IN PHOTOS: Miss World PH 2015 candidates

MANILA, Philippines – The 27 candidates of the Miss World Philippines 2015 pageant were formally introduced Tuesday, September 29 at Solaire Resort and Casino.

Present at the event were Miss World Philippines 2014 Valerie Weigmann, Miss World PH 2011 Gwendoline Ruais, former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson, and Miss World Philippines director and CG Global Quest Inc head Cory Quirino.

A mobile application for Miss World Philippines was also launched during the event. 

The pageant night is scheduled for October 18 at The Theatre at Solaire. Ilocos Sur will host the candidates from October 6-8 and a friendly Sports Challenge is scheduled for October 10 at the Quirino Grandstand called “Race to Greatness– Guro to Pangulo.”

Here are the 27 candidates.

All photos by Rob Reyes/Rappler

1 Ma. Vanessa Wright 

2 Jannine Loudette Alipo-on  

3 Danica Macabangon 

4 Sheila Mae Torino 

5 Christelle Abello

6 Janelle Tee 

7 Ma. Jackielyn Dulay 

8 Kiaragiel Gregorio

9 Mona Mahmound Hammad 

10 Tweena Pangulayan

11 Alexie Marie Ibabao

12 Emma Mary Tiglao

13 Avonlea Paraiso

14 Marita Cassandra Naidas 

15 Erika Mari de Castro

16 Erica Rose Bayani

17 Jessica Rose McEwen

18 Lietz Camyll Ang 

19 Diana Pinto 

20 Mariah Nilo 

21 Mia Allyson Howell

22 Vianca Louise Marcelo

23 Janette Roanne Sturm

24 Jeddahliz Maltezo 

25 Casey Anne Austria 

26 Grapes Pacaras

27 Hillarie Danielle Parungao 

Who are you rooting for this year? Let us know in the comments below.

– Rappler.com

More Miss World Philippines 2015 stories here:

Coronation night:

• Hillarie Danielle Parungao crowned Miss World Philippines 2015
• FULL LIST: Winners, Miss World Philippines 2015
• Photo recap: Miss World Philippines coronation night 2015
• IN PHOTOS: Miss World Philippines 2015 swimsuit competition
• IN PHOTOS: Miss World Philippines 2015 evening gown competition

Pre-show:

• Miss World Philippines 2015 predictions: Get ready for a close race
• IN PHOTOS: Miss World PH 2015 candidates