The highly anticipated Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation night has begun.
Soon after the candidates' introduction, the pageant's hosts Xian Lim and Alden Richards announced those who made it to the Top 18.
1. Agusan Del Norte - Jannarie Zarzoso
2. Bohol - Pauline Amelinckx
3. Pampanga - Angelique Manto
4. Eastern Samar - Airissh Ramos
5. Makati City - Michelle Marquez Dee
6. Parañaque - Clare Dacanay
7. Tiaong, Quezon - Afia Adorable Yeboah
8. Sorsogon - Rein Hillary Carrascal
9. Mandaluyong - Iman Franchesca Cristal
10. Bacolod - Jan Marie Bordon
11. Cebu Province - Emmanuelle Vera
12. Marinduque - Christine Salcedo
13. Zambales - Christine Opiaza
14. Cavite - Samantha Panlilio
15. Davao Oriental - Klyza Ferrando Castro
16. Baguio - Krishnah Marie Gravidez
17. Isabela - Kimberlyn Acob
18. Bulacan - Princess Anne Marcos
WHO ARE THE MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES 2023 JUDGES?
The judges of the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 are the following: Lyn Lee (Managing director of Smilee Apparel), Tonee Charmagne Co Hang (CFO of Aqua Boracay), and Ana Garces (Head of marketing Avon Philippines).
Joining them are Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes (GMA Network SVP and GMA Films President and CEO), Cong. Sam Verzosa, Cong. Yedda Marie Romualdez, reigning Miss Universe 2023 R'Bonney Gabriel, and Miss Universe 1973 Margarita Moran.
Other judges holding the fate of the candidates in their hands are Lloyd Lee (Executive Director of Net Asia Industries Incorporated), Dr. Nelda Eufemio (dentist to the stars), Dyan Castillejo (ABS-CBN sports correspondent), and Marrion Brandellick De Guzman (chief marketing officer of Jewelmer).
Who do you think will bring home the crown tonight?
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