Photo from Miss Universe Philippines' Facebook page. 

MANILA — The Top 5 candidates of the runway challenge of Miss Universe Philippines 2024 have been named on Sunday. 

Among the Top 5 are Matea Mahal Smith of Florida, Alexei Brooks of Iloilo City, Angel Rose Tambal of Leyte, Ma. Athisa Manalo of Quezon Province, and Stephanie Faye Gerona of Quirino.

The winner of the runway challenge will get a spot at the finals.

"Their placement was determined purely by your votes," Miss Universe Philippines said in a post.

The winner of MUPH 2024 will succeed Michelle Dee, who finished in the Top 10 of last year's Miss Universe pageant, on top of winning special awards.

Many pageant fans have noted that MUPH has a "strong" batch of contenders this year, with both returning veterans and fresh faces vying for the crown.

The national competition has also included Filipinas from different parts of the world, such as Australia and the United States.