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Highlights from the Miss World Philippines 2016 Grand Coronation Night

By JANNIELYN ANN BIGTAS, GMA News

Miss World Philippines 2016 held its grand coronation night at Manila Hotel last Sunday.

The event was attended by dignitaries as well as candidates' families, friends and fans, and the place was full of cheers and cries when their favorites strutted on stage.

The masters of ceremonies during the evening were Richard Gutierrez, Gwendoline Ruais, Lauren Reid and Queenierich Rehman.

In front of the event's judges, who included models, business executives, the Panamanian ambassador and the president's legal counsel, the 24 candidates came out in shiny one-piece jumpsuits to kick-start the pageant.

The introductions were followed by the highly anticipated swimwear competition, with the ladies donning brightly colored bikinis from the Roxanne Manuela Swimwear line.

After showing off their sexy figures, the candidates changed into elegant frocks designed by popular local designers for the evening gown competition.

This segment was followed by the announcement of the top 12 candidates: #7 Sarah  Margarette F. Joson, #5 Arienne Louise Braga Calingo, #13 Catriona Gray, #2 Shena Saldivar, #24 Yuri Yu Caunca, #21 Marah Muñoz, #12 Arah Alvero Salientes, #23 Ralph Lauren Asuncion, #8 Sandra Lemonon, #18 Ivanna Pacis, #4 Alyana Kagandahan and #10 Kristine Lopez.

The ladies were serenaded by Filipino singers Mark Bautista and Ronnie Liang.

The Q&A portion followed, with each candidate given 30 seconds to answer a different question.

Candidate #7 Sarah Joson

 

 

Candidate #5 Arienne Calingo

 

 

Candidate #23 Ralph Asuncion

 

 

Candidate #12 Arah Salientes

 

 

Candidate #18 Ivanna Pacis

 

 

Candidate #4 Alyana Cagandahan

 

 

Candidate #10 Kristine Lopez

 

 

Candidate #24 Yuri Caunca

 

 

From the 12, the top five were selected: #8 Sandra Lemonon, #5 Arienne Calingo, #13 Catriona Gray, #18 Ivanna Pacis and #21 Marah Muñoz.

Before the judges picked their bets, all of them were asked the question, "Why should you be Miss World Philippines 2016?"

Candidate #21 Marah Muñoz

 

 

Candidate #16 Ivanna Pacis

 

 

Candidate #5 Arienne Calingo

 

 

Candidate #8 Sarah Lemonon

 

 

Candidate #13 Catriona Gray

 

 

Six special awards were given that night, five of which were won byt Catriona Gray:  Miss Manila Hotel, Miss Hannah, Best in Fashion Runway, Best in Long Gown and Best in Swimsuit.

Candidate #8 Sandra Lemonon was named Miss Photogenic.

Before the winners were announced, Miss World Philippines 2015 HIllarie Danielle Parungao took her final walk as queen.

"They say it is not the destination but the journey that matters," she said. "During my reign as Miss World Philippines, I learned that there is no easy pass to success but it is also not difficult to care. Do not underestimate your ability to give, to share, to care, all of which have to potential to touch not only someone else's life but also your own.

"As I take my final walk as Miss World Philippines, my heart overflows with so much emotions for all the blessings, love and support."

The winners were announced by the pageant's national director Cory Quirino.

Catriona Gray was named Miss World Philippines, with Calingo named first princess. Rounding out the court were Pacis as 2nd princess, Muñoz as 3rd princess and Lemonon as 4th princess.

Catriona will represent the country at the Miss World pageant in Washington, D.C. in December.

 

 

— BM, GMA News

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