Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines

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Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines
Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines logo.jpg
TypeWomen Beauty Pageant
Parent organizationOriental Beauty Philippines Charities Inc.
HeadquartersSan Roque, Cardona, Rizal
Country representedPhilippines
Qualifies forMiss Aura International
Miss Celebrity International
Miss Business Global
Miss Orient Tourism Global
Miss Heritage International
Miss Independent International
Miss Tourism World
First edition2024
Most recent edition2025
Current titleholderMariel Baltazar
District 4, Quezon City
Makoy Manlapaz
Charity Events Director
JM Robles
Language
  • Filipino
  • English

Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines (MPOP) is a national beauty pageant in the Philippines that celebrates Filipino culture, empowers women, and promotes tourism. Established in 2024, the pageant serves as a platform for Filipina women to showcase their beauty, intelligence, and advocacy for social, environmental, and cultural issues. The name of the pageant draws inspiration from the historic moniker for the Philippines—"Pearl of the Orient." [1]

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History

Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines was officially launched in 2024 with the vision of providing a platform for Filipina women to represent the values and culture of the Filipino people through pageantry and charity initiatives. It gained attention for its regional representation and inclusivity, aiming to highlight the diversity of the archipelago.

Deeply Filipino

All segments, scripts, and even pageant programs are in Tagalog (with some Taglish), emphasizing native language and culture

Cultural showcase

In 2024 Contestants highlight local traditions—from regional costumes to activities like “Sikaran” (a Rizal-based martial art)—to celebrate the diversity of the archipelago.

Mission, Vision, Objective

Mission

The mission of Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines is to empower young Filipino women through leadership and community service. The pageant will facilitate a platform for Filipinos to better understand and appreciate the Philippine culture, traditions and values through a National Pageant. As candidates and winners of the pageant, they will work to affect positive change through volunteering, fundraising and advocacy. During their reign, the winners will be given the tools to personally and professionally enrich others by dedicating themselves to raising awareness and much needed funds for philanthropic endeavors.

Vision

The vision of Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines is to embody the legacy of the Filipinos with emphasis on preserving the beautiful culture, heritage and values of the country and to work diligently to leave a positive impact to the community.

Objective

The objective of Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines is to promote culture, traditions and values of the Philippines. The Pageant campaigns to help those who are in need especially the children with educational, medical and other basic needs. The pageant also aims to promote the Filipino women with emphasis on intelligence, heart to serve, societal awareness and self-confidence.

Format

Candidates are selected through local pageants held across various provinces and cities. The winners represent their localities at the national pageant. The competition typically includes:

Titles

Current Franchise
TitlesYear
Miss Aura International2024 — Present
Miss Orient Tourism Global2024 — Present
Miss Independent International2024 — Present
Miss Business Global2025 — Present
Miss Celebrity International2025 — Present
Miss Tourism World2025 — Present
Former Franchise
TitlesYear
Miss Cosmopolitan World2024
Miss Glamour Look International2024
Miss Heritage International2024
Miss Multicultural World2024

Editions

The following is a list of national titleholders:

YearMiss Pearl of the Orient PhilippinesCulture AmbassadorHeritage Ambassador1st Princess2nd PrincessEntrantsVenueDate
2024Krishan Pauline Alerre

Pampanga

Hannah Marie Alejandro

Antipolo City

Patricia Anne Nicole Bangug

Pangasinan

Cayenei Cortez

Tarlac

Wesmin Pacalso

Nueva Vizcaya

14Tanghalang Pasigueño, Pasig City, Metro Manila July 27, 2024
YearMiss Pearl of the Orient PhilippinesCulture AmbassadorHeritage Ambassador1st Runner-up2nd Runner-up3rd Runner-up4th Runner-upCharity AmbassadorEntrantsVenueDate
2025Mariel Baltazar

District 4, Quezon City

Leanna Kylee Manuel

Tarlac

Chariesse Anthea Abanico

Lipa City, Batangas

Abigail Nichole Florendo

Taytay, Rizal

Jhan Nicole Ambata

Dasmariñas City, Cavite

Jasmine Chloe Arciga

District 1, Quezon City

Ashley Jane Francisco

Isabela

Mariel Baltazar

District 4, Quezon City

27Bulwagang Kanlahi, Tarlac City, Tarlac August 3, 2025

Placements in international pageants

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

Current titles

Miss Aura International

YearOfficial delegateRepresentedCompetition performanceRef.
PlacementOther award(s)
2025Krishan Pauline Alerre Pampanga Miss Aura International 2025Top 15 Best in Evening Gown [2]
2026—

Miss Celebrity International

YearOfficial delegateRepresentedCompetition performanceRef.
PlacementOther award(s)
2025Abigail Nichole Florendo Taytay, Rizal TBDTBD
2026—

Miss Tourism World

YearOfficial delegateRepresentedCompetition performanceRef.
PlacementOther award(s)
2025Ashley Jane Francisco Isabela TBDTBD
2026—

Miss Business Global

YearOfficial delegateRepresentedCompetition performanceRef.
PlacementOther award(s)
2025Hannah Marie Alejandro Antipolo City TBDTBD
2026—

Miss Orient Tourism Global

YearOfficial delegateRepresentedCompetition performanceRef.
PlacementOther award(s)
2025Patricia Anne Nicole Bangug Pangasinan Miss Orient Tourism Global 2025Best in National Costume

Miss Personality

 [3]
2026—

Miss Heritage International

YearOfficial delegateRepresentedCompetition performanceRef.
PlacementOther award(s)
2024Cayenei Cortez Tarlac 1st Runner-upBest in Evening Gown

Miss Confident

2025—

Miss Independent International

YearOfficial delegateRepresentedCompetition performanceRef.
PlacementOther award(s)
2025Wesmin Pacalso Nueva Vizcaya Miss Independent International 2025Best in Evening Gown

Best in National Costume

2026—

Advocacy and Projects

Titleholders and runners-up engage in environmental, educational, and health advocacy programs in collaboration with local government units and NGOs. The organization supports tourism through cultural and charitable initiatives.

Project ISLA

Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines (MPOP) thru Oriental Beauty Philippines Charities Inc. (OBPCI) proudly launches "Project ISLA: Feeding Hearts, Fueling Dreams" — a heartfelt charity initiative dedicated to reaching out to children in island communities across the country. Through school supply donations, a sustainable feeding program, and active participation in the annual Brigada Eskwela, they aim to nourish both minds and hearts, paving the way for brighter futures.

I.S.L.A stands for:

I – Inspire: Provide tools that inspire learning and creativity. Every pencil, notebook, or backpack is a chance to spark a student's imagination and motivation.

S – Support: Offer support to students and families in need. School supplies remove barriers to learning and show that their community cares.

L – Learn: Empower children to learn with confidence. Your gift helps build the foundation for lifelong education and growth.

A – Achieve: Help students achieve their dreams. With the right resources, they can aim higher and succeed academically and personally.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Jusay, Annalyn S. (2024-05-08). "Miss Pearl of the Orient PH is the newest pageant in town". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
  2. ↑ Hilotin, Jay Hilotin (2025-05-25). "Two queens shine bright for the Philippines: Double the crowns, double the glory". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
  3. ↑ "Krishan Pauline Alerre crowned Miss Aura International 2025; PH wins Miss Orient Tourism Global 2025". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
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