MANILA, Philippines – The 25 candidates of Miss World Philippines 2016 were presented to the media on Monday, September 5 at the Sampaguita Gardens, Quezon City.

Miss World Philippines director Cory Quirino, with representatives of Viva, were present to introduce the ladies.

The finals night will be on September 25 at the Manila Hotel where Miss World Philippines 2015 Hillarie Parungao will crown her successor.

The winner of this year’s competition will represent the Philippines at the Miss World pageant to be held in Washington DC in December.

Here are this year’s candidates.

All photos by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler 

1. Maria Paula Adda Prose

2. Shenna Mae Zaldivar

3. Rossette  Joyce Tayam

4. Alyanna Cagandahan

5. Arienne Calingo

6. Casey Austria

7. Sarah Joson

8. Sandra Lemonon

9. Jan Helen Villanueva

10. Kristine Gaile Lopez

11. Shaina Sazon

12. Arah Salientes

13. Catriona Gray

14. Madeleine Iya Magdaleno

15. Charlene Fontanilla

16. Roshiel Asingua

17.Irina Cortez

18. Ivanna Pacis

19. Vinie Camille Dy Quiangco

20. Quenie Litz Lorenzo

21. Marah Muñoz

22. Jane Pactoranan

23. Ralph Lauren Asuncion

24. Yuri Caunca

[Editor’s note: The photo has been removed upon the request of the contestant] 

25. Ivy Meery Enriquez

– Rappler.com