Miss Universe Philippines 2025 candidates
It was an eventful weekend for Filipino beauty pageant fans and aficionados as the Miss Universe Philippines organization finally revealed the 69 candidates that will be vying for the crown and representing the country in Thailand this November.
The announcement was made at the Makati Shangri-La and broadcast on the Empire PH YouTube channel.
The Miss Universe Philippines organization had already teased the announcement by posting a short clip on its official Instagram account showing the pageant's La Mer en Majeste crown, with text above it that reads “Who will be the next Miss Universe Philippines?”
The competing queens this year will succeed the first-ever Miss Universe Asia Chelsea Manalo, who has been busy ever since returning from her stint in the Miss Universe pageant.
Check out the beautiful Miss World Philippines delegates' glamor shots in the gallery below.
Rani Lachmi Dado
Albay's representative for this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant, Rani Lachmi Dado, looks professional in blue.
Ira de Castro
On her Instagram account, Miss Universe Philippines Angeles City Ira de Castro says she is beyond excited to take part in this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant.
Louise Lian Bobe
Louise Lian Bobe is representing Bacolod in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines pageant.
Natsumi Sekiguchi
Miss Universe Philippines Bacoor City Natisumi Sekiguchi brings a sensual appeal to this year's pageant.
Kayla Jane Usison
In this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant, Kayla Jane Usison is proudly representing Bago City, Negros Occidental as a member of the Filipino society of San Francisco.
Gwendoline Soriano
Miss Universe Philippines Baguio City Gwendoline Soriano strikes a pose at the press presentation of this year's candidates.
Yana Ysabel Maranan
Fresh-faced Yana Ysabel Maranan will be representing Batangas in this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant.
Yoshabel Lebico
Yoshabel Lebico makes history as the first delegate to represent Basey, Samar, in the Miss Universe Philippines pageant.
Maiko Ibarde
Benguet is represented in this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant by Maiko Ibarde.
Franchezca Mae Pacheco
Miss Universe Philippines Bulacan looked wonderful in white at the press presentation made over the weekend.
Jadine Lezz Banagan
Butuan City will be represented in this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant by Jadine Lezz Banagan.
Maica Martinez
Maica Martinez is hoping to bring the Miss Universe Philippines crown to Cabanatuan City.
Allyson Ee
Miss Universe Philippines Caloocan - Filipino society of Northern California Allyson Ee looks pretty in pink.
Karenza de Leon
Camarines Norte will be represented in this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant by Karenza de Leon from the Filipino society of Australia.
Shaina Ong Rabacal
Camarines Sur's 2025 Miss Universe Philippines representative is Shaina Ong Rabacal.
Larsine Grace Jensen
Miss Universe Philippines Camiguin Larsine Grace Jensen is showing everyone how to wear a power suit at the press presentation held over the weekend.
Jezreal de Ocampo
Miss Universe Philippines Cavite Jezreal de Ocampo brings a girl-next-door appeal to this year's pageant.
Gabriella Mai Carballo
Miss Universe Philippines Cebu City Gabriella Mai Carballo says representing the city is her way of thanking it for giving so much to her.
Chella Falconer
Miss Universe Philippines Cebu Province Chella Falconer is a picture of confidence at the press presentation held over the weekend.
Angeleyh Caballero Pasco
Davao will be represented this year in the Miss Universe Philippines pageant by Angeleyh Caballero Pasco, who is part of the Filipino society of Hawaii.
Jazzle Shannen Taga Iba
Miss Universe Philippines Dipolog City Jazzle Shannen Taga Iba is hoping to bring the crown to Dipolog City.
Shamara Krupa
Yellow is definitely the color of Miss Universe Philippines Dumaguete City Shamara Krupa.
Princess Luab Ibrahim
Zamboanga del Sur is hoping to win a Miss Universe Philippines crown with their delegate, Princess Luab Ibrahim.
Valerie Claire West
Miss Universe Philippines Ifugao Valerie Claire West from the Filipino society of New York looks riveting in red.
Juliana Fresado
Miss Universe Philippines Iligan City Juliana Fresado shines like the sun in her yellow suit for the press presentation over the weekend.
Jeanne Nicole Perez Lipa
Representing Ilocos Sur in this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant is Jeanne Nicole Perez Lipa, who is part of the Filipino society of Washington.
Karen Nicole Piccio
Iloilo City's Karen Nicole Piccio is perfect in pink at the Miss Universe Philippines press presentation held over the weekend.
Angeline Cordero Kailani
Miss Universe Philippines Iloilo Province Angeline Cordero Kailani is part of the Filipino society of England.
Jarina Sandhu
Jarina Sandhu is carrying the hopes and dreams of the province of Isabela, who she is representing in this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant.
MJ Fernandez
MJ Fernandez of Kalibo, Aklan caught everyone's eye at the Miss Universe Philippines press presentation with her piña cloth outfit.
Eloisa Jauod
Laguna is hoping to win a Miss Universe Philippines crown with their delegate, Eloisa Jauod.
Natasha Testa
All eyes were definitely on Miss Universe Philippines Lapu-Lapu City Natash Testa during the press presentation held over the weekend.
Rayanne Kristel David
Rayanne Kristel David is representing both Las Piñas and the Filipino society of Canada in this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant.
Victoria Maelona Johnson
Florida's Victoria Maelona Johnson is representing Leyte in this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant.
Pauline Rowbelle del Mundo
Liliw, Laguna is represented in this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant by Pauline Rowbelle del Mundo, who is part of the Filipino society of New Jersey.
Rendelle Ann Caraig
Miss Universe Philippines Los Baños, Laguna Rendelle Ann Caraig looks great in green.
Bella dela Cruz
Eye-catching is definitely a perfect adjective to describe Miss Universe Philippines Lucena City Bella dela Cruz.
Taylor Marie De Luna
Miss Universe Philippines Malay, Aklan Taylor Marie De Luna comes from the Filipino society of Southern California.
Teresita Ssen Marquez
Former Reina Hispanoamericana Teresita Ssen Marquez is looking to add another crown to her mantle as she represents Muntinlupa in this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant.
Kaye Pastelero
Naic, Cavite is hoping to snag a Miss Universe Philippines title with their delegate Kaye Pastelero.
Zoe Sofia Gabon
Miss Universe Philippines Naga City Zoe Sofia Gabon astounds in this photoshoot clad in an all-red outfit.
laquiblaaa Franches
Miss Universe Philippines Negros Occidental Franches Anne Laquibla is embodying the traditional Filipina in this photoshoot.
Chanel Olive Thomas
Miss Universe Philippines Nueva Ecija Chanel Olive Thomas comes from the Filipino society of Melbourne.
Ain Niqyla Abad
Miss Universe Philippines Occidental Mindoro Ain Niqyla Abad is full of youthful energy as the 18-year-old competes in this year's pageant.
Rechel Hoco
Oriental Mindoro's Rechel Hoco is hoping to bring the Miss Universe Philippines crown to her province this year.
Irish Raine Sescon
Miss Universe Philippines Ozamis City Irish Raine Sescon's beauty is definitely eye-catching.
Rhancoise Mayangitan
Pampanga is hoping to win the Miss Universe Philippines crown through the efforts of their delegate this year, Rhancoise Mayangitan.
Andrea Cayabyab
Miss Universe Philippines Pangasinan Andrea Cayabyab is a happy beauty while wearing this all-red outfit.
Jenny Kim Agasid
Miss Universe Philippines Parañaque Jenny Kim Agasid shines as brightly as the jewels on her ears.
Alessandra Eugenio
Pasig is hoping for a win for the Miss Universe Philippines delegate, Alessandra Eugenio.
Zoe Honeyman
It's hard to look away from the beauty of Miss Universe Philippines Quezon City Zoe Honeyman.
Ahtisa Manalo
Returning as a representative for Quezon Province in this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant is Ahtisa Manalo.
Bianca Ysabella Ylanan
Green is a good color on Miss Universe Philippines Quirino Bianca Ysabella Ylanan.
Mariah Nicole Valdez
Miss Universe Philippines Romblon Mariah Nicole Valdez has a face card that will not be declined.
Kathreen Kaye Dacanay
Kathreen Kaya Dacanay may just bring the Miss Universe Philippines crown to Samar Island.
Thelma Suzanne Dayao
Miss Universe Philippines San Fernando, Cebu representative Thelma Suzanne Dayao has a body to die for.
Jessica Victoria Cianchino
San Jose, Batangas is represented in this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant by Jessica Victoria Cianchino, who is part of the Filipino society of Canada - East.
Yllana Marie Aduana
Siniloan, Laguna will be represented in the 2025 Miss Universe Philippines pageant by Yllana Marie Aduana.
Chelsea Fernandez
Former Miss Globe Philippines Chelsea Fernandez is gunning for the Miss Universe Philippines crown this year.
Angela Norwillen Cabel
Miss Universe Philippines Tacloban Angela Norwillen Cabel is ready to take the crown hom to Tacloban.
Ma. Katrina Llegado
Ma. Katrina Llegado is yet another returning queen hoping to win the Miss Universe Philippines crown this year.
Danelle Ann Catalan
Tandag City, Surigao Del Sur will be represented in the 2025 Miss Universe Philippines pageant by Danelle Ann Catalan.
Sasha Lacuna
Tarlac beauty Sasha Lacuna looks wonderful in white at the Miss Universe Philippines press presentation.
KC de Fiesta
Zamboanga City is hoping KC de Fiesta will bring home the Miss Universe Philippines crown to them.