MANILA, Philippines–The following Bb. Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) candidates emerged among the Top 15 on Sunday night:
— Alaiza Malinao
— Justine Felizarta
— Christi McGarryn
— Anja Peter
— Kylie Verzosa
— Pia Wurtzbach
— Teresita Ssen Marquez
— Maolin Yalung
— Ann Colis
— Janicel Lubina
— Kimverlyn Suiza
— Princess Camu]
— Hannah Sison
— Brenna Gamboa
— Rogelie Catacutan
Janicel Lubina of Palawan, who was among the top 15 candidates, bagged two major awards–Best in Long Gown and Best in Swimsuit.
Other special awardees were:
— Kylie Verzosa, of Baguio City, Miss Philippine Airlines. She is also a Top 15 candidate.
— Teresita Ssen Marquez, of Parañaque, Bb. Jag. She was also among the Top 15 candidates.
— Cenniele Santos, of Quezon City, Readers’ Choice
The pageant was ongoing as of posting time.