Teresita Ssen 'Winwyn' Marquez of Muntinlupa has been a strong contender in the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 preliminaries, with observers noting her potential to succeed her cousin, Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee.
If crowned, Marquez would be the country's first married woman to represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant.
Other strong performers include Ma. Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province, who particularly shone during the Evening Gown preliminaries and has returned more confident.
The preliminary competition involved 66 candidates showcasing their performance in swimsuits and evening gowns.
The national costume competition is scheduled for April 30, with the coronation night set for May 2 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The winner will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Bangkok, Thailand.
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