WATCH: Preliminary interview of Miss Universe PH 2023 candidates

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Some of the candidates in the preliminary interview of Miss Universe Philippines 2023. YouTube/Empire Philippines" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/05/10/miss-univ-ph-2023.jpg"/><figcaption>Some of the candidates in the preliminary interview of Miss Universe Philippines 2023. <em>YouTube/Empire Philippines</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA -- Pageant fans got to know this year&#x27;s Miss Universe Philippines candidates during their preliminary interview on Wednesday. </p><p>In the event, which was streamed live on the YouTube page of Empire Philippines, aspirants from different parts of the country were given a set of questions by a panel of judges.</p><p>Aside from telling something interesting about themselves, they were also made to share their thoughts about being &quot;influential,&quot; and balancing traditional values with modern-day aspirations.</p><p>The delegates also spoke of what the South Sea pearl means to them, and the importance of supporting locally made products.</p><p>Among the representatives who had unique stories to tell were those from Agusan del Norte, who is a psoriasis warrior; Apayao, who worked seven jobs to make ends meet; and Benguet, who wore her wedding dress to the pre-pageant competition. </p><p>Watch the preliminary interview of Miss Universe Philippines 202 candidates below:</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/e64tLh_3nPk?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

Pageant fans got to know this year's Miss Universe Philippines candidates during their preliminary interview on Wednesday. 

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WATCH: Preliminary interview of Miss Universe PH 2023 candidates

WATCH: Preliminary interview of Miss Universe PH 2023 candidates

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Published May 10, 2023 04:11 PM PHT

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