Reyna ng Aliwan 2016 winner #13 Cynthia Thomalla-SINULOG FESTIVAL also earned Best in Festival Costume. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

from left: Tanduay Marketing Mgr Francis Maclang gives #13 Cynthia Thomalla -Sinulog Festival Best in Swimsuit and MBC VP for Operations & Director Juan Elizalde. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#16 Darlene Joy Tabuga-PINTADOS DE PASSI FESTIVAL earned the Friendship Award and is also 2nd Runner Up. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#13 Cynthia Thomalla-SINULOG FESTIVAL is awarded Miss Photogenic from left: Hotel Jen GM Edward Kollmer, MBC Pres. Ruperto Nicdao Jr. and MBC VP for Sales Promos & Events Santi Elizalde. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

from left: #13 Cynthia Thomalla-SINULOG FESTIVAL, #10 Lou Dominique Piczon-MANARAGAT FESTIVAL, #2 Angelica Gabriel-DAYANG DAYANG FESTIVAL and #12 May Anne Reyes-CANDLE FESTIVAL. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

From left: Miss Friendship #16 Darlene Joy Tabuga -Pintados De Passi Festival, Miss Unique Smile #5 Andrea Fe Gomez -Panagbenga Festival and Miss Photogenic, Best in Swimsuit & Best in Evening Gown #13 Cynthia Thomalla -Sinulog Festival. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#5 Andrea Fe Gomez-PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL is 1st Runner-up and Miss Unique Smile. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

Reyna ng Aliwan 2016 winner #13 Cynthia Thomalla-SINULOG FESTIVAL also earned Best in Swimsuit. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

Reyna ng Aliwan 2016 winner #13 Cynthia Thomalla-SINULOG FESTIVAL also earned Best in Festival Costume. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

from left: #10 Lou Dominique Piczon-MANARAGAT FESTIVAL, #16 Darlene Joy Tabuga-PINTADOS DE PASSI FESTIVAL, #1 Rechelyn Dionico- BOLING BOLING FESTIVAL and #11 Reasal Ann Halagna-ZAMBOANGA HERMOSA FESTIVAL. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#8 Airish Mae Yamamoto-ANILAG FESTIVAL (2nd Runner Up). ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#15 Christel Marie Layson-PARAW REGATTA FESTIVAL; ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

Tanduay Rhum Dark – Tanduay is one of the oldest brands in the Philippines. Tanduay Distillers Inc. traces its history to as early as 1854 and still operates in Quiapo, the heart of Manila to this day. No wonder that it takes part in the city’s colorful Grand Festival of Champions: ALIWAN. Photo By Jude Bautista

#1 Niyogyugan Festival of Quezon Province Represented by Hambujan Dancers of Dolores, Quezon garnered 5th Place (P100,000). ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#7 Jhoanne Tañada-DINAGYANG FESTIVAL. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#10 Lou Dominique Piczon-MANARAGAT FESTIVAL; ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

Tanduay Light – Tanduay is one of the oldest brands in the Philippines. Tanduay Distillers Inc. traces its history to as early as 1854 and still operates in Quiapo, the heart of Manila to this day. No wonder that it takes part in the city’s colorful Grand Festival of Champions: ALIWAN. Photo By Jude Bautista

Damak Float- gathers pre-wedding gifts a tradition still practiced by affluent families and relatives of the Sultanates of Maguindanaon, Buayan and Kabuntalan. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

from left: #1 Rechelyn Dionico- BOLING BOLING FESTIVAL, #2 Angelica Gabriel-DAYANG DAYANG FESTIVAL and #3 Jeanebeth Sedavia- KALIVUNGAN FESTIVAL. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

Bukabuk A Renan of Mother Kabuntalan – is a celebration of a wedding between Malay-Chinese-Maguindanaoan Royalty. The Bukabuk A’Renan is celebrated to this day every tiger full moon of the year and during the grand reunion of the Kabuntalan Sultanate. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

Aegis from left: Juliet, Ken and Mercy Sunot performed at the awarding ceremonies. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#12 May Anne Reyes-CANDLE FESTIVAL. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

Tanduay is one of the oldest brands in the Philippines. Tanduay Distillers Inc. traces its history to as early as 1854 and still operates in Quiapo, the heart of Manila to this day. No wonder that it takes part in the city’s colorful Grand Festival of Champions: ALIWAN. Photo By Jude Bautista

#14 Deverlyn Fial Salcedo-DALAKSAGAW FESTIVAL. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

from left: #4 Renelyn Deguit-BUGLASAN FETIVAL, #6 Coralin Resureccion-NIYOGYUGAN FESTIVAL and #7 Jhoanne Tañada-DINAGYANG FESTIVAL. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

Manila Bulletin, Cruising, BALITA are media sponsors for ALIWAN 2016. Photo By Jude Bautista

#3 Jeanebeth Sedavia- KALIVUNGAN FESTIVAL. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

from left: #9 Dyan Shane Mag-Abo-SUMAKA FESTIVAL, #10 Lou Dominique Piczon-MANARAGAT FESTIVAL and #11 Reasal Ann Halagna-ZAMBOANGA HERMOSA FESTIVAL. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#4 Renelyn Deguit-BUGLASAN FETIVAL; ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#2 Angelica Gabriel-DAYANG DAYANG FESTIVAL; ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#1 Rechelyn Dionico- BOLING BOLING FESTIVAL. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#2 Meguyaya Festival of Upi, Maguindanao Represented by Dr. Bernabe G. Dela Fuente Senior National High School. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#12 May Anne Reyes-CANDLE FESTIVAL. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

from left: #14 Deverlyn Fial Salcedo-DALAKSAGAW FESTIVAL and #15 Christel Marie Layson-PARAW REGATTA FESTIVAL. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#7 Jhoanne Tañada-DINAGYANG FESTIVAL. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#3 Panagbenga Flower Festival of Baguio City Represented by Pinsao National High School won Best Folkloric Performance (P10,000). ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#8 Airish Mae Yamamoto-ANILAG FESTIVAL (2nd Runner Up). ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#6 Coralin Resureccion-NIYOGYUGAN FESTIVAL. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#3 Jeanebeth Sedavia- KALIVUNGAN FESTIVAL; ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#11 Reasal Ann Halagna-ZAMBOANGA HERMOSA FESTIVAL. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#16 Darlene Joy Tabuga-PINTADOS DE PASSI FESTIVAL earned the Friendship Award and is also 2nd Runner Up. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#5 Anilag Festival of Sta. Rosa, Laguna Represented by Sikhayan Dancers. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#4 Renelyn Deguit-BUGLASAN FETIVAL; ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#5 Andrea Fe Gomez-PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL is 1st Runner-up and Miss Unique Smile. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#9 Dyan Shane Mag-Abo-SUMAKA FESTIVAL; ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#8 Airish Mae Yamamoto-ANILAG FESTIVAL (2nd Runner Up). ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#12 May Anne Reyes-CANDLE FESTIVAL. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

Reyna ng Aliwan 2016 winner #13 Cynthia Thomalla-SINULOG FESTIVAL also earned Best in Swimsuit. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#5 Andrea Fe Gomez-PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL is 1st Runner-up and Miss Unique Smile. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#16 Darlene Joy Tabuga-PINTADOS DE PASSI FESTIVAL earned the Friendship Award and is also 2nd Runner Up. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

#8 Airish Mae Yamamoto-ANILAG FESTIVAL (2nd Runner Up). ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista

Reyna ng Aliwan 2016 winner #13 Cynthia Thomalla-SINULOG FESTIVAL also earned Best in Festival Costume. ALIWAN held last April 14-16, 2016, is the Grand Festival of Champions showing the best of Philippine Fiestas from around the country. There are three main activities: Reyna Ng Aliwan Pageant, Street Dance and Float Competition. It culminates in a grand parade from Quirino Grandstand going through Roxas Blvd to the Aliw Theater grounds in CCP. Photo By Jude Bautista