40 official candidates are announced by Binibining Pilipinas for the year 2023

The search is just getting started, and things are heating up as Binibining Pilipinas announces the 20 candidates who will compete for the title of Miss Universe Philippines.

The 40 contestants will compete for three crowns, which will send them to three international pageants: Miss International, Miss Intercontinental, and Miss Globe.

Check out the list below to know who made the cut and will compete for Miss Universe Philippines:

1. Kiaragiel H. Gregorio

2. Samantha Dana Bug-Os

3. Julianne Rose Reyes

4. Pia Isabel M. Duloguin

5. Mary Chiles M. Balan

6. Mirjan Hipolito

7. Mary Joy C. Dacoron

8. Anje Mae E. Manipol

9. Lyra G. Punsalan

10. Andrea Marie Sulangi

11. Paola Allison D. Araño

12. Juvel Cyrene Bea

13. Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano

14. Charismae Almarez

15. Anna Valencia Lakrini

16. Trisha Martinez

17. Katrina Mae Sese

18. Sharmaine S. Magdasoc

19. Vientree Zoe B. Santiago

20. Angelica Lopez

21. Sofia Lopez Galve

22. Elaiza Dee R. Alzona

23. Xena Ramos

24. Ma. Gianna Margarita S. Llanes

25. Rasha Cortez Al Enzi

26. Paulina Labayo

27. Rheema Addakoden

28. Candy Vollinger

29. Alasha Reign P. Parani

30. Julia Mae Mendoza

31. Babyernh Llong

32. Tracy Lois M. Bedua

33. Lea Macapagal

34. April Angelu G. Barro

35. Zeah Nestle O. Pala

36. Katrina Ann Johnson

37. Allhia Estores

38. Jessilen Salvador

39. Lorraine Jara

40. Yesley Cabanos