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Sander Rafson Abraham of Customs Administration and Jeanira Stella Beraña from Senior High School (SHS) emerged as the grand winners of the Mr. & Miss LPU 2024 pageant held on November 29, 2024, at the Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas (LPU-B) Main Campus. With the Atlantis edition, the event showcased the elegance, wit, and advocacy of Lyceans, turning the stage into an enchanting underwater nature.
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The competition, a highlight of LPU-B’s 58th Foundation Anniversary, featured multiple segments, including Theme Wear, Beach Wear, Formal and Evening Gown, and a high-stakes Q&A portion. Days prior to the grand event, a preliminary interview took place, where the candidates were prejudged based on their eloquence and advocacy.
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Abraham’s win marked a historic back-to-back triumph for the College of Business Administration (CBA), following James Martin Paco’s victory as Mr. LPU 2023, crowned last December 20, 2023. Abraham’s journey resonated deeply as he recounted his perseverance and determination, competing in the pageant for the third and final time to achieve his dream.
Meanwhile, Beraña dazzled both judges and the crowd with her poise and compelling insights about preserving harmony and sustainability, drawing lessons from the mythical city of Atlantis.
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The winners were selected by a distinguished panel comprising Elyson de Dios, Prince Argel Saycon, Anita Rose Gomez, and Jhasper Manalang, who ultimately crowned Abraham and Beraña as the titleholders.
The competition also recognized the runners-up who showcased exceptional talent and poise:
1st Runners-up
- John Francis Llego (Marine Transportation)
- Alexandra Shane Dinglasan (Psychology)
2nd Runners-up
- Joros Carl Abraham (Psychology)
- Kalina Ann Viele (Nursing)
3rd Runners-up
- Francis Mora (Marine Transportation)
- Mykie Miaky Batalao (Business Administration)
4th Runners-up
- Kyle Jefferson Brozo (Marine Engineering)
- Bea Nicole Moreno (Medical Laboratory Science)
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Special awardees are as follows:
Best in Formal Wear & Evening Gown
- Joros Carl Abraham (Psychology)
- Bea Nicole Moreno (Medical Laboratory Science)
Best in Beach Wear
- Francis Mora (Marine Transportation)
- Bea Nicole Moreno (Medical Laboratory Science)
Best in Theme Wear
- Kyle Jefferson Brozo (Marine Engineering)
- Maria Jaicelyn Yhen Ramirez (Business Administration)
Mr. & Miss Photogenic
- Joros Carl Abraham (Psychology)
- Maria Jaicelyn Yhen Ramirez (Business Administration)
Mr. & Miss Congeniality
- Lendzey King Mendoza (Intl. Travel and Tourism Mgmt.)
- Kalina Ann Viele (Nursing)
The Mr. & Miss LPU 2024 pageant was more than just a celebration of beauty—it was a platform for advocacy, resilience, and community. Abraham’s story of perseverance and Beraña’s call for sustainability reminded the crowd that true excellence lies in character and purpose.
Congratulations to the winners and all the contestants for making Atlantis a reality, inspiring the Lycean community with their stories, talents, and dreams!