Legazpi City Mayor Hisham Ismail introduced the 20 candidates vying for the coveted Mutya ng Ibalong 2026 crown during the city’s flag raising ceremony on Monday.
“Isang makabuluhang Lunes ang ating sinimulan sa ginanap na Flag Raising Ceremony ngayong August 17, 2026 sa LGU Legazpi!” Ismail said.
“Kasabay ng ating lingguhang pagtitipon, opisyal na ipinakilala ang 20 naggagandahang kandidata na maglalaban-laban para sa korona ng Mutya ng Ibalong 2026,” he said.
Ismail is also inviting residents and visitors alike to witness the much-anticipated Coronation Night, which is set to take place on August 21, 2026, at the Ibalong Centrum for Recreation (ICR).
“Inaanyayahan po ang lahat na sumuporta at manood ng ating pinakaaabangang Coronation Night sa darating na August 21, 2026 sa Ibalong Centrum for Recreation (ICR),” the mayor added.
“Tiyak na magiging puno ng saya, sigla, at ganda ang pagdiriwang ng ating selebrasyon!” he said.
Meanwhile, he also expressed his appreciation to the people behind the event, particularly Councilor Sunshine Imperial, who serves as chairman of Mutya ng Ibalong 2026.
“Taos-puso ang aking pasasalamat sa buong committee, sa mga organizer, at sa Chairman ng Mutya ng Ibalong 2026 na si City Councilor Sunshine Imperial sa kanilang dedikasyon at husay sa pagpapatakbo ng kaganapang ito,” Ismail said.
“Magkita-kita po tayo at sama-sama nating ipagdiwang ang ating kultura at tradisyon. Happy Ibalong Festival at Dios Mabalos sa inyong lahat!” he said.