Partial, unofficial list of Bb. Pilipinas 2017 hopefuls

The screening continues for the final list of candidates for the upcoming Binibining Pilipinas this year!

On Monday, the official Binibining Pilipinas Facebook account released photos of the hopefuls who were initially selected to continue competing and move closer to the most-awaited local pageant.

Among the ladies hoping to vie for the crown are pageant repeaters and titleholders, including Binibining Pilipinas 2016 2nd runner-up Jehza Huelar, Miss World Philippines 4th Princess Rachel Peters, and Miss Earth 2012 Stephanie Stefanowitz.

“We wish you the very best! To be an official Binibining Pilipinas candidate is a blessing and an honor,” the local pageant's organizers tell the hopefuls.

Check out the beautiful ladies who may be set to walk the Binibining Pilipinas stage this 2017. —Bianca Rose Dabu and Jannielyn Bigtas/NB, GMA News