Fil-American Angelika Margareth Alvarez James of Barangay Prinza has been crowned Binibining General Trias 2017 at the General Trias Cutural and Convention Center.
Kathleen dela Cruz of Barangay San Francisco was first runner-up while Jamaica Trias of Bagumbayan was second runner-up. Jerline Ardona of Barangay Tejero settled for third runner-up.
The category winners were Kimberly Reyes of Manggahan, best in swimsuit; Monica Espino of Sta. Clara, Ms. Congeniality; Danica Colada of Buenavista I, best in catwalk; Joyce Santos of Pasong Camachile II, Bb. Elipse; Mary France Devarras of San Francisco, Ms. Silka; and Ganara Aila Sumadsad of Buenavista Tres, People’s Choice Award.
The beauty pageant was part of the week-long celebrations marking the city’s 269th foundation anniversary.
The Valenciana Festival, which showcases the cooking skills of 33 barangay leaders, was held for the fifth straight year by Mayor Antonio Ferrer and Vice Mayor Morit Sison.
A job fair and a free concert were also held.