The 24 official candidates vying for the chance to represent our country in this year's Miss Universe, Miss World and Miss International pageants have been announced.

Here are the 24 official candidates of the Binibining Pilipinas 2010:

Selena Antonio
Rose Ann Aguilar
Kate Princess Alimurong

Rachel Ann Bustamante
Laurese Ann Caparas

Mariella Castillo
Angelica Damian
Patricia Lae Ejercitado
Czarina Cathrine Gatbonton
Mhirra Hernandez
Tony Alyess Hipolito
Helen Nicoltte Henson
Laica Joy Jimenez
Nicole Kaufmann
Krista Arrieta Kleiner
Jam Charisa Libatog
Marie Ysabelle Matubis
Ana Marie Morelos
Reina Mae Maerina
Mary Ann Ross Misa
Dianne Necio
Maria Venus Raj
Gwendoline Ruais
Patrixia Sherly Santos

The grand coronation night is happening on March 6, 2010 at the Araneta Coliseum with a delayed telecast via GMA-7.

Here are some photos from the press presentation courtesy of Bong Tan for Missosology: