The Miss Philippines

Not to be confused with Binibining Pilipinas, Mutya ng Pilipinas, or Miss Republic of the Philippines.

The Miss Philippines
TypeWomen's beauty pageant
Franchise holderEmpire Philippines
HeadquartersBonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Country representedPhilippines[a]
Qualifies for7 (see Titles)
First edition2023
Most recent edition2023
Current titleholderAlethea Ambrosio
Bulacan
Language
  • Filipino
  • English
Websitewww.missuniverseph.com

The Miss Philippines (commonly abbreviated as TMP) is a beauty pageant and a culture and heritage organization that selects the Philippines' official representative to international pageants such as Miss Supranational, Miss Charm, Miss Asia Pacific International, Miss Cosmo, Miss Aura International, Miss Eco International, and Miss Eco Teen International.[1][2]

The reigning The Miss Philippines is Alethea Ambrosio of Bulacan, who was crowned on October 24, 2023, held at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.[3]

History

The Miss Philippines pageant was launched in 2023. The organizers behind the pageant would partner with the Miss Universe Philippines.[4]

In September 2023, TMP announced its partnership with the Miss Asia Pacific International Organization.[4]

Format

The coronation night inaugural edition of The Miss Philippines pageant will not feature the tradition swimsuit competition portion. A Runway Segment featuring the contestants in formal wear will be featured as well as a portion were candidates would make speeches related to Filipino culture and heritage in a way similar to that done on TED Talks.[5][6]

An online poll was also opened with the results accounting for 50 percent of the contestants' final score.[7]

Titles

Note that the year designates the time Empire Philippines has acquired that particular pageant franchise.

Membership Year[b]
Miss Supranational 2023[8]
Miss Charm 2023[8]
Miss Asia Pacific International 2023[9]
Miss Cosmo 2024
Miss Aura International 2024
Miss Eco International 2024
Miss Eco Teen International 2024

Editions

Below is the complete list of The Miss Philippines editions.

Edition Date The Miss Philippines Presenters Entrants Finals venue
1st October 24, 2023 Alethea Ambrosio André Brouillette
Rabiya Mateo 		21 SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay

Titleholders

Year The Miss Philippines Current titles Ref.
Miss Supranational Philippines Miss Charm Philippines Miss Asia Pacific International Philippines Miss Cosmo Philippines Miss Aura International Philippines Miss Eco International Philippines Miss Eco Teen International Philippines
Appointed
MUPH 2023 		Pauline Amelinckx1 Pauline Amelinckx2 Annabelle Mae McDonnell3 Additional acquired franchise
2023 Alethea Ambrosio Alethea Ambrosio Krishnah Gravidez4 Blessa Ericha Figueroa Additional acquired franchise Isabelle de los Santos Chantal Elise Schmidt Hanna Reese Uyan5 [10]
Appointed
MUPH 2024 		Tarah Valencia Kayla Jean Carter6 Maria Ahtisa Manalo8 Alexie Mae Brooks Raven Doctor9 [11][12]
Cyrille Payumo7
Notes:
  • ^1 Appointed, will crown the inaugural winner of the 2023 pageant.
  • ^2 Formally crowned as Miss Supranational Philippines 2023 in a separate event after the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation. Represented the Philippines at the Miss Supranational 2023.
  • ^3 Appointed as Miss Charm Philippines 2023 after her first runner-up finish at Miss Universe Philippines 2022. Represented the Philippines at the Miss Charm 2023.
  • ^4 Formally crowned as Miss Charm Philippines 2024 in a separate event after the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation. She eventually resigned to the title because of the delay of Miss Charm 2024 pageant.
  • ^5 Resigned to the title in order to continue her studies.
  • ^6 Appointed as Miss Charm Philippines 2024 after Gravidez relinquished her title.
  • ^7 Formally crowned as Miss Charm Philippines 2025 in a separate event after the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation.
  • ^8 Stacey Daniella Gabriel, the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 first runner-up declined any title. Manalo, the second runner-up, opted to be crowned Miss Cosmo Philippines. As the next candidate in line, she is eligible to select any of the four titles and is not restricted to the Miss Supranational Philippines, which is regarded as the most prestigious among the four.[13]
  • ^9 Appointed as the new representative for Miss Eco Teen 2024 after Uyan resigned to the title.

Placements

The following is the placement of The Miss Philippines titleholders in international pageants.

Miss Supranational

Year Official delegate Represented Competition performance Ref.
Placements Other award(s)
2023 Pauline Amelinckx Bohol 1st Runner-Up Supra Chat Winner [14]
2024 Alethea Ambrosio Bulacan Top 12 Miss Supranational
Asia & Oceania 		[15]
2025 Tarah Valencia Baguio [to be determined] [to be determined]

Miss Charm

Year Official delegate Represented Competition performance Ref.
Placements Other award(s)
2023 Annabelle Mae McDonnell Misamis Oriental 1st Runner-Up [16]
2024 Kayla Jean Carter Northern California Top 20 [17][18]
2025 Cyrille Payumo Pampanga [to be determined] [to be determined]

Miss Asia Pacific International

Year Official delegate Represented Competition performance Ref.
Placements Other award(s)
2024 Blessa Ericha Figueroa Northern California 3rd Runner-Up Miss Stronghold
Miss Zen Institute
2nd Place in Darling of the Press and Best in Swimsuit 		[19]

Miss Cosmo

Year Official delegate Represented Competition performance Ref.
Placements Other award(s)
2024 Maria Ahtisa Manalo Quezon Top 10 Cosmo People's Choice
Cosmo Tea Culture Tourism Ambassador 		[20]

Miss Aura International

Year Official delegate Represented Competition performance Ref.
Placements Other award(s)
2024 Isabelle de los Santos Mandaluyong 1st Runner-Up Fan Vote Winner [21]

Miss Eco International

Year Official delegate Represented Competition performance Ref.
Placements Other award(s)
2024 Chantal Elise Schmidt Cebu City 1st Runner-Up Best in Evening Gown
Best in National Costume 		[22]
2025 Alexie Mae Brooks Iloilo City [to be determined] [to be determined] [23]

Miss Eco Teen International

Year Official delegate Represented Competition performance Ref.
Placements Other award(s)
2024 Raven Hate Doctor Palawan 3rd Runner-Up Miss Eco Teen Asia
2nd Place in Eco Dress Prime
Top 5 in Talent Prime 		[24]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ The pageant includes Filipino diaspora in the United States
  2. ^ Year franchise acquired

References

  1. ^ "The Miss Philippines allows moms, married women to join". PhilStar Global. September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  2. ^ "Miss Philippines acquires Miss Asia Pacific International franchise". The Philippines Star Life. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  3. ^ "Pauline Amelinckx is crowned the first-ever The Miss Philippines". GMA News Online. August 12, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Miss Philippines acquires Miss Asia Pacific International franchise". ABS-CBN News. September 5, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  5. ^ Adina, Armin (September 16, 2023). "The Miss Philippines, Mister Pilipinas Worldwide tease final competition at MOA Arena". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  6. ^ "The Miss Philippines explains why it won't have a swimsuit competition". GMA News. GMA Integrated News. August 31, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  7. ^ Lim, Ron (October 16, 2023). "The Miss Philippines and Mister Pilipinas Worldwide online voting is now open". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  8. ^ a b Adina, Armin P. (July 1, 2023). "Miss Universe Philippines pageant has not just one, but two new logos". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  9. ^ Adina, Armin P. (September 5, 2023). "The Miss Philippines acquires franchise for Miss Asia Pacific International pageant". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  10. ^ Ramos, Jansen (May 14, 2023). "Baguio's Krishnah Gravidez appointed as Miss Charm Philippines 2024". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  11. ^ Bracamonte, Earl D. C. (May 16, 2024). "4 more titles to be appointed after Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation". www.philstar.com. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  12. ^ Antonio, Josiah (May 23, 2024). "Baguio's bet is Miss Supranational PH 2025; Pampanga candidate gets Miss Charm PH 2025". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  13. ^ Adina, Armin (June 11, 2024). "Ahtisa Manalo confirms she chose to receive Miss Cosmo Philippines title". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  14. ^ "Pauline Amelinckx is Miss Supranational 2023 runner-up". ABS-CBN News. July 15, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  15. ^ Llemit, Kathleen A. "Philippines' Alethea Ambrosio named Miss Supranational Asia and Oceania 2024". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  16. ^ "Brazil wins Miss Charm 2023; PH bet is 1st runner-up". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  17. ^ @the_missphilippines (July 6, 2024). "The Miss Philippines Org. is very happy to announce the appointment of KAYLA JEAN CARTER as Miss Charm Philippines 2024. She will represent the country in the upcoming Miss Charm pageant to be held in the United States on August 24, 2024" – via Instagram.
  18. ^ "Kayla Jean Carter finishes Top 20 in Miss Charm 2024". GMA Integrated News. December 21, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  19. ^ "Miss Philippines acquires Miss Asia Pacific International franchise". ABS-CBN News. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  20. ^ Adina, Armin P. (June 11, 2024). "Ahtisa Manalo confirms she chose to receive Miss Cosmo Philippines title". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  21. ^ "PH bet Isabelle De Los Santos is the first runner-up in Miss Aura 2024". ABS-CBN News. October 19, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  22. ^ "PH's Chantal Schmidt thankful for first runner-up finish in Miss Eco International 2024". ABS-CBN News. April 29, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  23. ^ "Iloilo City's Alexie Brooks to represent PH in int'l pageant - Iloilo Metropolitan Times". www.imtnews.ph. May 23, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  24. ^ "Raven Doctor named Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2024". Rappler. August 3, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.