The Miss World Philippines 2022 beauty pageant kicked off at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City tonight, June 5.
Thirty-six candidates are competing for the title of Miss World Philippines 2022.
Special awards were presented at the start of the pageant. The recipients of the first batch of special awards were:
Miss Photogenic - Ashley Montenegro
Miss Kumu World - Kristal Gante
Miss Silka Award - Gwendoline Fourniol
Miss Love Your Skin Award (tie) - Gwendoline Fourniol and Justine Felizarta
Non Fungible Beauty Award (three winners) - Maria Gigante, Ingrid Santamaria, and Alison Black
Best In Swimsuit - Alison Black
Best In Evening Gown - Gwendoline Fourniol