MATI CITY – In celebration of its 11th cityhood anniversary, the City Government of Mati crowned on Saturday night, June 16, this year’s Mutya ng Mati at the Mati Socio-Cultural Center.
Christine Legaspino, owned the crown and a P60,000 cash prize after she bested 14 other candidates.
Legaspino, a student of Davao Oriental State University (formerly known as Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology), earned the nod of the judges and the crowd’s applause when she pointed out in the question and answer portion that “the greatest enemy of Mother Nature are the people.”
She emphasized that in order not to become an enemy, one must preserve and protect the environment in any way possible, no matter how small the actions would be for as long as it is done collectively.
“The DENR is doing its best to protect Mother Earth, so let's support them in preserving and conserving the nature because if we save it today, we are not just saving it for ourselves but also for the future generations,” the 19-year old lass said.
Legaspino was followed by Cerlyn Cabanit (1st runner-up); Sofia Yu (2nd runner-up); Lucky Jeanelle Zamora (3rd runner-up); and Sunshine Abueva (4th runner-up). The runner-ups also brought cash prizes of P40,000; P30,000; P20,000; and P10,000, respectively.
Legaspino succeeded Ethel Louise Prudente- Dupa, who won the competition in 2017.
This year’s competition was judged by competent fashion designers, beauty expert, beauty queen and a public servant. It was chaired by Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago.
Completing the list of Mutya Ng Mati 2018 finalists are Mary Joy R. Evaristo; Kathleen C. Lorono; Jamaica P. Mindalano; Ede Chrisse A. Sandayan; Mary Joy B. Limas; Queen Datu; Czellestte T. Wating; Aljean Roxan L. Silveron; Mary Flor M. Ilog; and Ana Marie G. Castro.