WHO WILL WIN? | Favorites for Miss World Philippines emerge

The 22-year old Filipino-German charmer from Cebu City is the reigning Reyna ng Aliwan also know as Sinulog Queen. A Tourism Events Management graduate from Maasin, Southern Leyte, Cynthia has been ranking high on pre-pageant predictions. (Jill Tan Radovan/InterAksyon)

Daughter of actors Joey Marquez and Alma Moreno, the 22-year old actress representing Parañaque City joined Binibining Pilipinas 2015 where she landed in the Top 15. She was recently in the cast of the GMA fantaseryes "Encantadia" and "Mulawin vs. Ravena." (Jill Tan Radovan/InterAksyon)

Laura finished first runner-up in Binibining Pilipinas 2014 but took three years before deciding to take a chance in another national pageant. In the interim, the 24-year old charmer from Makati has focused on her career as a sportscaster and TV host. (Jill Tan Radovan/InterAksyon)

Jona was crowned Miss Philippines Earth Eco-Tourism in 2015. Hailing from Aklan, the half-Australian 21-year old stunner is the daughter of an Overseas Filipino Worker and a hotel and restaurant management graduate. (Jill Tan Radovan/InterAksyon)

Born in Masbate and based in Doha, Qatar, Janela won as Mutya ng Pilipinas-Tourism International 2015 and has competed in Miss Tourism Metropolitan International 2016 in Cambodia where she finished first runner-up. (Jill Tan Radovan/InterAksyon)

Now 26, Gabriela finished in the Top 15 in this year's edition of Binibining Pilipinas. Born in Madrid and a licensed architect, she can't win the Miss World Philippines crown because of her age but she is still a formidable contender for the three other crowns. (Jill Tan Radovan/InterAksyon)