TACLOBAN CITY — During the crowning ceremony that took place yesterday, June 12, in Bangkok, Thailand, two proud representatives of Eastern Visayas, both hailing from the island of Leyte, were able to walk away with the titles of Miss and Mister Teen International 2022.
Ormocanon Carissa Neuel Finn Pono and Taclobanon Vaughn Justice Zabala were crowned Miss and Mister Teen International, respectively, during the pageant's coronation.
As delegates for the cities of Ormoc and Tacloban, respectively, Pono and Zalbana joined other contestants who represented the Philippines. In addition, the event coincided with the Miss and Mister Pre Teen International competition.
The international pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, was attended by teen representatives from all over the world and ran from June 6 to June 12, 2022. —iTacloban