18-year-old Jacob Kier Gomez from the Municipality of Anao bested 15 other ginoo from the province of Tarlac to become the 9th Ginoong Kanlahi.
The gentlemen from Tarlac went head-to-head at coronation night, battling in four segments that includes the Fauna Costume, Beach Wear, Formal Wear, and of course the Q&A segment. It was definitely a close battle in the first three categories, but Jacob was able to ace it in the question-and-answer portion where delivered his answer really well.
The Top 5 candidates were asked with the same question that goes "What makes the Kanlahi Festival unique compared to other festivals?".
For Jacob, Kanlahi Festival is unique compared to other festival because the Kanlahi celebrates its people, it's the warmth, hospitality, and kindess of every Tarlaqueno that is highlighted in the festival.
Here's the full text of Jacob's answer in the Q&A round.
"I'm very grateful that (Governor) Susan Yap has implemented a Kanlahi Festival because in the Philippines, there are various festival like Ati atihan festival, the sinulog festival that celebrates various saints and various foods. But what makes Kanlahi Festival standout from different festivals is that the Kanlahi Festival celebrates it's people. The warmth, hospitality and kindness of every Tarlaqueño is what makes it standout from every festival. And that I believe that Kanlahi Festival is the true representation of beauty, of unity and diversity. Thank you!"
The race to Ginoong Kanlahi wasn't easy and coming in close to the crown is pageant veteran and Ginoong Paniqui's John Paul Gundayao, placing second runner up is Concepcion's Marc Christian Muan, Victoria's Bien Carlo Payumo went home as the third runner up, and wrapping up the top 5 is Abdulaziz Barakat of Camiling who finished as 4th runner up,
Jacob Kier Gomez will be representing the province of Tarlac at the 4th Mister Pilipinas Worldwide next year.
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