LOOK: Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2017 candidates revealed

10 lovely Ilonggas vie for the much-coveted Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2017 crown.

ILOILO CITY - Miss Iloilo Dinagyang, the most prestigious beauty pageant in the region, has finally announced the 10 gorgeous Ilonggas who will compete for the crown come January 2017.

Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2017 is one of the highlights of Dinagyang Festival in the City of Love which will happen on January 20-22, 2017.

The ten official candidates passed two batches of screenings on October 8 and 15, and the announcement of the finalist happened on Monday, October 24 at Iloilo Grand Hotel.

This year, Miss Iloilo Dinagyang chairman Alex Soncio introduced a revision to pageant's format by crowning 3 winners: Miss Iloilo Dinagyang Philippines who will get to join in the Miss Earth competition, Miss Iloilo Dinagyang Heritage for the national competition, and Miss Iloilo Dinagyang Aliwan for the search for Reina ng Aliwan Festival.

Here's the group photo of the official candidates together with committee head Alex Soncio, taken by Felipe Uygongco. We'll update this post to reflect names.

Miss Dinagyang 2017 candidates

1. Dana Loise Ledonio
2. Merry Grace Tubelleja
3. Mae Anne Manipud
4. Mary Eve Adeline Escoto
5. Jekkah Prudente
6. Venice Vee Himan-Dureza Encajonado
7. Renee Ellise Abaygar
8. Remi Joy Indoc
9. Josephine M. Segovia
10. Jerah Leen Mai V. Gallinero (not in the picture)

There's no final schedule yet on the pageant's schedule of activities, but here are some of the event to watch out:

Press Presentation of Final 10 Candidates
Grand Launching of Miss Dinagyang 2017
Pre-Pageant: Fantasy Make-up Competition
Pre-Pageant: Casual Wear Competition
Pamukaw Parade Dinagyang Festival 2017
Miss Dinagyang Outreach Program
Pre-Pageant: Talent Competition
Pre-Pageant: Festival Costume
Pre-Pageant: Parade of Beauties & Swimwear Competition
Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2017 Pageant Night
Fluvial Parade with Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2017 winners
Dinagyang Festival 2017 Parade

Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2017 winners will receive cash prizes, P50,000, P30,000, and P20,000 for the top three, while two runners-up will receive P10,000 each. Who's your bet to win the crown? Post your pick below!