It was made part of the newly introduced Kannawidan Festival by the then late Governor DV Savellano.

Three titleholders, Adelma Krissel Palomares Benicta of Bantay (2020), Kamille Alyssa Pilarca Quinola of Caoayan (2021), but only reached Top 50 and Jewel Alexandria Palacat of Sigay (2022) represented Ilocos Sur in the Miss Universe Philippines pageant.

The winner of these pageants are qualified in representing their municipality in Miss Ilocos Sur, if not, either a runner up is sent.

The last edition of the Saniata before transitioning to Miss Ilocos Sur chooses 6 remaining finalists to be crowned.

Miss Ilocos Sur now crowns two runner ups, two queens, Tourism and Environment and the main titleholder.