NMCCI Holds Search for Mr. and Ms. NMCCI 2026 as a Highlight of the 80th Foundation Celebration

Based on the official overall tabulation, Dave D. Dandasan was crowned Mr. NMCCI 2026, while Friexzille Marie B. Nalla was named Ms. NMCCI 2026. In the male category, Mark Andrew T. Elmedulan was declared 1st Runner-Up, Arman T. Oracion as 2nd Runner-Up, Jester Balazo as 3rd Runner-Up, Arwin T. Bodiogan as 4th Runner-Up, and Jason O. Viernes as 5th Runner-Up. In the female category, Nicole O. Remedios was named 1st Runner-Up, Liezel B. Rubio as 2nd Runner-Up, Aiza S. Coyme as 3rd Runner-Up, Jamayca C. Adelfa as 4th Runner-Up, and Fe M. Tulbo as 5th Runner-Up.

Northwestern Mindanao Christian Colleges, Inc. (NMCCI) successfully held the Search for Mr. and Ms. NMCCI 2026 on February 26, 2026, as one of the major highlights of the institution’s 80th Foundation Celebration. The event brought together student candidates, faculty, staff, and members of the school community in an evening of elegance, confidence, talent, and school pride.

The pageant served as a vibrant celebration of student excellence and individuality, providing the candidates with an opportunity to showcase their poise, personality, stage presence, and versatility before the NMCCI community. Throughout the competition, the candidates were evaluated in the following segments: Production Number, School Uniform, Long Gown/Formal Attire, Question and Answer Portion, Talent, Sports Attire, and Photogenic.

The pageant also gave recognition through its minor awards, highlighting the special strengths of the candidates in each segment of the competition. In the male category, Mark Andrew T. Elmedulan won Best in Production Number and Best in Question and Answer Portion. Dave D. Dandasan, who was crowned Mr. NMCCI 2026, also earned Best in School Uniform, Best in Formal Attire, Best in Talent, and Photogenic. Jester Balazo received the award for Best in Sports Attire.

Ms. Photogenic – Friexzille Marie B. Nalla

In the female category, Nicole O. Remedios won Best in Production Number, Best in School Uniform, and Best in Question and Answer Portion. Friexzille Marie B. Nalla, crowned Ms. NMCCI 2026, received Best in Long Gown Attire, Best in Sports Attire, and Photogenic. Liezel B. Rubio was awarded Best in Talent.

The full list of candidates in the male category included Arwin T. Bodiogan, Jester Balazo, Dave D. Dandasan, Arman T. Oracion, Jason O. Viernes, and Mark Andrew T. Elmedulan. The female candidates were Fe M. Tulbo, Friexzille Marie B. Nalla, Liezel B. Rubio, Nicole O. Remedios, Aiza S. Coyme, and Jamayca C. Adelfa. Each candidate contributed to the success of the event through their confidence, preparation, and spirited participation, making the pageant a memorable part of the foundation celebration.

More than a pageant, the Search for Mr. and Ms. NMCCI 2026 was a meaningful expression of school culture, student participation, and institutional pride. It reflected NMCCI’s continuing commitment to holistic formation by nurturing not only academic excellence, but also self-confidence, leadership, grace, and social presence among its learners.

As one of the memorable highlights of the 80th Foundation Celebration, the event stood as a joyful and inspiring showcase of the talents and potential of NMCCI students. Through activities such as this, the institution continues to strengthen student engagement and create opportunities for learners to grow, excel, and take pride in being part of the NMCCI community.