MANILA, Philippines – The Miss Universe Philippines Organization on Friday, February 14, formally introduced to the media the 52 candidates from all over the country who will vie for the coveted title.

The MUPh organization led by national director Shamcey Supsup-Lee were present to welcome the candidates and guests.

All ladies went through a rigorous screening process, headed by the MUPh core members.

The 52 candidates wore modern Filipiniana dresses as they walked the red carpet of the Maynila Ballroom of the Manila Hotel.

Here are the candidates vying for the crown:

Christelle Abello, Aklan

Paula Madarieta Ortega, Albay

Christine Nicole Silvernale, Angeles City

Joecel Marie Robenta, Antique

Princess Marquez, Aurora

Bea Theresa Maynigo, Baguio City

Jan Alexis Elcano, Batanes

Nathalia Urcia, Batangas

Skelly Ivy Florida, Biliran

Pauline Amelinckx, Bohol

Dianella Louise Loya, Bulacan

Vincy Vacalares, Cagayan de Oro

Mari Danica Reynes, Cagayan Province

Krizzia Lynn Moreno, Camarines Sur

Mariam Hamid, Capiz

Sigrid Grace Flores, Catanduanes

Kimberly “Billie” Hakenson, Cavite

Tracy Maureen Perez, Cebu City

Apriel Smith, Cebu Province

Alaiza Malinao, Davao City

We’am Ahmed, Davao del Norte

Mariel Joyce Pascua, General Santos City

Maria Regina Malana, Isabela

Adelma Benicta, Ilocos Sur

Rabiya Mateo, Iloilo City

Kim Chi Crizaldo, Iloilo Province

Noreen Mangawit, Kalinga

Jo-Ann Flores, Laguna

Trizha Ocampo, La Union

Chiara Lyn Markwalder, Leyte

Ivanna Pacis, Makati

Lou Dominique Piczon, Mandaue City 

Alexandra Abdon, Manila

Maria Lianina Macalino, Marinduque

Caroline Joy Veronilla, Misamis Oriental

Maricres Castro, Muntinlupa

Angela Aninang, Negros Occidental

Adee Hitomi Akiyama, Oriental Mindoro

Jennifer Linda, Palawan

Patricia Mae Santos, Pampanga

Maria Niña Soriano, Pangasinan

Maria Ysabella Ysmael, Parañaque 

Zandra Nicole Sta Maria, Pasay City

Riana Pangindian, Pasig City

Michele Gumabao, Quezon City

Faye Deveza, Quezon Province

Ericka Evangelista, Rizal

Marie Fee Tajaran, Romblon

Maria Isabela Galeria, Sorsogon

Carissa Rozil, Surigao del Norte

Sandra Lemonon, Taguig

Perlyn Cayona, Zamboanga del Sur

The Miss Universe Philippines coronation night is on May 3. – Rappler.com