MANILA, Philippines — The country’s most prestigious beauty contest just revealed the Top 16 candidates competing for the title of Miss Universe Philippines.

The top 16 candidates were announced during the coronation night in Bohol, where they were chosen following their respective introductory walks and after the first set of special awards were handed out to several candidates.

The following candidates will take the competition to the next round:

Miss Masbate Kisses Delavin

Miss Pangasinan Maureen Wroblewitz

Miss Aklan Christelle Abello

Miss Misamis Oriental Chella Grace Falconer

Miss Manila Izabella Umali

Miss Albay Janela Joy Cuaton

Miss Cavite Victoria Velasquez Vincent

Miss Angeles City Mirjan Hipolito

Miss Mandaluyong Ma. Corazon Abalos

Miss Taguig Katrina Dimaranan

Miss Cebu Province Steffi Aberasturi

Miss Laguna Leren Mae Bautista

Miss Paranaque Ma. Ingrid Santamaria

Miss Romblon Jane Nicole Minano

Miss San Juan Rousanne Bernos

Miss Cebu City Beatrice Luigi Gomez

Delavin was the first candidate to be called after earning the highest number of votes on Lazada’s voting page.

Only one winner will be crowned Miss Universe Philippines in December, and she will compete in the 70th Miss Universe pageant in Eilat, Israel.