The representative of the Municipality of Numancia in the Province of Aklan was crowned “Binibining Kalibo Ati-atihan 2024” on January 13, 2024 despite the challenges she had to hurdle while dabbling with her studies and her application to the pageant.

Gwency Villanueva Go, a resident of Barangay Bulwang in Numancia town, posted on her social media account with the handle “Gwency Go” her message of thanks to the people who supported her.

“I did not wish this journey to be easy, but I wish I were better. To everyone who supported me in this journey, I feel you all right here with me. I’m more than grateful that God showered me with a great circle of support systems. Your belief in me has been a driving force; your unwavering encouragement and belief in me have been a source of my strength. Together, we’ve made this journey remarkable. Thank you for being an integral part of my success,” Go wrote.

Prior to becoming Miss Numancia, Go won Miss Polytechnic of Numancia last April 2023. She decided a step bolder, that is when she sent her applications to the “Binibini ng Kalibo Ati-atihan 2024” screening committee that happened a day before submissions closed.

Go is glad to have become an inspiration to more Kalibonhons and “Akeanons” (Aklanons) through her achievement.

First Runner-up Aishenn Rimano of the Municipality of Kalibo and Second Runner-up Yessa Marie Andico of the Municipality of New Washington complete her court.