IN PHOTOS: Learn more about the candidates of The Miss Universe Philippines 2020

"My father served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 22 years so my life consisted of moving around a lot. I constantly bounced from San Diego, CA to Okinawa, Japan while I was growing up. Nevertheless, I am a PROUD military daughter."

"I am a lab technician, so I can test your blood type or decode your DNA."

"I dream to be an international drifter someday."

"I have already joined 10 pageants and won 9 crowns. I always make sure that the pageants I join in have values that are in line with mine and because of these pageants, I was able to donate a significant amount of money to Philippine Red Cross Dagupan, various charities that supported the sick and abused kids/youth, and also took part in activities that promote the protection and preservation of the environment."

"I was born an athlete. At a very young age,I joined countless swimming competitions at the province during my elementary years.With my strong passion to sports, I made it to the top when I represented our school competing in STCCA, in swimming."

"I am a passionate advocate of Embracing Uniqueness through INCLUSIVE EDUCATION for the welfare of our beloved "Learners with Special Educational Needs" (LSENs)."

"Coming from a family of doctors, I aspire to be a dentist someday and will continue to pursue my advocacy, Ngiting Pilipino. Because I want to give smiles to people's faces especially the little children."

I represented the Philippines in the World Championships of Performing Arts 2013 in Hollywood, USA (Talent Olympics, vocal category) and paid courtesy call to the President at the Malacañang Palace with Team Philippines.

"Motivational Speaker; spoke at Beautiful Powerful Women and Mental Health PH. 5. Church Minister; actively involved in prophetic, healing & evangelistic ministries."

"I suffer from eczema. It hits my confidence most and I have been subjected to ridicule in the worst ways. Which is why pageantry is really important for me. Self love is really something that I'm struggling with but little by little I'm able to work on it."

" I am passionate about raising awareness for anti bullying. I am also an advocate of Youth Sports."

"I graduated with a degree in B.S. in Psychology but I ended up choosing modeling as a profession (life is full of surprises!). It opened big doors of opportunities that I never thought existed. Modeling definitely allowed me to explore life lessons, art, culture and work outside the Philippines. Who would ever thought a farm girl like me would be able to join BBP2015, work with different brands in Manila, represent PH in ASNTM, get a modeling contract in L.A. and compete for the 1st Miss Universe pageant in the Philippines? Thanks to modeling and to the people who believed in my potential."

"So fascinated with Earth Science, infact, I studied Geology first before shifting to Mass Communication."

"I won Miss Ilocos on my 3rd try & will always consider it one of my greatest plot twists in pageant stints. If I had given up easily, I wouldn't be in Miss Universe PH."

" Graduated Tourism and a Dean's lister. Presidential Flight attendant serving the Pres & Government Officials"

"I graduated in 2018 with a degree in Doctor of Dental Medicine and I passed the Dental Board Exam in the same year."

"I'm not a Doctor but I own a Family clinic and wellness center in La Trinidad, Benguet. I'm an advocate for Breast Cancer Awareness because my mom was a breast cancer survivor for 21 years. I would organize seminars back in college."

"I have a heart for teaching. When I was still studying, I helped my classmates with their studies. I was a part-time tutor when I was in college. Now, I conduct trainings and mentoring at work. My goal is take Masters and PhD degree and teach afterwards."

"My escape would always be the beach, with my favorite people, doing the things we love. I love being "one with nature."

"Mentored aspiring models and beauty queens on summer camps and school pageants"

"I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Development Communication major in Development Journalism in Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan on full academic scholarship."

"Born in Downtown Chinatown District of Seattle, Washington, to two proud immigrants from the Philippines (my father is Bicolano & my mother is Kapamangan). My father was the first registered Filipino dentist in the state of Washington and had his first clinic in Chinatown/art gallery for my mother in the patient waiting areas with our family apartment above it. My brothers would always tease me growing up by slapping "Made in China" stickers on my back without me knowing. lol."

"I am a pure Filipina and an island girl. The waves, sand and ocean breezes are all picture perfect way to bring relaxation and stress relief almost the instant you begin to smell the salt air. This is the main reason why I have a morena complexion and I'm always jolly and stress free."

"I am a graduate of Consular and Diplomatic affairs and did my internship at the senate."

"I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from De La Salle University - Manila. I am very passionate about Mental Health Education and Awareness, I believe this is a dire need for the betterment of today's society."

"I love my job as a flight attendant! I like it because I have so many stories to tell every flight about my passengers or my layovers. I graduated cum laude in UST with my degree in travel management."

"I am a professional volleyball player and coach. Sports has always been my passion and it has led me to discover new things and new careers through the years. I started as a sports analyst and host, transitioned to hosting in TV and Events"

"I've joined Miss World Philippines 2017 with my sister. An HRM graduate at the University of Sto Tomas, I learned flairtending."

"I was a former flight attendant. I have diploma in acting from International academy of film and television."

"I am proud Surigaonon. I was born in the city of Island Adventures, Surigao City. I studied my elementary education in the Mystical province of Dinagat Island, and studied high school in Claver, Surigao del Norte. I'm currently a 2nd year college student at Surigao State College of Technology in Surigao City taking up Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English. I took up this course because this something very close to my heart, to teach and to serve children."

"I am confidently beautiful inside and out. Humble and love to help and share blessings to the elderly and poor people who are being discriminated/ neglected oppressed by the society."