Miss World Philippines 2022 official contestants meet the press


The Miss World Philippines 2022 press presentation took place last Thursday, May 12 at Cove Manila.

Thirty-six beauties are vying for the coveted titles at stake and the opportunity to represent the Philippines at the next Miss World, Miss Supranational, Miss Eco International, and Reina Hispanoamericana international competitions.

The reigning queens, Tracy Perez, Dindi Pajares, Emmanuelle Vera, and Kathleen Paton will crown their successors at the end of the event.

Here are the 36 contestants representing their respective cities and provinces:

Simone Nadine Bornilla - Marinduque

Erika Vinculado - Roxas City, Capiz

Angel Jed Zaragoza Latorre - Lambunao, Iloilo

Maica Cabling Martinez - Nueva Ecija

Shaina Rose Manalo Ico - Batangas Province

Samantha M. Gabronino - San Jose del Monte, Bulacan

Erika Kristensen - Carmina, Cavite

Tsina Jade Chu - Iloilo Province

Kayla Arriadne Tiongson - Lipa City, Batangas

Kristal Marie Gante - Davao del Norte

Maria Niña C. Soriano - Pangasinan

Anje Mae Manipol - Quezon Province

Maria Gigante - Cebu

Patricia Dizon - Pampanga

Ivanna Pacis - Makati City

Carla Manuel - Manila

Ingrid Santamaria - Parañaque City

Justine Beatrice Felizarta - Marikina City

Kimberly Tiquestiques - Balagtas, Bulacan

Ashley Subijano Montenegro - Makati City

Paula Maderieta Ortega - Albay

Cassandra Bermeo Chan - San Juan City

Charyzah Costales Esparrago - Taguig

Alison Black - Las Piñas City

Gwendolyn Furniol - Negros Occidental

Aliana Joaquin - Bacoor, Cavite

Blessie Villablanca - Iloilo City

Mauie Long - Bulacan Province

Loraine Joy Arpia - Trece Martires, Cavite

Angela Teng - Baliwag, Bulacan

Natazha Vea Bautista - Misamis Oriental

Kevyn Alessandrea Mateo - Bataan

Marine Timoteo Tungol - Pampanga

Beatrice McLelland - Aklan

Patricia McGee - Zambales

Lady Justerinnie Santos - Bulakan, Bulacan

The Miss World Philippines 2022 final competition will be held on June 5 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Photo: Miss World Philippines Organization

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