MANILA – Fifty-two women are set to compete for the opportunity to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant this year.

The candidates for the first-ever Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) competition were introduced to members of the media at the Manila Hotel on Friday.

All of them wore modern interpretations of Filipiniana attire – from terno pantsuits to dresses that showcase local garments – and sashes showing names of the cities they represent.

Take a look at each of the candidates below:

Aklan - Christelle Abello Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Albay - Paula Madarieta Ortega Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Angeles City - Christine Nicole Silvernale Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Antique - Joecel Marie Robenta Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Aurora - Princess Marquez Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Baguio City - Bea Theresa Maynigo Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Batanes - Jan Alexis Elcano Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Batangas - Nathalia Urcia Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Biliran - Skelly Ivy Florida Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Bohol - Pauline Amelinckx Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Bulacan - Dianella Louise Loya Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Cagayan de Oro - Vincy Valcalares Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Cagayan Province - Mari Danica Reynes Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Camarines Sur - Krizzia Lynn Moreno Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Capiz - Mariam Lara Hamid Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Catanduanes - Sigrid Grace Flores Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Cavite - Kimberly Hakenson Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Cebu City - Tracy Maureen Perez Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Cebu Province - Apriel Smith Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Davao City - Alaiza Malinao Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Davao del Norte - We’am Ahmed Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

General Santos - Mariel Joyce Pascua Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Isabela - Maria Regina Malana Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Ilocos Sur - Adelma Benedicts Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Iloilo City - Rabiya Mateo Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Iloilo Province - Kim Chi Crizaldo Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Kalinga - Noreen Mangawit Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Laguna - Jo-Ann Flores Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

La Union - Trizha Ocampo Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Leyte - Chiara Lyn Markwalder Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Makati - Ivanna Kamil Pacis Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Mandaue - Lou Dominique Piczon Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Manila - Alexandra Abdon Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Marinduque - Maria Lianina Macalino Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Misamis Oriental - Carolinr Joy Veronilla Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Muntinlupa - Maricres Castro Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Negros Occidental - Angela Aninang Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Oriental Mindoro - Adee Hitomi Ariate Akiyama Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Palawan - Jennifer Linda Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Pampanga - Patricia Mae Santos Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Pangasinan - Maria Niña Soriano Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Parañaque - Maria Ysabella Ysmael Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Pasay - Zandra Nicole Sta. Maria Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Pasig City - Riana Pangindian Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Quezon City - Michele Theresa Gumabao Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Quezon Province - Faye Deveza Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Rizal - Ericka Evangelista Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Romblon - Maria Fee Tajaran Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Sorsogon - Maria Isabela Galeria Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Surigao del Norte - Carissa Rozil Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Taguig City - Sandra Lemonon Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Zamboanga del Sur - Perlyn Cayona Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Set on May 3 at the Mall of Asia Arena, MUP 2020 is organized by a new namesake organization led by Miss Universe 2011 third runner-up Shamcey Supsup.

This marks the end of an era as Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. let go of the Miss Universe franchise in the Philippines after more than 50 years.