Meet the candidates of Miss World Ph 2013

Whoever gets the title shall represent the Philippines and compete with 119 other women for the Miss World crown. The reigning Miss World Philippines, Queenierich Rehman, finished 8th in last year's competition in China. Meanwhile, the first Miss World Philippines (outside the Binibining Pilipinas pageant) Gwendolyn Ruais won first runner-up in London in 2011. The coronation night will be held on August 18. (Venue TBA) On July 31 at 1pm, Solaire Resort and Casino's Eclipse Bar came alive with the press presentation of the 26 official candidates of Miss World Philippines (MWP) 2013. MWP is organized by CQ Global Quest, Inc, helmed by beauty and fitness icon Cory Quirino. The program opened with a short dance number from the candidates followed by their introduction. Early standouts include actress Megan Young and candidates Mercegrace Raquel, Ria Rabajante, Zandra Flores and Henna Kaizzelle Nicole Cajandig, who also joined this year's Binibining Pilipinas pageant. 

Zandra Flores, 24, Pasig City

Ria Rabajante, 23, Albay

Princesslyn Dignadice,  24, Negros Occidental

Vina Openiano, 21, Laguna

Patricia Lae Ejercitado, 24, Rizal

Maria Paula Estenzo, 21, Caloocan City

Karla Patricia Alas, 21, Las Piñas City

Zahra Bianca Saldua, 21, Las Piñas City

Melanie Barret, 23, Pampanga

Mercegrace Raquel, 20, Laguna

Frances Claire Vintola, 19, Dumaguete City, 
Negros Orienta

Henna Kaizzelle Cajandig, 21, General Santos City

Khadija Nasser, 24, Rizal

Angelica Lopez, 17, Pasay City

Maria Paula Bianca Paz, 24, Nueva Ecija

Aikah Dindah, 18, Zamboanga City

Samantha Mae Bernardo, 20, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

Omarie Linn Osuna, 20, Olongapo City

Pia Kamil Ochengco, 20, Caloocan City

Roselle Marie Ferrer,  22, Valenzuela City

  Jennyline Carla Malpaya , 22, Ilocos Sur

Maria Lily Teresa Salazar, 21, Isabela

Megan Lynn Young, 23, Olongapo City

Jennifer Hammond, 22, Laguna

Janicel Lubina, 18, Palawan