Miss Sta. Cruz Aliya Rohilla was crowned as the new Miss Manila 2024 besting at least 100 other Manileñas who initially applied for the prestigious pageant. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan personally hand over the bouquet of flowers and P1 million cash and crown to Rohilla on Saturday night, June 22 at the Metropolitan Theater.
The mayor said Rohilla has a huge task ahead as she will be serving as the face of Manila during her reign. She also congratulated Rohilla along with the other winners during the competition. Lacuna-Pangan also expressed pride for the 24 stunningly beautiful "Women of Worth" who worked hard and vied for the prestigious crown which according to Department of Tourism, Culture and the Arts of Manila (DTCAM) Chief Charlie Dungo, was designed and meticulously crafted by renowned jewelry designer Manny Halasan.
The coronation, which was aired live, had the following persons for its panel of judges: The featured performers were "Millennial Singer-Songwriter" Jeremy G., "Kapuso Soul Princess" Thea Astley, "Romantic Crooner" David Young and Miss Manila 2023 Gabrielle Lantzer. Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel and Kapuso star Gabbi Garcia hosted the event.
Lacuna-Pangan said that all contestants met the criteria including being single, female, aged between 18 and 30 years old, and a bonafide resident of Manila. The lady mayor said the pageant is a project of the city government aiming to look for Manileñas who embody the .
