MANILA, Philippines — The candidates for the next Miss Universe Philippines is now down to only five contenders.

The top five were chosen after the competition was cut down to only 10 candidates.

After they stunned the judges and the crowd during the swimsuit competition, they then proceeded to strut down the runway with their evening gowns, designed by Filipino designers.

LOOK: Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Top 16 candidates stun in the evening gown competition! 👑 #MissUniversePhilippines2021 pic.twitter.com/AQCezdfGA4

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Shortly after the said challenges and a short Q&A answer portion the judges chose the following five:

Miss Cebu Province Steffi Rose Aberasturi

Miss Cebu City Beatrice Luigi Gomez

Miss Taguig Katrina Dimaranan

Miss Cavite Victoria Velasquez Vincent

Miss Pangasinan Maureen Christa Wroblewitz

The night started with 28 candidates before being trimmed down to five, of which one will continue their journey by being crowned this year’s Miss Universe Philippines, who will then compete in the 70th international Miss Universe, which will be held in Eilat, Israel in December.

Miss Universe PH names Top 16 candidates