Impressive wit, adorable character, and awesome talents were showcased by young Bayambangueños in Little Mr. and Ms. Bayambang 2023 at Balon Bayambang Events Center last April 1, 2023.

Sven Alchemist dela Cruz from Brgy. Bacnono and Jelyana Mhee S. Navales from Brgy. Bical Sur were crowned as Little Mr. and Ms. Bayambang 2023 respectively with their irresistible charm and overflowing potential, proving that even young Bayambangueños are also talented and that they can also spark inspiration among other people.

The winners each received P50,000 cash, and P10,000 worth of Rjay Cruz formal attire.

Aoi Rose Tahanlangit from Brgy. Malimpec and Vladmir Isaiah M. Pulido from Brgy. M.H. Del Pilar were First Runners-Up, each receiving P30,000 cash. Second Runners-Up Brilliant Diamond from Brgy. Magsaysay and Raiden Josiah T. Chico from Brgy. Mangayao received P20,000 cash.

Sven was also hailed as Mr. Photogenic and Brilliant Diamond Tulagan was also named as Best in Sportswear, Best in Formal Attire, and Best in Talent.

Meanwhile, Matteal Benodette Aquino from Brgy. Bical Norte was adjudged as Best in Talent and Best in Sports Wear, while Lance Kyler Garcia from Brgy. Tambac was named as Best in Formal Attire and Isabela Mihaela Dumitru from Brgy. Magsaysay was Ms. Photogenic.

Likewise, John Kenneth N. Morales from Brgy. Beleng and Ivanna Trina Botwinik from Brgy. Zone II captured the hearts of the crowd as they received the Darling of the People Award. Sven and Sophia T. Prestoza from Brgy. San Vicente have received the Most Adorable Award, while Alston Mayer L. Favi from Brgy. Amancosiling Sur and Ivanna was awarded as Mr. and Ms. Centro Verde. On the other hand, Matteal and Jhuzanne Athena Ferrer from Brgy. Zone VII won Mr. and Ms. Rotary Club, respectively.

Serving as judges were Mr. David Vidad, Mr. Rjay Cruz, Ms. Rea Patrice Palor, Bb. Bayambang 2023 Sandra de Luna, and Ms. Julieta Ricometa, who also led the awarding of sash and prizes to the winning candidates.

Bb. Bayambang 2022 Jan Rlee de Guzman and SB staff Sergio delos Santos ably emceed the lively whole-day affair, which is another brainchild of Municipal Administrator, Atty. Rodelynn Rajini S. Vidad, and her creative team.

This year’s candidates of Little Mr. and Ms. Bayambang have not only proven that young Bayambangueños are talented, but they also showed that the future of Bayambang is as bright as their sweet smiles and angelic faces.

(Photos: Reymark R. Bumatay, BNHS; Xerxesh Gloria, LGU-PIO)