The Miss Philippines

The Miss Philippines
TypeInternational Selection Pageant
Parent organizationEmpire Philippines
HeadquartersBonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Country representedPhilippines[a]
Qualifies for8 (see Titles)
First edition2023
Most recent edition2023
Language
  • Filipino
  • English
Websitewww.missuniverseph.com

The Miss Philippines is a part of Miss Universe Philippines beauty pageant and a culture and heritage organization that selects the Philippines' official representative to international pageants including Miss Supranational, Miss Charm, Miss Cosmo, Miss Eco International, Miss Worldwide, Miss Tourism World, Miss Teen Universe, and Miss Eco Teen International.[1][2]

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

History

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

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

Format

The first Miss Philippines pageant did not feature the tradition swimsuit competition section, instead a runway section had the contestants in formal wear. Contestants also made speeches related to Filipino culture and heritage in a similar fashion to TED Talks.[5][6]

An online poll was also accounted 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.

Current Franchise
Titles Year
Miss Supranational 2023 — Present
Miss Charm 2023 — Present
Miss Cosmo 2024 — Present
Miss Eco International 2024 — Present
Miss Eco Teen International 2024, 2026— Present
Miss Worldwide 2026 — Present
Miss Tourism World 2026 — Present
Miss Teen Universe 2026 — Present
Former Franchise
Titles Year
Miss Asia Pacific International 2024
Miss Aura 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 Current Titles Ref.
The Miss Philippines Supranational The Miss Philippines Charm The Miss Philippines Cosmo The Miss Philippines Eco International The Miss Philippines Eco Teen International The Miss Philippines Worldwide The Miss Philippines Tourism World The Miss Philippines Teen Universe
Appointed Additional acquired franchise Annabelle McDonnell1
Misamis Oriental
Additional acquired franchise Additional acquired franchise Additional acquired franchise Additional acquired franchise Additional acquired franchise Additional acquired franchise
Appointed Pauline Amelinckx2
Bohol
Krishnah Gravidez3
Baguio
[8]
2023 Alethea Ambrosio
Bulacan
Not awarded Chantal Elise Schmidt
Cebu City
Appointed Tarah Valencia
Baguio
Kayla Carter4
Northern California
Ahtisa Manalo5
Quezon
Alexie Brooks
Iloilo City
Raven Doctor
Palawan
[9][10]
Cyrille Payumo
Pampanga
Appointed Katrina Llegado
Taguig
Not awarded Chelsea Fernandez
Sultan Kudarat
Gabbi Carballo
Cebu City
Not awarded [11]
Appointed Allyson Hetland
Pampanga
Apriel Smith
Cebu City
Ysabella Ysmael
Taguig
Jenrose Javier
Sultan Kudarat
Trexy Roxas
Iligan
Nicole Borromeo
Cebu
Marian Arellano
Tarlac
Catherine Wardle
Samar Island
  • ^1 Appointed as The Miss Philippines Charm 2023 after her first runner-up finish at Miss Universe Philippines 2022.
  • ^2 Formally crowned as The Miss Philippines Supranational 2023 in a separate event after the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation.
  • ^3 Formally crowned as The Miss Philippines Charm 2024 in a separate event after the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation. Eventually resigned to the title due to the delay of Miss Charm 2024.
  • ^4 Appointed as The Miss Philippines Charm 2024 after Gravidez relinquished her title.
  • ^5 Stacey Gabriel, Miss Universe Philippines 2024 first runner-up, declined any title. Manalo, the second runner-up, opted to be crowned as The Miss Philippines Cosmo 2024. As the next candidate in line, she is eligible to select from any of the titles granted by The Miss Philippines.[12]

Placements

The following are the placements of The Miss Philippines titleholders in international pageants.

Current titles

Year Delegate Represented Competition performance Ref.
Placements Other award(s)
2023 Pauline Amelinckx Bohol 1st Runner-Up
2 Special awards
    • Supra Chat Winner
    • Woman of Substance Awardee
[13]
2024 Alethea Ambrosio Bulacan Top 12
1 Special award
    • Miss Supranational Asia & Oceania
[14]
2025 Tarah Valencia Baguio 3rd Runner-Up
2026 Katrina Llegado Taguig Miss Supranational 2026
2027 Allyson Hetland Pampanga
Year Delegate Represented Competition performance Ref.
Placements Other award(s)
2023 Annabelle McDonnell Misamis Oriental 1st Runner-Up [15]
2024 Kayla Jean Carter Northern California Top 20 [16][17]
2025 Cyrille Payumo Pampanga Top 20
1 Special award
    • Best National Costume
2026 Apriel Smith Cebu City
Year Delegate Represented Competition performance Ref.
Placements Other award(s)
2024 Ahtisa Manalo Quezon Top 10
2 Special awards
    • Cosmo People's Choice
    • Cosmo Tea Culture Tourism Ambassador
[18]
2025 Chelsea Fernandez Sultan Kudarat Runner-Up
4 Special awards
    • Cosmo People's Choice
    • Best in Evening Gown
    • Eventista's Iconic Swimsuit
    • Parade of Beauty Award
2026 Ysabella Ysmael Taguig
Year Delegate Represented Competition performance Ref.
Placements Other award(s)
2024 Chantal Elise Schmidt Cebu City 1st Runner-Up
2 Special awards
    • Best in Evening Gown
    • Best National Costume
[19]
2025 Alexie Brooks Iloilo City Miss Eco International 2025
1 Special award
    • Best National Costume
[20]
2026 Gabbi Carballo Cebu City Top 21
1 Special award
    • Miss Eco Top Model
[11]
2027 Jenrose Javier Sultan Kudarat

Miss Eco Teen International

Year Delegate Represented Competition performance Ref.
Placements Other award(s)
2024 Raven Doctor Palawan 3rd Runner-Up
1 Special award
    • Miss Eco Teen Asia
[21]
Mister and Miss Philippine Youth acquired the franchise in 2025
2026 Trexy Roxas Iligan

Miss Teen Universe

Year Delegate Represented Competition performance Ref.
Placements Other award(s)
2026 Catherine Wardle Samar Island
Year Delegate Represented Competition performance Ref.
Placements Other award(s)
2026 Marian Arellano Tarlac

Miss Worldwide

Year Delegate Represented Competition performance Ref.
Placements Other award(s)
2027 Nicole Borromeo Cebu

Former titles

Year Delegate Represented Competition performance Ref.
Placements Other award(s)
2024 Blessa Ericha Figueroa Northern California 3rd Runner-Up
2 Special awards
    • Miss Stronghold
    • Miss Zen Institute
[22]
Miss Grand Philippines acquired the franchise in 2025

Miss Aura International

Year Delegate Represented Competition performance Ref.
Placements Other award(s)
2024 Isabelle de los Santos Mandaluyong 1st Runner-Up
1 Special award
    • Fan Vote Winner
[23]
Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines acquired the franchise in 2025

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ The pageant includes Filipino diaspora in the United States

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. 1 2 "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. ↑ Ramos, Jansen (May 14, 2023). "Baguio's Krishnah Gravidez appointed as Miss Charm Philippines 2024". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. 1 2 C. Lorenciana (May 3, 2025). "Cebu City's Gabbi Carballo is Miss Philippines Eco International 2026". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  12. ↑ Adina, Armin (June 11, 2024). "Ahtisa Manalo confirms she chose to receive Miss Cosmo Philippines title". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Pauline Amelinckx is Miss Supranational 2023 runner-up". ABS-CBN News. July 15, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  14. ↑ Llemit, Kathleen A. "Philippines' Alethea Ambrosio named Miss Supranational Asia and Oceania 2024". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Brazil wins Miss Charm 2023; PH bet is 1st runner-up". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  16. ↑ @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.
  17. ↑ "Kayla Jean Carter finishes Top 20 in Miss Charm 2024". GMA Integrated News. December 21, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  18. ↑ Adina, Armin P. (June 11, 2024). "Ahtisa Manalo confirms she chose to receive Miss Cosmo Philippines title". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  19. ↑ "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.
  20. ↑ "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.
  21. ↑ "Raven Doctor named Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2024". Rappler. August 3, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Miss Philippines acquires Miss Asia Pacific International franchise". ABS-CBN News. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  23. ↑ "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.