CI TY OF SAN FERNANDO — Twenty-two ladies from different towns and cities in Pampanga are now gunning for the title of Mutya ning Kapampangan 2023.

The 2023 candidates were presented before members of the Pampanga media during a press pesentationbon Monday at the Capitol.

Mutya ning Kapampangan chairperson Mylyn Pineda Cayabyab said the event aimed to introduce the ladies to the members of the press and experience answering questions serving as their baptism of fire before the actual competitions.

Pineda-Cayabyab said this year’s pre-pageant is set on November 22 at SM City Pampanga.

The beauty contest coronation night is set on December 10 at the Bren Z.

Guiao Convention Center.

This year’s candidates include Joanne Marie Thornley of Angeles City, Louise Juliane Lopez of Apalit, Maureen Mungcal of Arayat, Samantha Meilyn Asthel Ducay of Bacol or, Elaine Dimasangal of Candaba, Micaela Karyme Santos of Floridablanca, Denise Mariah Guevarra of Guagua, Sophia Bianca Santos of Lubao, Stacey David of Mabalacat City,

Jennzis Rita Yabut of Macabebe, Gabrielle Galapia, Abegail Usi of Masantol, Ma. Gianshee Gorospe of Mexico, Jan Reanna Figueroa, Salma Eman of Porac, Nella Marie Dizon of San Fernando, Franceline Joy Mangulabnan of San Luis, Erica Batu of San Simon, Julette Mariella Mallari of Santa Ana, Ma. Cecilla Anne Ocampo of Santa Rita abd Cate Lee Carino of Santo Tomas.