Twenty-seven young Negrense ladies are vying for the “Lin-ay sang Negros 2025” title. The pageant is a highlight of the 29th Panaad sa Negros Festival, which will be held March 24-30.
The candidates are Akeisha Nicole Nuarin, Lin-ay sang Bacolod City, who is pushing for support to handmade products for environmental change; Tisha Alyanna Perocho, Bago, advocating for safety and resiliency on emergency program; Jewel Maxine Vasquez, Binalbagan, pushing for mental health awareness; Ericka Verwin, Cadiz, on inclusive sustainable tourism; Rheana Loquinario, Calatrava, pushing for education for every youth; April Joy Florendo, Candoni, on strengthening healthcare for a better Negros; Princess Michaila Togonon, Cauayan, advocating for inclusive education opportunities;
Jeremae Pacino, Lin-ay sang Don Salvador Benedicto, advocating for teen pregnancy prevention; Jalice De Carvalho, Escalante, pushing for awareness on mental health of abused children; Jorelyn Cabatac, Himamaylan, inclusive and equitable quality education for all; Susmita Angelique Ramos, Hinigaran, first aid to the barrio; Justine Joy Redocto, Hinoba-an, sustainable tourism;
Maxine Louise Martin, Lin-ay sang Ilog, advocating for awareness on the struggles of female youth; Lyrain Dela Torre, Isabela, preservation of culture and arts; Jay Belle Ramos, Kabankalan, pushing for agri development; Chermaine Faith Semillano, La Castellana, health equity and access for life; Julianah Cassandra Makilan, Manapla, education development; Chelzy Jallienne Subaldo, Murcia, ensuring a bag of hope for all;
Samantha Faye Rendon, Lin-ay sang Pontevedra, who is calling for mental wellness promotion; Shara Marie Tombocon, Pulupandan, mental health beyond gender expectation; Rochelle Cabanyog, Sagay, equitable and accessible healthcare for all; Mialyn Baldonado, Silay, on breaking barriers; Merian Paulynne Gajardo, Sipalay, igniting the spirit of volunteerism; Patricia Ysabel Enriquez, Talisay, eradicating illiteracy; Chattea Cajucson, Toboso, education for all; Justine Sherain Inson, Valladolid, combatting malnutrition; and Jada Biaxyl Celeste of Victorias, who is pushing for anti-violence against women and children.
The pageant will be held at the Panaad Stadium on Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m.
Pre-pageant events include the March 22 press presentation, which will be held at the SM City Event Center at 11 a.m.
In the afternoon of the same day the Festival Costume presentation is scheduled at 4 o’clock, also at SM City.
On Sunday, March 23, the candidates will participate in the Corporate Day activity and the talent competition, which will be held at Ayala Malls Central at 4 p.m.
All local government units are represented in the Lin-ay competition, except EB Magalona, La Carlota City, Moises Padilla, San Enrique and San Carlos City.
The winner will succeed Lin-ay sang Negros 2024 Kyla Rose Romarate of Victorias City.
Rene Hinojales returns as pageant director this year. | NWI
