“Lin-ay sang La Carlota was also an early crowd favorite as she won six Corporate Awards: Ms. Coca Cola Bottlers’ Philippines; Ms. ASN Peoples’ Choice Award; Ms. RKJ Manpower Services; Ms. Petron; Ms. Energy (Barako –Bull), and Ms. Watchmen Daily Journal Readers’ Choice.” In the early part of the competition, Ma. Inez S. Benedicto was also chosen as Muse of the Media and “Lin-ay nga Ma-abilidadan”.
(excerpt from Negros Daily Bulletin, April 15, 2013)