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First batch of Miss Universe Philippines candidates revealed

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Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/tvpatrol/02/11/20200214-miss-universe-philippines.jpg"/><figcaption>Miss Universe Philippines 2020 candidates pose for a group photo. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA – The new Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) organization has introduced the first batch of candidates of its namesake pageant.A total of 52 women across the country will compete for the Miss Universe Philippines crown at the Mall of Asia Arena on May 3.This year’s batch – a mix of newcomers and pageant veterans – was presented to members of the media at the Manila Hotel on Friday.Familiar names include volleyball star Michele Gumabao, who competed in Miss Globe 2018 after winning one of the titles in Binibining Pilipinas, the former holder of the Miss Universe franchise in the country.Other Bb. Pilipinas alumnae include Sandra Lemonon (2018, Top 15 finalist), Maria Isabela Galeria (2019, Top 15 finalist), Apriel Smith (2016 contestant), and Riana Pangindian (2016, Top 15 finalist).Also part of the list is Alaiza Malinao, a contestant of “Asia’s Next Top Model” season 4; Pauline Amelinckx, who won the Mutya ng Pilipinas Global Beauty Queen title in 2018; and Bella Ysmael, a runner-up in Century Tuna Superbods Ageless 2018 and niece of former Miss Universe Margie Moran.Ahtisa Manalo, who finished first runner-up in Miss International in 2018, also applied for MUP but backed out of the race to <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/02/03/20/ahtisa-manalo-backs-out-of-miss-universe-philippines-race">prioritize her health</a>.<div>Check out the complete list of MUP candidates below:</div>Aklan - Christelle Abello Albay - Paula Madarieta Ortega Angeles City - Christine Nicole Silvernale Antique - Joecel Marie Robenta Aurora - Princess Marquez Baguio City - Bea Theresa Maynigo Batanes - Jan Alexis Elcano Batangas - Nathalia Urcia Biliran - Skelly Ivy Florida Bohol - Pauline Amelinckx Bulacan - Dianella Louise Loya Cagayan de Oro - Vincy Valcalares Cagayan Province - Mari Danica Reynes Camarines Sur - Krizzia Lynn Moreno Capiz - Mariam Lara Hamid Catanduanes - Sigrid Grace Flores Cavite - Kimberly Hakenson Cebu City - Tracy Maureen Perez Cebu Province - Apriel Smith Davao City - Alaiza Malinao Davao del Norte - We’am Ahmed General Santos - Mariel Joyce Pascua Isabela - Maria Regina Malana Ilocos Sur - Adelma Benedicts Iloilo City - Rabiya Mateo Iloilo Province - Kim Chi Crizaldo Kalinga - Noreen Mangawit Laguna - Jo-Ann Flores La Union - Trizha Ocampo Leyte - Chiara Lyn Markwalder Makati - Ivanna Kamil Pacis Mandaue - Lou Dominique Piczon Manila - Alexandra Abdon Marinduque - Maria Lianina Macalino Misamis Oriental - Carolinr Joy Veronilla Muntinlupa - Maricres Castro Negros Occidental - Angela Aninang Oriental Mindoro - Adee Hitomi Ariate Akiyama Palawan - Jennifer Linda Pampanga - Patricia Mae Santos Pangasinan - Maria Niña Soriano Parañaque - Maria Ysabella Ysmael Pasay - Zandra Nicole Sta. Maria Pasig City - Riana Pangindian Quezon City - Michele Theresa Gumabao Quezon Province - Faye Deveza Rizal - Ericka Evangelista Romblon - Maria Fee Tajaran Sorsogon - Maria Isabela Galeria Surigao del Norte - Carissa Rozil Taguig City - Sandra Lemonon Zamboanga del Sur - Perlyn Cayona

The new Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) organization has introduced the first batch of candidates of its namesake pageant.

The new Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) organization has introduced the first batch of candidates of its namesake pageant.

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First batch of Miss Universe Philippines candidates revealed

Karen Flores Layno,

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Published Feb 14, 2020 04:28 PM PHT

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Updated Feb 14, 2020 09:55 PM PHT

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