• CHERYL G. CRUZ
The 29 Lin-ay sang Negros 2024 beauties were presented and officially sashed March 18, during the launching of the 28th Panaad sa Negros Festival, at the Capitol Park and Lagoon in Bacolod City.
They are Elli Rose Elola, representing Bacolod City; Stephanie Kyle Salimbot, Bago; Lestly Paclauna, Binalbagan; Ayha Jane Sucajel, Cadiz; LJ Delima, Calatrava; Queencyl Kaye Tiwanac, Candoni; Zoe Clarisse Limson, Cauayan;
Janice Villanueva, Lin-ay sang Don Salvador Benedicto; Eynna Mei Lu, E.B. Magalona; Sawdia Shadia Soliva, Escalante; Ryza Fortuna, Himamaylan; Gelisa Marie Nangan, Hinigaran; Uriel Minaves, Hinoba-an;
Patricia Ysabel Galapino, Lin-ay sang Ilog; Hannah Fornis, Isabela; Daniela Arroz, Kabankalan; Camela Kyla Badillo, La Carlota; Marie Louise Adolacion, La Castellana; Leanne Florentino, Moises Padilla; Deanne Yvette Guinanao, Murcia;
Crizwin Claire Española, Lin-ay sang Pontevedra; Urica Jane Zerrudo, Sagay; Rio Calonia, San Carlos; Carlyn Claire Silva, San Enrique; Ed Marie Aguilar, Sipalay; Arianah Dimson, Silay; Roshyn Kate Jamantoc, Talisay; Girlie Ann Gadiano, Toboso; and Kyla Rose Romarate, Victorias.
There are no contestants representing Manapla, Pulupandan, and Valladolid.
The reigning Lin-ay sang Negros is Alliah Janine Al Rashid of Cauayan.
As per the Lin-ay sang Negros 2024 Facebook post, the press presentation and talent competition will be held on April 12; festival costume competition, April 14; and corporate day and preliminary Q&A, April 16, all at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central.
The coronation night is set April 19 at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod, and is one highlight of this year’s Panaad sa Negros Festival from April 15 to 21. | CGC
