Rachel Ann Halagna of Zamboanga City’s La Hermosa Festival introduces herself at the annual Reyna ng Aliwan Pageant at the Aliwan Fiesta in Pasay City. Sixteen women are competing for the title of Festival Queen which will be crowned tomorrow night. Aliwan Fiesta is an annual event where different cultural festivals of various provinces in the country gather to compete in street dancing, float competition and beauty pageant. It aims to showcase various Filipino cultures and heritage. (Photo by Marlo Cueto/Pacific Press)

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