Hillarie Danielle Parungao from Nueva Vizcaya was named Miss World Philippines 2015 on Sunday, October 18, at the Theatre in Solaire Resorts and Casino, Paranaque City.

The 24-year-old model bested 25 other candidates during the finals. Aside from winning the crown, she also bagged 9 special awards including the highly-coveted Best in Swimsuit and Best in Long Gown.

Hillarie will represent the country in Miss World 2015 which is happening in Sanya, China on December 19.

Completing her court are Cassandra Naidas, who was named the 1st Princess; Mia Howell, named the 2nd Princess; Vanessa Wright, named the 3rd Princess; and Emma Mary Tiglao, the 4th Princess.

Here are the complete results of Miss World Philippines 2015:

Top 5:

Emma Tiglao
Vanessa Wright
Hillarie Parungao
Cassandra Naidas
Mia Howell

Top 13:

Jackielyn Dulay
Hillarie Parungao
Vianca Marcelo
Christelle Abello
Jannie Alipo-on
Mia Howell
Jessica McEwen
Emma Tiglao
Jeddahliz Maltezo
Janelle Tee
Kiara Giel Gregorio
Cassandra Naidas
Vanessa Wright

Special Awards:

Best in Talent: Mia Howell, Avonlea Paraiso and Vianca Marcelo
Most Unique Talent: Jannie Alipoon and Emma Tiglao
Best in Sports Challenge: Hillarie Parungao
Best in Fashion Runway: Hillarie Parungao
Best in Swimsuit: Hillarie Parungao
Best in Gown: Hillarie Parungao
Miss Friendship: Christelle Abello
Miss Photogenic: Emma Tiglao

Sponsor Awards:

Miss Zen Institute: Hillarie Parungao
Miss Fila: Mia Howell
Miss Technomarine: Hillarie Parungao
Miss Solaire: Hillarie Parungao
Miss Jazzy France: Vanessa Wright
Miss Figlia: Hillarie Parungao
Miss Bench: Cassandra Naidas
Miss PAL: Emma Tiglao
Miss Phoenix Petroleum: Hillarie Parungao

The pageant final was hosted by Tim Yap, Iya Villania, and Miss World 2011 1st runner up Gwendoline Ruais.

The panel of judges is composed of Ben Chan, Miguel Zubiri, Cris Albert, Fernando Carrillo, Celine Matias, Joey Abacan, Flint Richardson, Franchesca Tan, Vic Alcuaz, Col. Ricardo Nolasco, Dr. Mary Jane Torres, Luis Chavit Singson and Miss World 2013 Megan Young.

Images courtesy of Miss World Philippines