Miss World Philippines 2017 revealed its official candidates

Arnold Vegafria, the new franchise holder of Miss World Philippines with the official candidates

After through screening, Miss World Philippines revealed its 35 official candidates. This is the first batch under the new franchise owner Arnold Vegafria.

Noticeably, a handful of candidates, if not celebrity are previous winners and contestants from another national pageants like Winwyn Marquez, daughter of actor Joey Marquez and Alma Moreno and Laura Lehman Bb. Pilipinas 2014 runner up and ABS-CBN courtside reporter.

Winwyn Marquez & Laura Lehman

Other familiar faces were Janela Joy Cuaton former Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International 2015 who was first runner up in Miss Tourism Metropolitan International 2016, Ethel Abellanosa Miss Tourism Philippines 2016 winner and Cythia Thomalla of Cebu, the 2016 Reyna ng Aliwan.

Janela Joy Cuaton, Ethel Abellanosa and Cynthia Thomalla

Here is the complete list of Miss World Philippines Candidates: Cynthia Thomalia; Janela Joy Cuaton; Trishza Ocampo; Discery Karren Dela; Shawntel Cruz; Noelle Uytuazon; Winwyn Marquez; Shiela Marie Reyes; Sophia Señoron; Gabriela Ortega; Kathtryn Jade Cudiamit; Veronica Villones; Rose Flores; Krystie Anne Ongjanco; Ella Eiveren Lubag; Jeannyfer Ozbot; Tanya Deveza; Nikki Deveza; Jona Sweet; Tinay Coloma; KC Fajardo; Angelica Burgers; Joana; Marie Rabe; Laura Lehmann; Christine Angel Alvaran; Zarah Carbonel; Kathleen Tagle Gomez; Chelsea Manalo; Ethel Abellanosa; Glyssa Perez; Darren Genobisa; Andrea Poliquit; Princess Laureano; KC Cajandig; and Leida Paulette Babasanta.

Aside from Miss World Philippines title, the organization will also award Miss Eco Philippines, Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas, and Miss Multinational.

With its new owner, new pre-pageant activities will also be part of the fast-track for the candidates including Brand Fashion Show, Charity Night Gala, Sports Challenge, Beach Beauty and Charity Day.

The coronation night will be held on September 3, at the Mall of Asia Arena and will have its telecast on the same night via GMA Network.