This was to honor the Batangueña winner of the first Miss Philippines, the first national beauty contest which officially replaced the Manila Carnival Queen title in 1926. The winner, Miss Batangas Anita Agoncillo Noble, a 20-year-old lass from the town of Lemery, came from a distinguished family of revolutionists and patriots. One of Anita’s daughters, Edith Nakpil, was also crowned Miss Philippines in 1955. Could Noble Street also be named after Miss Philippines Anita Noble? Anita Noble (standing right) with her husband Julio Nakpil and their daughter Edith Nakpil, who was crowned Miss Philippines in 1955.

Source: Philippine Star December 18, 2018 16:01 UTC