MANILA  -- The heat is on for the 53 candidates of this year's Miss Universe Philippines pageant.

During the preliminary competition last Sunday at Manila Hotel, the organization named the first batch of sponsors winners that stood out among the candidates in a delayed telecast on Tuesday morning.

Among these are the candidates from Baguio Bulacan, Quezon Province, Iloilo, Cavite, Taguig and, Cebu.

Here is the complete set of winners:

• • Miss Kemans: Victoria Velasquez Vincent of Bacoor
• • Miss JellLife: Alexie Brooks of Iloilo 
• • Miss Smilee: Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province 
• • Miss Cream Silk:  Dia Mate of Cavite
• • Miss Buscopan Alexie Brooks of Iloilo
• • The Face of Avon: Alexie Brooks of Iloilo
• • Miss So-En:  Christi McGarry of Taguig
• • Miss Fairy Skin: Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province
• • Miss Jewelmer: Christi McGarry of Taguig
• • Miss iColorPlus: Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province 
• • Miss Jojo Bragais Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan 
• • Miss Zonrox: Iloilo, Bacoor and Quezon Province
• • Miss Hello Glow: Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province
• • Miss Hello Glow Body: Victoria Velasquez Vincent of Bacoor
• • Miss Danielitos : Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province
• • Queen of Hearts: Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province
• • Icon Doll: Kris Tiffany Janson of Cebu
• • Miss Aqua Boracay: Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province
• • Miss Wuling: Christy McGarry of Taguig
• • Miss Mags: Tarah Valencia of Baguio
• • Miss Villa Medica: Tarah Valencia of Baguio

This year's MUPH coronation night will be held on May 22 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The winner of the national competition will represent the country in the upcoming Miss Universe pageant in Mexico, succeeding Michelle Dee who finished in the Top 10 last year.

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