DEL RIO, DONASCO CROWNED MISTER AND MISS AAIS 2026

By JELIAN A. LAUS | ASCOOP Staff Writer 

Grade 11 representative John Paul T. Del Rio and Grade 9 representative Hannah Lourine G. Donasco were crowned Mister and Miss AAIS 2026, respectively, during the Search for Mr. and Miss AAIS held September 11 at the AAIS Covered Court.

The recently concluded pageant began at 3 p.m. and featured male and female representatives from Grades 7 to 12. A five-member panel of judges evaluated the candidates during the competition.

In the Mister AAIS category, Reynon O. Peralta of Grade 12 placed first runner-up, while Gru Quiyon S. Gador of Grade 10 finished second runner-up. Kent Lorenzo Rebato of Grade 8 secured the third runner-up position.

Brix Ian C. Agnes of Grade 9 and Julius Gabriel Alexander II M. Anade of Grade 7 completed the roster as fourth and fifth runners-up, respectively.

In the Miss AAIS category, Arianna O. Gallano of Grade 12 finished first runner-up, followed by Ryana Kurtney G. Persincula of Grade 8 as second runner-up and Precious Ronabeth D. Antoni of Grade 11 as third runner-up.

Aisha Mae Caidic of Grade 7 secured the fourth runner-up position, while Arianne Marie T. Abejo of Grade 10 finished as fifth runner-up.

Advisers and supporters watched each appearance of their candidates with mounting nervousness. The tension reached its height during the question-and-answer portion, where Gallano earned the highest score.