The 2024 Miss Universe Philippines pageant has announced the top five contestants in the swimsuit challenge.
The queens on the list are Dia Mate of Cavite, Patricia Bianca Tapia of Hawaii, Alexie Mae Brooks of Iloilo, Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province, and Jet Hammond of Southern California.
Winners will be determined by voting and the top winners will automatically qualify for the finals.
Previously, MUPH announced the three winners of the national costume contest held in Sultan Kudarat last week. They were Tamara Oshie from Tacloban, Alexi Brooks from Iloilo, and Jett Hammond from Southern California.
The winners of the Best National Costume Award each received P100,000.
The 2024 Miss Universe Philippines coronation event will be held on May 22 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Current Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee has been chosen to be her successor to represent her country at the international pageant to be held in Mexico.