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10/7/26, 12:00 PM

Seven candidates of the 2026 Mutya ng Pilipinas paid a courtesy call on Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte at the Sangguniang Panlungsod Session Hall on Wednesday, October 7.

They were accompanied by Mutya ng Pilipinas President and National Director Cory Quirino, who emphasized that the pageant promotes not only beauty but also the country’s culture, history and grassroots communities.

The first batch of candidates included Rachell Henry (Canada), Michaela Aguilar (Australia), Mauren Mungcal (Pampanga), Faith Bengil (Iligan City), Christine Austria (Parañaque), Kisha Panis (Samar), and Claire Cacal (Pangasinan).

City Councilors Myrna Dalodo Ortiz and Arnolfo Ricardo Cabling also attended the courtesy call.

Duterte welcomed the candidates and encouraged them to explore Davao’s attractions and experience its local food during their stay. Several candidates said they already felt at home upon arriving in the city.

The visit was part of the candidates’ scheduled activities in Davao for the 2026 Mutya ng Pilipinas pageant.

Seven candidates of the 2026 Mutya ng Pilipinas paid a courtesy call on Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte at the Sangguniang Panlungsod Session Hall on Wednesday, October 7.

They were accompanied by Mutya ng Pilipinas President and National Director Cory Quirino, who emphasized that the pageant promotes not only beauty but also the country’s culture, history and grassroots communities.

The first batch of candidates included Rachell Henry (Canada), Michaela Aguilar (Australia), Mauren Mungcal (Pampanga), Faith Bengil (Iligan City), Christine Austria (Parañaque), Kisha Panis (Samar), and Claire Cacal (Pangasinan).