Miss Universe Philippines trends on Twitter moments after its opening

Miss Universe Philippines on Sunday morning trended on Twitter, moments after its telecast on GMA-7. 

Filipino-American singer Jessica Sanchez had an explosive opening number while the hopefuls took the stage in their glittery dresses for their introductory walk.

The country's first Miss Universe pageant is hosted by KC Montero.

Included in the list of judges for the Miss Universe finals are Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Miss Universe 2012 1st runner up Janine Tugonon, Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner up Ariella Arida, Congressman Eric Yap, and Baguio First Lady Arlene Magalong.

Other judges include Jackie Aquino, Samuel Salonga Versoza Jr., Raymond delos Santos,  Venus Navalta and Arthur Peña.

On Twitter, netizens have been tweeting about the event cheering on for their bets.

LOOK AT THOSE EYES!! THAT FACE! She did not come here to play#MissUniversePhilippines pic.twitter.com/2Lw2MES3pm

— ? (@ultwomen) October 25, 2020

We are moments away from finding out who will be crowned as the new Miss Universe Philippines!

Who do you think will bring home the crown? #MissUniversePhilippines #MissUniversePhilippines2020 ???????? pic.twitter.com/ThtqBJzY5n

— Tristan Elvin Domingo (@trstndm) October 25, 2020

Let's go mga bading. Cavite all the way!!! #MissUniversePhilippines pic.twitter.com/qJQE7gvCRT

— Neo (@neoespena) October 25, 2020

Michele Gumabao's with straight hair is fierce!!! She looks like an amazon!! She's giving me that Latina vibes with that hair.#MissUniversePhilippines #MissUniversePhilippines2020 pic.twitter.com/6dD7M1LqlU

— Corpsekkuno Simp (@Sykkuno_Husband) October 25, 2020

Who will be the next Miss Universe Philippines ????♥????????? @MissUniverse @MissUniversePH #MissUniversePhilippines2020 #MissUniversePhilippines#MUP2020 #MUPh #Philippines ???????? pic.twitter.com/VLKOupqLM3

— denver.s (@denversuetos) October 22, 2020

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