Natasha Jung was crowned Miss Caloocan 2023. Photos from Caloocan PIO
Nineteen-year-old Natasha Jung, a former Binibining Pilipinas candidate, was crowned Miss Caloocan 2023 on Saturday, besting 21 other candidates for the title.
At the grand coronation night held at the Caloocan Sports Complex celebrating the city’s 61st Founding Anniversary, Jung exhibited her beauty, talent and intelligence. She received P150,000 cash prize and products from various sponsors.
During the question and answer portion, she was asked by Aubrey Malapitan, wife of Caloocan Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan and one of the pageant judges, if the monument of national hero Andres Bonifacio may still be considered a significant historical landmark given that it is now being surrounded by many commercial establishments.
“The monument of Bonifacio is [part of] our history. That is the reason why Caloocan is known, for its history. It will forever be relevant,” said Jung, who represented Barangay 179. Aside from having joined Binibining Pilipinas, Jung also joined Miss World.
Meanwhile, Patricia Agapito was named first runner-up; Kairi Clemente as second runner-up; Ma. Christine Ordeviza as third runner-up, and Juliana Losito as fourth runner-up.
Patricia Agapito, Kairi Clemente, Ma. Christine Ordeviza andJuliana Losito. Photo from Caloocan PIO
During the pageant, Mayor Malapitan said the event aims to empower women and showcase their advocacies for their fellow citizens.
“Tonight, we celebrate women empowerment. Ang ating mga kandidata sa Miss Caloocan ang sumisimbolo sa mga katangian ng isang Pilipina,” he said. “Umaasa po ako na magiging inspirasyon kayo at ang inyong dedikasyon sa bawat Batang Kankaloo, lalo na ang inyong pagpapahayaag ng saloobin at pakikiisa sa mga programang panlipunan.”
Aside from Aubrey Malapitan, other personalities who made up the judging panel were Miss Universe 2016 Top 6 Maxine Medina and her cousin, TV anchor Dianne Medina, fashion designer Anthony Ramirez, and city councilor L.A. Asistio, who sits as chairman of the Tourism and Cultural Affairs. EDV