Ten young Bacoleñas are vying for the crown of 2017 MassKara Queen.

The finalists are Princess Joy Bitangga, Sueko Kinjho, Freda Salazar, Fercy Lyn Almaiz, Berylane Joy Barredo, Krisley Sañor, Glecy Jade Benedicto, Claire Therese Porras, Vina Marie Peña, and Criselle Mae Villaranda.

They will be presented to the press on October 13 at 4 p.m. at the fountain area of Robinsons Place.

The Coronation Night will be on Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at the La Proa Ballroom of L’Fisher Hotel.

The candidates paid a courtesy call on Mayor Evelio Leonardia on Friday [Oct. 6] at the Bacolod City Government Center, where they had their photo shoot afterwards.

The Search for MassKara Queen 2017 is an official event of the ongoing 38th MassKara Festival.*