
The 26 Official Candidates of Miss World Philippines 2014 in a panoramic shot (Photo credit: Melvin Sia)
Venue was the spacious Eclipse Bar/Lounge at Solaire Resort & Casino. Event was the Press Presentation of Miss World Philippines 2014. In attendance were various media reps from TV, Print, Radio and Online. The objective is to get a closer look at the complete line-up of Official Candidates in this year’s batch. All twenty-six (26) of them in one place.
Event hosts are actor Mikael Daez and Miss World 2011 1st Runner-up Gwen Ruais. Entertainment number provided by Theresa Fenger.
Here are the names of the ladies with their assigned numbers:
1) Lorraine Kendrickson
2) Cyra Guilalas
3) Alexa Rae Kirby
4) Priscilla Kimberley dela Cruz
5) Gazini Christiana Ganados
6) Kristine Angeli Estoque
7) Rachel Louise Peters
8) Rachelle Emmylou Carandang
9) Ranielah Marie Oval
10) Grace Ann Bautista
11) Moriel Olea
12) Christine Balaguer
13) Kimberly Anne Sarreal
14) Nicole Donesa
15) Theresa Regli
16) Ina Dominica Guerrero
17) Kimberly Pajares
18) Ruffa Nava
19) Valerie Weigmann
20) Nelda Ibe
21) Jean Marie Feliciano
22) Abegail Galisim
23) Frances Ruth Constantino
24) Carinah Jennah Aguilar
25) Eliza Johanna Cruz
26) Jahziel Pernia
Based on their individual presentation, my Top 5 would be (according to their assigned numbers): #1 Lorraine Kendrickson, #3 Alexa Kirby, #5 Gazini Ganados, #7 Rachel Peters and #19 Valerie Weigmann. One of them will definitely win the crown on October 12.

Top 4 so far (Valerie/Lorraine/Rachel/Alexa), with Gazini completing the cast. (Photo credit: Melvin Sia)
Now if I have to add four promising ladies with the potentials to spoil a Top 5 spot from one of the aforementioned ladies, they are #12 Christine Balaguer, #14 Nicole Donesa, #15 Theresa Regli and #20 Nelda Ibe. 😉
P.S. Some of you might be wondering why the handsome Camarines Sur Governor Miguel “Migs” Villafuerte was present. Well, it’s confirmed that the swimsuit competition will be hosted in Caramoan Island this coming Saturday. And his office will take care of the whole event. 🙂