Miss World Philippines 2024 announces Top 20 finalists

From 33 candidates, only 20 ladies remain vying for the Miss World Philippines 2024 crown. The winners of the fast-track challenges were also announced, and these ladies automatically secured a spot in the Top 20!

The 20 candidates who will be advancing to the competition's next round are:

• Dia Maté - Cavite (Sports Challenge winner, Miss Charity)
• Sophia Bianca Santos - Pampanga (Miss Beach Beauty, Best in National Costume)
• Jerica Jewel Reyes - Central Visayas (Miss Talent)
• Dolly Ceballos Cruz - Malaybalay, Bukidnon (Head to Head Challenge winner)
• Krishnah Marie Gravidez - Baguio City (Miss Multimedia) (Top Model Competition Winner)
• Marianel Tan - Bacolod City
• Angel Policarpio Gutierrez - Concepcion, Tarlac
• Christine Delos Reyes Chagas - Quezon City
• Gabrielle Marie Lantzer - Manila City
• Patricia Bianca Tapia - Batangas
• Sofi Maxim Margareta Grenmo - Cebu
• Ma. Andrea Endicio - Quezon Province
• Raine Africa - Marikina City
• Arrieana Zobelle Beron - Iloilo City
• Princess Kazel Oseo - Zambales
• Clytemestra Miaflor Juan - Dasmariñas City, Cavite
• Riana Agatha Pangindian - Kapitolyo, Pasig City
• Jasmine Omay - Tarlac Province
• Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano - Bicol Region (Beauty with a Purpose Challenge winner)
• Nikki Buenafe - Pangasinan

The coronation night is currently being held at the Mall of Asia Arena, where reigning Miss World Philippines Gwendolyne Fourniol will crown her successor with the new Rays of Hope crown designed by Oro China Jewelry.

Aside from Miss World Philippines, two queens will also be crowned at the end of the night: Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas and Miss Philippines Tourism.

Miss World Philippines 2024 is hosted by Billy Crawford and Universal Woman 2024 Maria Gigante, together with Teejay Marquez and Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2021 Emmanuelle Vera.

Johnoy Danao, the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra, P-pop boy group BILIB, P-pop girl group KAIA, and Pinoy pop-rock band The Juans are among the night’s performers.

Reigning Miss World Krystyna Pyszková of Czechia, and Miss World Chairperson and CEO Julia Morley are also at the coronation.

— Carby Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News