IN PHOTOS: Meet the candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2016

MANILA, Philippines – Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc (BPCI) released the 40 official portraits of the candidates of Bb Pilipinas 2016.

The candidates will compete for 5 crowns – Miss Philippine Universe, Bb Pilipinas International, Bb Pilipinas Intercontinental, Bb Pilipinas Supranational, and Bb Pilipinas Tourism – all hoping to replicate the achievement made by the 2015 queens, who did well in their respective pageants. (WATCH: Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach’s triumphant winning moment)

The pageant night will be held in April.

Here are the official portraits of the candidates:

#1 Janelle Olafson

 

#2 Alexandra Faith Garcia

 

#3 Angela Lauren D. Fernando

 

#4 Kimberle Mae Licao Penchon

 

#5 Riana Agatha Pangindian

 

#6 Candy N. del Castillo

 

#7 Angelique Celine de Leon

 

#8 Karen Ibasco

 

#9 Roshiela Navarro Tobias

 

#10 Jeslyn Santos

#11 Nicole Cordoves

 

#12 Edjelyn Joy Cay Gamboa

 

#13 Joanna Deapera Eden

 

#14 Paula Rich Bartolome

 

#15 Kristine Angeli Q. Estoque

 

#16 Vina Prulla Openiano

 

#17 Priscilla Kimberley Dela Cruz

 

#18 Sheena B. Dalo

#19 Maria Lina N. Prongoso

#20 Kim Ross delos Santos

#21 Jessica L. Gonzales

#22 Apriel Smith

#23 Angela Gene R. Valdes

#24 Niza Sabrina Sophia Limjap

#25 Anjellica Lopez

#26 Jennifer Ruth Hammond

#27 Dindi Joy L. Pajares

#28 Nichole Marie Manalo

#29 Maria Mika Maxine Medina

#30 Crescent Anne F. Samaco

#31 Kylie Versoza

#32 Jennyline Carla F. Malpaya

#33 Leonalyn dela Cruz

#34. Sarah Christine Bona

#35 Mariella Castillo

#36 Maria Gigante

#37 Jehza Mae S. Huelar

#38 Angelica R. Alita

#39 Sissel Ria Rabajante

#40 Christianne Ramos

 All photos courtesy of Bb Pilipinas/Bruce Casanova

– Rappler.com

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