Check out the first-ever The Miss Philippines candidates
Pageant fans have yet another competition to get excited about as The Miss Philippines organization has just recently revealed the 21 women who will be competing for The Miss Philippines crown.
The organization revealed the women on the pageant's official Instagram account, sharing beauty shots as well as links to their Facebook account where the beauty queens' supporters can find out the ways they can support their favored candidate.
The 21 women will be competing to succeed Pauline Amelinckx, who was named the first The Miss Philippines during a homecoming arranged for her and Mister Supranational Philippines Johannes Rissler.
The Miss Philippines pageant is described as a “celebration uniting Filipino communities all over the world to promote and preserve the rich culture and heritage of the Philippines.”
The Miss Philippines pageant will be held this October as part of The Filipino Festival, which is described as “a celebration of everything Filipino from food, arts and crafts, music, fashion, film, and even pageants.”
BEFORE THE 21 CONTESTANTS DIVE HEAD-ON INTO THE MISS PHILIPPINES COMPETITION, PAGEANT FANS CAN CHECK THEM OUT IN THE GALLERY BELOW.
Joanna Marie Rabe
Joanna Marie Rabe of Zambales looks charming in her The Miss Philippines beauty shot.
Rikka R. Alcomendras
Toledo City will be represented in The Miss Philippines pageant by captivating beauty Rikka R. Alcomendras.
Alcea Aira De Jesus
Morena beauty Alcea Aira De Jesus will be representing Taguig in The Miss Philippines pageant.
Hanna Uyan
Southern California's Hanna Uyan is sure to keep viewers captivated with her expressive eyes.
Nicole Trisha Lao
Quezon City's Nicole Trisha Lao is looking to charm the audience at The Miss Philippines pageant.
Allysandrea Denise Tan
Allysandrea Denise Tan will be representing Pasig City in the inaugural The Miss Philippines pageant.
Rebecca Rose Ayuban
Pangasinan's Rebecca Rose Ayuban is ready for her moment at The Miss Philippines pageant.
Leigh Danielle Sunga
Pampanga beauty Leigh Danielle Sunga is sure to turn heads at The Miss Philippines pageant.
Alexangela Salvador-Arellano
Nueva Ecija's Alexangela Salvador-Arellano is a morena beauty to watch out for.
Blessa Ericha Figueroa
Northern California's Blessa Ericha Figueroa is hoping to take the The Miss Philippines crown.
Isabelle De Los Santos
Mandaluyong's Isabelle De Los Santos has a Mona Lisa smile sure to draw audiences in.
Therese Abbygale Laurel
Therese Abbygale Laurel will be representing Las Piñas in this year's The Miss Philippines pageant.
Gessa Evonne Villaruel
Iloilo Province has a beauty representing them in the form of Gessa Evonne Villaruel.
Raniele Shaine Saulong
Iloilo City's Raniele Shaine Saulong exudes a friendly aura that is sure to charm.
Issha Rose Mata
Hawaii's Issha Rose Mata is hoping to take home this year's The Miss Philippines crown.
Izobel Taguiam
Izobel Taguiam is representing Cebu Province with pride in this year's The Miss Philippines pageant.
Chantal Elise Legaspi Schmidt
Cebu City's Chantal Elise Legaspi Schmidt is ready to take The Miss Philippines crown.
Vincy Trish Cordova
Cavite beauty Vincy Trish Cordova will be competing for The Miss Philippines crown.
Alethea Ambrosio
Alethea Ambrosio's infectious smile might just bring The Miss Philippines crown to Bulacan.
