The Miss Universe Philippines Organization has presented the last batch of their attendees for the final screening process of the much-anticipated beauty pageant.
“Incredibly beautiful and smart women attended our final screening today. They will be joined by contestants to be nominated by our accredited partners on February 10,” the group said in a Facebook post.
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“From there, the final contestants of the first ever Miss Universe Philippines Pageant will be determined. Watch this space,” the statement added.
The 29 hopefuls will be joined by those chosen by accredited partners for the final leg of the competition.
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2018 Miss International first runner-up Ahtisa Manalo, volleyball player Michele Gumabao and Sorsogon’s Maria Isabela Galeria were among those joining the new Miss Universe pageant.