Miss World Philippines 2022

 Top 36 candidates meet the press, Makati wins physique award

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte

The Miss World-Philippines (MWP) organization formally presented their official lineup of candidates at the poolside of The Cove in Okada Manila. The 36 aspirants wore identical cream-colored monokinis from designer Jhong Sudlon.

"It's good to be back here in Cove Manila, last year we also had our press presentation here. We've been forging a special partnership with Okada Manila in preparation for the pre-pageant challenges, leading to the coronation night. Our candidates will be using their beauties, talents, and advocacies in the the coming challenges. We also expect the presence of chief executive officers Ms. Julia Morley (World), Gerhard Parzuthka von Lipinsky (Supranational), and Dr. Amal Rezk (Eco International) during the final show," revealed national director Arnold L. Vegafria.

This time around the 36 official candidates were presented in chronological order and the city or province they were representing. And they are:

1) Simone Nadine Bornilla - Marinduque

2) Erika Vinculado - Roxas City, Capiz

3) Angel Jed Zaragoza Latorre - Lambunao, Iloilo

4) Maica Cabling Martinez - Nueva Ecija

5) Shaina Rose Manalo Ico - Batangas Province

6) Samantha M. Gabronino - San Jose del Monte, Bulacan

7) Erika Kristensen - Carmona, Cavite

8) Tsina Jade Chu - Iloilo Province

9) Kayla Arriadne Tiongson - Lipa City, Batangas

10) Kristal Marie Gante - Davao del Norte

11) Maria Niña C. Soriano - Pangasinan

12) Anje Mae Manipol - Quezon Province

13) Maria Gigante - Cebu

14) Patricia Dizon - Pampanga

15) Ivanna Pacis - Makati City

16) Carla Manuel - Manila

17) Ingrid Santamaria - Parañaque City

18) Justine Beatrice Felizarta - Marikina City

19) Kimberly Tiquestiques - Balagtas, Bulacan

20) Ashley Subijano Montenegro - Makati City

21) Paula Maderieta Ortega - Albay

22) Cassandra Bermeo Chan - San Juan City

23) Charyzah Costales Esparrago - Taguig

24) Alison Black - Las Piñas City

25) Gwendolyn Furniol - Negros Occidental

26) Aliana Joaquin - Bacoor, Cavite

27) Blessie Villablanca - Iloilo City

28) Mauie Long - Bulacan Province

29) Loraine Joy Arpia - Trece Martires, Cavite

30) Angela Teng - Baliwag, Bulacan

31) Natazha Vea Bautista - Misamis Oriental

32) Kevyn Alessandrea Mateo - Bataan

33) Marine Timoteo Tungol - Pampanga

34) Beatrice McLelland - Aklan

35) Patricia McGee - Zambales

36) Lady Justerinnie Santos - Bulakan, Bulacan

At the close of the mid-afternoon event, Makati City representative Ashley Subijano Montenegro was awarded Le Meur Aesthetics Body Award (equivalent to a preliminary Swimsuit award).

The challenges - Beach Body, Top Model, Beauty with a Purpose, Multimedia, Sports, Talent, National Costume, and Head to Head - will be be rolled out in the next two weeks. Winners of the several challenges automatically advance to the semifinal round.

The Miss World-Philippines 2022 coronation night will unfold on June 5 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Stay tuned!