Salma Emam from Porac was crowned Mutya Ning Kapampangan 2023 at the finale of the pageant held at Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center on 10th December 2023. The pageant where Salma will compete is yet to be determined.
Salma Emam gave a stellar performance at the competition. Salma Emam, during the semi-final round at the finale, was asked “What is more important to you, Love or Career? Why?” to which she answered, “As a beauty queen, I think that love and career are two things that are aligned together in order to create a meaningful legacy. I think they shouldn’t be separated, but they should be combined to create a better impact, a positive impact, to the world."

The newly crowned Mutya Ning Kapampangan 2023 Salma Emam’s court included –
1st Runner-up – Joanne Marie Thornley from Angeles City
2nd Runner-up – Gabrielle Galapia from Magalang
3rd Runner-up – Sophia Bianca Santos from Lubao
4th Runner-up – Stacey David from Mabalacat

The official panel of jury who were in charge of crowning the new winner included CDC Director and Mutya Ning Kapampangan (MNK) 2006 Nicolette Henson; Pauline Amelinckx, 2023 Miss Supranational 1st Runner-up; Miss Universe 2021 Top 5 Finalist Beatrice Luigi Gomez; Mister International 2023 1st Runner Up Austin Cabatana; Mr. International Philippines 2018 Mark Kevin Baloaloa and the actor and San Juan City Councilor Ervic Vijandre.
Congratulations!