Many pageant fans were left astounded when the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) organization disregarded the Top 10 finalists and brought back the Top 18 due to undisclosed 'technical issues.' At around 9:07 pm, the Top 10 finalists were revealed as they were said to compete in the pageant's evening gown competition. They were composed of the following candidates: Michelle Dee (Makati) Pauline Amelinckx (Bohol) Klyza Castro (Davao Oriental) Krishnah Gravidez (Baguio) CJ Opiaza (Zambales) Jan Marie Borbon (Bacolod) Jannarie Zarzoso (Agusan Del Norte) Rein Carrascal (Sorsogon) Airissh Ramos (Eastern Samar) Samantha Panlilio (Cavite) After a lengthy commercial break, host Xian Lim announced at around 9:50 pm that the MUPh backtracked and brought back the Top 18 finalists to compete in evening gown following technical difficulties.

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