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IN PHOTOS: 52 women vie for Miss Universe Philippines 2020 crown

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<p>MANILA – Fifty-two women are set to compete for the opportunity to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant this year.</p><p>The candidates for the first-ever Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) competition were introduced to members of the media at the Manila Hotel on Friday.</p><p>All of them wore modern interpretations of Filipiniana attire – from terno pantsuits to dresses that showcase local garments – and sashes showing names of the cities they represent.</p><p>Take a look at each of the candidates below:</p><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-1.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-2.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-3.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-4.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-5.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-6.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-7.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-8.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-9.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-10.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-11.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-12.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-13.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-14.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-15.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-16.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-17.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-18.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-19.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-20.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-21.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-22.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-23.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-24.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-25.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-26.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-27.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-28.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-29.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-30.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-31.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-32.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-33.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-34.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-35.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-36.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-37.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-38.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-39.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-40.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-41.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-42.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-43.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-44.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-45.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-46.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-47.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-48.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-49.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-50.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-51.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/14/ms-universe-ph-md-52.jpg"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><p>Aklan - Christelle Abello <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Albay - Paula Madarieta Ortega <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Angeles City - Christine Nicole Silvernale <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Antique - Joecel Marie Robenta <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Aurora - Princess Marquez <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Baguio City - Bea Theresa Maynigo <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Batanes - Jan Alexis Elcano <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Batangas - Nathalia Urcia <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Biliran - Skelly Ivy Florida <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Bohol - Pauline Amelinckx <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Bulacan - Dianella Louise Loya <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Cagayan de Oro - Vincy Valcalares <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Cagayan Province - Mari Danica Reynes <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Camarines Sur - Krizzia Lynn Moreno <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Capiz - Mariam Lara Hamid <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Catanduanes - Sigrid Grace Flores <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Cavite - Kimberly Hakenson <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Cebu City - Tracy Maureen Perez <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Cebu Province - Apriel Smith <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Davao City - Alaiza Malinao <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Davao del Norte - We’am Ahmed <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>General Santos - Mariel Joyce Pascua <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Isabela - Maria Regina Malana <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ilocos Sur - Adelma Benedicts <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Iloilo City - Rabiya Mateo <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Iloilo Province - Kim Chi Crizaldo <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Kalinga - Noreen Mangawit <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Laguna - Jo-Ann Flores <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>La Union - Trizha Ocampo <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Leyte - Chiara Lyn Markwalder <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Makati - Ivanna Kamil Pacis <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Mandaue - Lou Dominique Piczon <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Manila - Alexandra Abdon <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Marinduque - Maria Lianina Macalino <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Misamis Oriental - Carolinr Joy Veronilla <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Muntinlupa - Maricres Castro <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Negros Occidental - Angela Aninang <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Oriental Mindoro - Adee Hitomi Ariate Akiyama <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Palawan - Jennifer Linda <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Pampanga - Patricia Mae Santos <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Pangasinan - Maria Niña Soriano <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Parañaque - Maria Ysabella Ysmael <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Pasay - Zandra Nicole Sta. Maria <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Pasig City - Riana Pangindian <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Quezon City - Michele Theresa Gumabao <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Quezon Province - Faye Deveza <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Rizal - Ericka Evangelista <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Romblon - Maria Fee Tajaran <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Sorsogon - Maria Isabela Galeria <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Surigao del Norte - Carissa Rozil <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Taguig City - Sandra Lemonon <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Zamboanga del Sur - Perlyn Cayona <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div></div></div><p>Set on May 3 at the Mall of Asia Arena, MUP 2020 is organized by a new namesake organization led by Miss Universe 2011 third runner-up Shamcey Supsup. </p><p>This marks the end of an era as Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. let go of the Miss Universe franchise in the Philippines after more than 50 years.</p>

<p>Fifty-two women are set to compete for the opportunity to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant this year. </p>

Fifty-two women are set to compete for the opportunity to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant this year.