighting women’s roles in building a smart, sustainable, and future-ready Makati. The event is part of the month-long observance of the 349th Araw ng Makati themed “Makati 2025: Fast-Tracking Progress.”
On behalf of the mayor, Dwayne Samarista of the city's Museum and Cultural Affairs Office (MCAO) welcomed members of the media and proudly presented the 24 Makatizen women who passed the preliminary screenings and made it to the final stage of the pageant.
In a statement, Mayor Abby said Miss Makati 2019 shall embody the shared vision and aspirations of the city and its people. “From among our candidates, we will seek not only beauty, grace and intelligence, but also the ability to inspire positive change among fellow Makatizens,” she stated.
The candidates hail from the different barangays of Makati were able to meet the basic qualifications set for the search for Miss Makati, as follows: single, Filipino, female; 17-25 years old; lives, works or studies in Makati; at least 5’4” tall; and at least high school graduate or currently in Grade 12.
The coronation of Miss Makati 2019 will be held at the Makati Coliseum on Friday at 6 pm.
The board of judges will be chaired by fashion designer Albert Andrada, and will include designers Paul Cabral and Anthony Ramirez; Shiela Romero, CEO of Air Asia; Kate Pagkalinawan, CEO and president of iSkin Aesthetic Lifestyle; George Royeca, Angkas regulatory and public affairs head; Tim Yap, TV host and entrepreneur; actor-singer Franco Laurel; and actress and Miss World 1993 2nd Princess Ruffa Gutierrez.
Ruffa made a surprise appearance at the presscon and gave the contestants precious pageant pointers while at the same time, reminisced her pageant days in Binibining Pilipinas and Miss World in 1993.
The 24 finalists are: Micah Beatrice San
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