The ten candidates for the 2018 MassKara Festival Queen are named after the thorough screening and deliberation of the 24 applicants last September 23.

The candidates are Claire Therese Porras, Heryn Wilcel Gatilao, Shane Pia, Julia Bennett Divinagracia, Edelyn Roncales, Jacqueline Almogen, Angelica Amayna, Claudette del Castillo, Chrisselle Rose Lambating, and Ella Mercado.

Pageant and coronation night will be on October 19 at the SMX Convention Center.

This year’s pageant is produced by Silver MassKara Festival Organization, Inc. and organized by OMS.