TACLOBAN CITY – Kathreen Kaye Dacanay of Borongan City made history by winning the first-ever Miss Universe Philippines Samar Island title, bringing pride to her hometown and supporters.
A former Miss Pintados winner, Dacanay outshined 11 other candidates representing different localities across the three provinces of Samar Island.
With her victory, she now advances to the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant, where she will compete for the chance to represent the country at the Miss Universe competition in Thailand.
Aside from winning the crown, Dacanay also received several corporate awards, including Miss Erase Skin Care; Miss Allure Studio Aesthetic Clinic; Miss JD Printing Services; and Miss Mardon’s Coffee Shop.
Dacanay will join two other candidates from Eastern Visayas in the national pageant, namely, Angela Cabel – representing Tacloban City; and Yoshabel Lebico – representing Basey, Samar.
The Miss Universe Philippines Samar Island court is composed of 1st runner-up – Marriane Insigne (Dolores, Eastern Samar); 2nd runner-up – Jhyry-ross Yboa (Catbalogan City, Samar); 3rd runner-up – Catherine Wardle (Daram, Samar); 4th runner-up – Kristine Llanete (Zumarraga, Samar); and 5th runner-up – Merylene Diega.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
