BONTOC, Mountain Province – The Bontoc Local Government Unit (LGU) commended its two representatives for taking home the most coveted crowns during the Search for Mr. and Ms. Mountain Province held recently, at the Eyeb Gym, Poblacion, Bontoc, Mountain Province.
Mr. Ran Jyle Agyao Dulay and also bagged several awards to include Best in Male Creative Attire and Best in Male Native Attire.
Ms. Meryl Jolina Yawan Soliven was also awarded Best in Female Creative Attire, Best in Female Swimwear, and Best in Evening Gown.
The pageant was conducted as part of the line-up of activities during the celebration of the 16th Lang-ay Festival and 56th Founding Anniversary.
Meanwhile, the Bontoc LGU also awarded a certificate of recognition to Barangay Tocucan for proudly representing the municipality during the Street Dancing, Street Chanting, and Cultural Showdown on April 5, 2023.
Barangay Tocucan has garnered the following awards: Champion during the Cultural Showdown (children’s category); 1st runner up during the Street Dancing (children’s category); 2nd runner up during the Street Dancing (mixed category).
The certificate was received by Municipal Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) David Coycoyen.