In Manila, 28 beauties are vying for the Miss Fit Philippines crown. The third edition of the pageant, which advocates mental and physical health, showcased 28 beauties from several regions at their recent launch in Las Pinas.

The contenders shared their journey in achieving emotional, intellectual, physical and aesthetic fitness.

Three of the candidates are Jackelaine Fleming from Samar,

Bicolana educator Aliya Rohilla from Albay who won the media favorite award; and airline crew Diana Lacayanga from Tarlac who talked about self-care and love amid physical weight issues.

Coronation is set on January 31 at the Palazzo Verde in Muntinlupa. The winner will succeed Ylanna Aduana who will reportedly join this year’s Miss Philippines Earth pageant.

Pageant organizer ProMedia had previously supported the candidacies of reigning queens Bb. Pilipinas Globe Chelsea Fernandez, Mutya ng Pilipinas Iona Gibbs, and Miss World Philippines Gwendolyne Fourniol.