Sinulog Queen Marla Alforque is crowned as this year's Reyna ng Aliwan, while another Cebuana, Apriel Smith from Dalaguete's Utanon Festival, won First Runner-Up. Marla of Carcar, Cebu bested 19 other beauties at the crowning event held on April 22, 2017 at the CCP grounds.
20-year-old Marla is an Education graduate from Cebu Technological University. This 5'6" beauty currently works as secretary in the legal department of the Department of Public Works and Highways in Cebu.
Complete Results:
Reyna ng Aliwan 1st Runner Up: #10 Utanon Festival - Apriel Smith
Reyna ng Aliwan 2nd Runners Up:
#17 Sangyaw Festival - Venisse Charm Costibolo
#9 Niyogyugan Festival - Ma. Ahtisa Manalo
#6 Tuna Festival - Arielle Jazmine Roque
Organized by Manila Broadcasting Company, Aliwan Fiesta is an annual event that gathers different cultural festivals of the Philippines in Star City Complex in Pasay City wherein regions compete in dance parade, float competitions, and beauty pageant.