BAGUIO CITY – A 19-year old from Kabugao town named Jazreal Jamila Enciso was crowned Miss Apayao 2023 during the grand coronation night at the BGVJR Memorial Sports Complex on Sunday, Feb. 12.
Enciso also won various awards including Best in Production Number, Best in Isnag Attire, Best in Swimsuit, Best in Filipiñana, Best in Advocacy, Miss Photogenic and Miss Articulate.
She bested six other aspirants to win the first ever crown for the town since the pageant started. Dayag ti Apayao 2020 Lia Caluya crowned Enciso.
Settling for the first runner-up was Miss Flora Edilyn Racasa, 24, while Kristine Mae Boccang, 23, from Conner copped 2nd runner-up while also garnering the Miss Flawless award.
Miss Sta. Marcela on the other hand took home Miss Catwalk, Miss Congeniality and Miss Beautiful Smile awards while Miss Luna was adjudged the best in Filipiniana Attire.
In Kalinga, the town of Rizal was made proud by Angeline Dupaya who clinched the Miss Kalinga 2023 title during their separate coronation night held on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
The 1st runner-up was Dori Loren Domingo of Tabuk City; 2nd Runner-Up Anele Jane Annogui (PMA Tanglaw Diwa Class of 1982); 3rd Runner-Up – Kaye Paga (Tinglayan LGU) and 4th Runner-Up – Althea Glate Butay (Partylandia Event Catering).