Miss Republic of the Philippines

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Miss Republic of the Philippines or Miss RP is a beauty pageant in the Philippines currently held biennially (every two years).

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History

Miss Republic of the Philippines was first staged in 1969 under Ferdie Villar of Spotlight Promotions. The winner was chosen as the official delegate of the Philippines to the Miss World pageant. [1] [2]

The Runners-up of Miss Republic of the Philippines were awarded as Miss Luzon (1st Runner-up), Miss Visayas (2nd Runner-up), Miss Mindanao (3rd Runner-up) and Miss Manila (4th Runner-up).

Miss RP representation for Miss World lasted until 1976, when the Miss World franchise was transferred to Mutya ng Pilipinas, Miss Republic of the Philippines 1976 Josephine Conde crowned Peachy Veneracion in 1977 the first Mutya ng Pilipinas – World, to distinguish it from the other winner of Mutya ng Pilipinas who competes in the Miss Asia Quest. [1] [2]

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Agnes Benisano Rustia, 1975

Titleholders

The winners were awarded as Miss Republic of the Philippines of the succeeding calendar year, as the pageant is held almost at the end of the year, however they compete in the Miss World of the year they actually won the local title. [1]

1970 to 1977 - Miss Republic of the Philippines (selection for Miss World 1969 to 1976)
YearMiss Republic
of the
Philippines		Runners-Up
Miss LuzonMiss VisayasMiss MindanaoMiss Manila
1970 Feliza Teresa Nuesa Miro Elizabeth Lee MagbanuaJacquiline TanquinticElizabeth SalesNenita Guilatco
1971Minerva Manalo CagataoBelen MumarMarietta PonsEleanor AlmarioVivian Roque
1972Onelia Ison JoseElizabeth Freeman OropezaDollie AlonzoVictoria LozanoMaribel Diaz
1973Evangeline Rosales ReyesOfelia SolevillaRebecca de LeonMercedes NatividadChristine Mascarenas
1974 Evangeline Luis Pascual Rosemarie PeñaMarissa Corpuz AndradaGloria CuencaEileen Dimalanta
1975Agnes Benisano RustiaCynthia BallesterosEleanor VillalonSolita SantosCristina Cuevas
1976Suzanne Talam GonzalesAnnabelle Aquino BayleElizabeth BautistaSusan de AcostaRuby Cabauatan
1977Josephine Salazar CondeCaroline VillaverdeMaria Blesilda BadillaJennifer MendozaMaripaz Medel
2015 to Present - The revival of Miss Republic of the Philippines in 2015 and the inaugural of Mr. Republic of the Philippines in 2017 (scholarship-based pageant)

After a long hiatus, Miss Republic of the Philippines was revived in 2015 and re-branded with a new vision and trust by Successful Entrepreneur, Finance Software Architect and one of Philippines’ Best Dressed Women, Miss Lynette Padolina.

Cash prize and scholarship grant for a four-year college course or post-graduate studies, were given to the winners. Aside from the top title of Miss Republic of the Philippines, three equal ranking runners-up title of Miss RP-Luzon, Miss RP-Visayas and Miss RP-Mindanao were also awarded in 2015 alongside another title of Miss RP International intended for the Overseas Filipino Delegates of the pageant. [3] [4] [5] In 2018, a Mr Republic of the Philippines was added with three respective runners-up.

YearMiss Republic
of the
Philippines		Runners-Up
Miss RP LuzonMiss RP VisayasMiss RP MindanaoMiss RP
International
2015 - 2016Fermira Dianne Tumangan RamosJoselle MarianoSheila Marie ReyesKristie Rose CequeñaBeatrice Valente (Milan, Italy)
2017 - 2018Cindy Marriah Dumol Thamara Alexandria Pacursa Patricia Mae BaratillaChariss Jedidiah GusayExcelsa De Jesus (New York, USA)
2019 - 2020Pageant Cancelled
2023 - 2024 To Be Determined
YearMister Republic
of the
Philippines		Runners-Up
Mr RP LuzonMr RP VisayasMr RP Mindanao
2017 - 2018Dennis MalonesJohn Carlo MoralesJay Lester AbrenicaJedryk Costes
2019 - 2020Pageant Cancelled
2024 - 2025 To Be Determined

Miss World Representatives from 1966 to 1976

Prior to Mutya ng Pilipinas – World, the Philippines' delegates to Miss World from 1966 to 1968 were selected by various pageant organizers. [6] From 1969 to 1976, delegates were determined by winning at the Miss Republic of the Philippines pageant.

YearDelegateHometownCompetition performanceNational pageant organizersRef.
PlacementOther award(s)
1966 Vivienne Lee Austria
(Emraida Kelly Kiram)		UnplacedChosen by the College Editors Guild of the Philippines - holds also the 1966 Intercollegiate Girl title [6]
1967 Margarita Favis GomezUnplacedChosen by the organizing agency for the 1967 Top Ten Fashion Models of the Philippines
1968 Arene Cecilia Anas Amabuyok4th Runner-UpBeauty World Ltd (franchise holder)
1969 Feliza Teresa Nuesa Miro†Unplaced Miss Republic of the Philippines
1970 Minerva Manalo CagataoTop 15 Miss Republic of the Philippines [7]
1971 Onelia Ison JoseUnplacedBest National Costume Miss Republic of the Philippines
1972 Evangeline Rosales ReyesTop 15 Miss Republic of the Philippines [7]
1973 Evangeline Luis Pascual Orani 1st Runner-Up Miss Republic of the Philippines [1] [7]
1974 Agnes Benisano RustiaUnplaced Miss Republic of the Philippines
1975 Suzanne Talam GonzalesUnplaced Miss Republic of the Philippines
1976 Josephine Salazar CondeAttended the pageant but withdrew before the finals as a protest Miss Republic of the Philippines [8]

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  2. 1 2 Villar, Ferdie (October 3, 2013). "Philippines' Megan Young finally brings home the elusive Miss World crown". Asian Journal. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  3. ↑ Dabu, Bianca Rose (July 23, 2015). "Beauty pageant na Miss Republic of the Philippines, nagbabalik". GMA News . Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  4. ↑ Concepcion, Eton B. (May 6, 2015). "Miss Republic of the Philippines pageant is back". Manila Standard . Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  5. ↑ Constantino, Ronald (April 29, 2015). "Miss Republic of PH revived!". Tempo. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  6. 1 2 "PHILIPPINE DELEGATES TO MISS WORLD IN THE 60's Tony Paat's Collection". Veestarz.com. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
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