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Miss Universe PH 2020 prelims: Who won which awards

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/10/23/20201023-miss-universe-ph-2020-prelims-1.jpg"/><figcaption>With 4 special awards, Miss Bohol Pauline Amelinckx was the lone candidate to have multiple recognitions prior to coronation day. <em>KTX.ph</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — The inaugural Miss Universe Philippines pageant held Friday its preliminary competition, naming winners of special awards.</p><p>Gathering 46 candidates representing cities and provinces, the preliminary round was held at the Baguio Country Club on Friday morning, and was streamed online through KTX.ph later in the evening.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/10/23/20201023-miss-universe-ph-2020-prelims-2.jpg"/><figcaption>Miss Quezon City Michele Gumabao was named Miss MG Philippines, a sponsor award. <em>KTX.ph</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Three major components of the pageant formed the preliminaries: the respective competitions for national costume, swimsuit, and evening gown. Earlier, the pageant held preliminary interviews.</p><p>The preliminary activities helped determine the 15 finalists, who will be named on coronation day on October 25, also in Baguio City.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/10/23/20201023-miss-universe-ph-2020-prelims-3.jpg"/><figcaption>Miss Mandaue Lou Dominique Piczon won Best in National Costume. <em>KTX.ph</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>The first-ever Miss Universe Philippines titlist under the new pageant organization will wear the just-unveiled “Filipina” crown, and will represent the country in the international Miss Universe pageant.</p><p>Gazini Ganados, the last national Miss Universe titlist under the pageant’s Binibining Pilipinas era, will crown her successor.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/10/23/20201023-miss-universe-ph-2020-prelims-4.jpg"/><figcaption>Miss Iloilo City Rabiya Mateo won Best in Swimsuit. <em>KTX.ph</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>The following are the special award winners (list follows):</p><ul>	<li>Miss MG Philippines – Michele Gumabao, Quezon City</li>	<li>Miss Cream Silk – Pauline Amelinckx, Bohol</li>	<li>Downy Sweetheart Award – Pauline Amelinckx, Bohol</li>	<li>Miss Cetaphil Sun – Pauline Amelinckx, Bohol</li></ul><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/10/23/20201023-miss-universe-ph-2020-prelims-5.jpg"/><figcaption>Miss Parañaque Maria Ysabella Ysmael won Best in Evening Gown. <em>KTX.ph</em></figcaption></figure></div><ul>	<li>Best in National Costume – Lou Dominique Piczon, Mandaue</li>	<li>Miss Photogenic – Tracy Maureen Perez, Cebu City</li>	<li>Most Beautiful Face Award – Pauline Amelinckx, Bohol</li>	<li>Best in Swimsuit – Rabiya Mateo, Iloilo City</li>	<li>Best in Evening Gown – Maria Ysabella Ysmael, Parañaque</li></ul>

<p>The inaugural Miss Universe Philippines pageant held Friday its preliminary competition, naming winners of special awards.</p>

The inaugural Miss Universe Philippines pageant held Friday its preliminary competition, naming winners of special awards.