MANILA, Philippines – After a month of pre-pageant activities, the Miss World Philippines organization is all set to crown its new queen on Sunday, June 5. 

36 candidates are vying for the opportunity to represent the Philippines at the Miss World 2022 pageant in the hopes of bringing the country’s second Miss World crown. 

Prior to pageant night, the ladies have been participating in several activities that test their wit and capability, with the organization naming a list of candidates who have emerged on top for each fast-track event. 

Winners of each event will be announced on coronation night and will automatically move to the semifinals round. 

Here are the list of finalists for each fast-track event: 

Head to Head challenge

1. Maria Gigante (Cebu City)
2. Charyzah Esparrago (Taguig City) 

Best in National Costume

1. Tsina Jade Chu (Iloilo Province)
2. Angel Jed Latorre (Lambunao, Iloilo)
3. Ingrid Santamaria (Parañaque City)
4. Samantha Gabronino (San Jose del Monte, Bulacan)
5. Anje Manipol (Quezon Province)
6. Lady Justerinnie Santos (Bulakan, Bulacan)
7. Justine Beatrice Felizarta (Marikina City)
8. Kim Tiquestiques (Balagtas, Bulacan)
9. Gwendolyne Fourniol (Negros Occidental)
10. Paula Madareta Ortega (Albay)
11. Natazha Vea Beautista (Misamis Oriental)

Beach Beauty

1. Blessie Villablanca (Iloilo City) 
2. Ingrid Santamaria (Parañaque City) 
3.  Cassandra Chan (San Juan City)
4.  Maria Gigante (Cebu) 
5.  Justine Beatrice Felizarta (Marikina City)
6.  Lady Justerinnie Santos (Bulakan, Bulacan)
7. Gwendolyne Furniol (Negros Occidental) 
8. Beatriz Mclleland (Aklan)
9. Paula Maderieta Ortega (Albay) 
10. Alison Black (Las Piñas City)

Talent Competition

1. Alison Black (Las Piñas City)
2. Gwendolyne Furniol (Negros Occidental) 
3. Paula Maderieta Ortega (Albay) 
4. Cassandra Bermeo Chan (San Juan)
5. Tsina Jade Chu (Iloilo Province)

Sports Challenge

1. Angela Teng (Baliwag, Bulacan)
2. Shaina Rose Ico (Batangas)
3. Cassandra Bermeo Chan (San Juan)
4. Alison Black (Las Piñas)
5. Maria Gigante (Cebu) 

Beauty with a Purpose program

1. Alison Black (Las Piñas) 
2. Marinel Tungol (Pampanga)
3. Paula Madarieta Ortega (Albay)
4. Samantha Gabronino (San Jose del Monte, Bulacan)
5. Tsina Jade Chu (Iloilo Province) 
6. Patricia Mcgee (Zambales)
7. Anje Manipol (Quezon Province)
8. Lady Justerinnie Santos (Bulakan, Bulacan)
9. Justine Beatrice Felizarta (Marikina City)
10. Kristal Maria Gigante (Davao del Norte) 

Top Model competition

1. Patricia McGee (Zambales)
2. Alison Black (Las Piñas) 
3. Cassandra Bermeo Chan (San Juan)
4. Aliana Joaquin (Bacoor City)
5. Beatriz McLelland (Aklan)
6. Gwendolyne Fourniol (Negros Occidental)
7. Paula Madarieta Ortega (Albay)
8. Ingrid Santamaria (Parañaque)
9. Ashley Subijano Montenegro (Makati City)
10. Carla Manuel (Manila)

The organization also announced two candidates who were named as the Best in Creative Editorial Fashion Photo. They are Maria Gigante of Cebu and Cassandra Beremeo Chan of San Juan City. It remains unclear if it’s a fast-track event.

Four titles are up for grabs: Miss World Philippines, Miss Supranational Philippines, Miss Eco International Philippines, and Reina Hispanoamericana Filipina.

Tracy Maureen Perez, who finished her Miss World stint as part of the Top 13, is set to crown her successor. – Rappler.com