Aqua Boracay Angels

 Standouts in MUPhs swimsuit showcase

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte 

The 65 remaining delegates in this year's Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) competition were welcomed by fans and supporters in the paradisiacal island of Boracay over the weekend.

During the swimwear showcase, the candidates wore identical Pina Beauty capes over their monokinis and/or bikinis. They gamely danced to the beat and worked the short runway with their pasarela skills.

The Miss Universe Philippines organization announced the Top 8 finalists of the Aqua Boracay swimsuit showcase last Saturday night. The standout, called Aqua Boracay Angels, were:

- Yllana Marie Aduana (Siniloan, Laguna)

- Ma. Ahtisa Manalo (Quezon Province)

- Teresita Ssen "Wynwin" Marquez (Muntinlupa)

- Gwendoline Meliz Soriano (Baguio)

- Amanda Russo (Pasay)

--Katrina Llegado (Taguig)

- Valerie Claire West (Ifugao), and 

- Gabrielle Mai Carballo 

The Miss Universe Philippines 2025 coronation night will unfold on May 2, 6 pm, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The "Puksaan" is nearing its culmination. Stay tuned!