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IN PHOTOS: Miss Universe PH 2021 candidates in national costume

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<p>MANILA -- Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) has released the official photos for the national costume competition of this year&#x27;s pageant.</p><p>Following the theme Manila Carnival Queens, the 28 candidates wore intricate outfits created by Filipino designers.</p><p>&quot;It showcases the Filipina beauty, heritage, and artistry interpreted in modern, traditional, and avant-garde ways. Regardless of its interpretation, at the very core is the heart of a Filipina who is proud of her history, heritage, and country,&quot; MUP said in a Facebook post.</p><p>Check out the MUP 2021 candidates in national costume below:</p><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/TheMissUniversePH/posts/420585016092272" data-width="auto"> </div><p>This year&#x27;s national costume competition was released as a music video featuring the new BGYO track &quot;Kulay.&quot; </p><p>The candidates were divided into four groups: National Capital Region, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/09/23/21/watch-miss-universe-ph-national-costume-show">WATCH: Miss Universe PH national costume show</a></li></ul><p>The national costume show is one of three major preliminary activities leading up to coronation day.</p><p>The preliminary interviews will be held on September 24, while the swimsuit and evening gown competitions are scheduled on September 26.</p><p>The new coronation date has yet to be announced.</p><p>Rabiya Mateo, who placed in the top 21 of the 69th Miss Universe pageant, will crown her successor.</p><div><strong>Related video:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1780752" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

Following the theme Manila Carnival Queens, the 28 candidates wore intricate outfits created by Filipino designers. 