Mutya ng Pilipinas (MNP), in 2019 known as Mutya Pilipinas, is one of the two oldest annual national beauty pageants in the Philippines (est. 1968). The other being the Binibining Pilipinas pageant (est. 1964).[1][2][3] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the competition was not held in 2020 and 2021.
The Mutya ng Pilipinas beauty pageant has produced:
Five Miss Asia Pacific titles: Maria del Carmen Ines Zaragoza in 1982,[4] Gloria Dimayacyac in 1983,[5] Lorna Legaspi in 1989,[6] Michelle Aldana in 1993,[7] and Sharifa Akeel in 2018.[8]
Five Miss Tourism International titles: Maria Esperanza Corazon Manzano in 2000–2001, Rizzini Alexis Gomez in 2012–2013, Angeli Dione Gomez in 2013–2014, Jannie Loudette Alipo-on in 2017–2018, and Cyrille Payumo in 2019-2020.[9]
Three Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International titles: Sherylle Lynne Santarin in 1996, Racquel Uy in 1999, and Leren Mae Bautista[10] in 2015.[11]
One Miss Tourism Cosmopolitan International: Barbara Salvador in 2010.
One Miss Tourism Metropolitan International: Glennifer Perido in 2014.
One Beauty of the World title: April Love Jordan in 2009.
From 1977–1991 Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia and Mutya ng Pilipinas World competed in 2 international beauty pageants such as Miss Asia Pacific International and Miss World.[12] The runners-up compete in Miss Wonderland International, Miss Tourism International, Miss Intercontinental, Queen of Clubs International, Queen of the Year and Miss Expo International.
One of the titles of Mutya ng Pilipinas, which was first named Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia has undergone name changes starting from 1965 until 1983 for the Miss Asia Quest. Then it was renamed Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific for Miss Asia Pacific Quest from 1984 until 2004. In 2005, the title was renamed once again to Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International for Miss Asia Pacific International Quest. Then in 2006, the Miss Asia Pacific International pageant was completely & officially scrapped with the national titlist nowhere to compete internationally and was retained for 3 years. The winner in 2006 was sent to Miss Intercontinental and in 2007 to Miss Tourism Metropolitan International.
The Mutya organizers finally changed the title to Mutya ng Pilipinas International in 2008 as the top winner and the second winner as Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism. In 2010, the top prize received the title of Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International and the co-winners with the titles of Mutya ng Pilipinas Intercontinental & Asia Pacific International.
In 2014, Miss Intercontinental Philippines delegates are no longer selected by Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization.
In 2018, the primary winners of the pageant namely Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International, Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International, Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism Queen of the Year International, and Mutya ng Pilipinas Global Beauty Queen.
In 2019 (on its 51st year), the franchise and leadership was handed over to Cory Quirino who is now the President of re-branded Mutya Pilipinas, Inc. and Fred Yuson as the Chairman of the Board of the Mutya Pilipinas, Inc. Organization.
On July 27, 2022, a press conference was held in BGC (Bonifacio Global City), Taguig with the organization reverting back to its former honored and dignified name of Mutya ng Pilipinas. In its 52nd year, with the collaboration of the dynamic-duo of Cory Quirino and Fred Yuson, a newly-conceptualized international pageant is to emerge later this year titled Miss Mutya International. This pageant will objectify the vast culture and heritage of the Philippines which will be conveyed to the rest of the world in its inauguration and in its ensuing years. Furthermore, the Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization and its global pageant elaborated its core principles and mantra of inclusivity and sustainability.
(Mutya (n.) means or synomous to 1. jewel; 2. pearl; 3. charm; 4. darling; 5. amulet.)
In 2023, the organizers will be launching the newest international pageant christened as Miss Mutya International with its concept closely-analogous to the erstwhile Miss Maja International (held in Spain) which was later renamed to Miss Maja del Mundo (Miss Maja of the World) until its last episode in 1995. Maja (fem.) for nice girl in Spanish was distinguished in Madrid back in the 18th century were the Maja wore elaborate traditional Spanish dresses/outfits. The Maja was the frequent subject of painter Francisco Goya and became one of the popular and informal symbols of Spain. Miss Mutya International (translated as Miss Jewel International or Miss Pearl International) will showcase the Philippines' tourism, costumes, customs, culture, and traditions to the rest of the world.
The current national winner, Iona Violeta Abrera Gibbs, was crowned as Mutya ng Pilipinas on December 4, 2022. She will be the Philippines' flag-bearer at the first Miss Mutya International pageant to be held at undisclosed date. Later, she was announced to be the official delegate for the upcoming Miss Intercontinental 2023.
Mutya ng Pilipinas lost the Miss Asia Pacific International franchise to The Miss Philippines in September 2023.
Stacey de Ocampo Pangasinan (Mutya ng Pilipinas Visayas)
Aiyen Maquiraya Washington (Mutya ng Pilipinas Overseas Communities)
Jireh Mayani Davao City (Mutya ng Pilipinas Mindanao)
Note:
^1 Mutya Pilipinas 2019 — 1st Runner up, Cyrille Payumo was later promoted to take the Mutya Pilipinas Tourism International 2019 title.
^2 The reigning Mutya ng Pilipinas 2022, Iona Violeta Gibbs was later appointed as Miss Intercontinental Philippines 2023 after the organization acquires the franchise of the international pageant.
^3 Mutya ng Pilipinas — Luzon 2022 (Runner Up), Shannon Robinson was later appointed as Miss Environment International Philippines 2023 after the organization acquires the franchise of the international pageant.
^4 Mutya ng Pilipinas Charity was a special award during the 53rd edition of the pageant. The title was awarded to Xena Ramos of Manila.
Mutya ng Pilipinas in (2022 — Present), previously called as Mutya ng Pilipinas — International in (2008, 2011), Mutya ng Pilipinas — Intercontinental in (2010, 2012), and appointed representatives from (1981, 1983, 1995 — 2007, 2009 — 2011, 2013) were sent to the Miss Intercontinental pageant.
Year
National Title
Delegate
Placement
Other Awards
1981
—
Zenayda de Andes
1983
—
Marilou Adina
Top 12 Finalist
1995
Mutya ng Pilipinas 1994 — Top 10 Semi-Finalist (Appointed)
Maria Sovietskaya Bacud
1st Runner Up
1996
Mutya ng Pilipinas 1995— 1st Runner Up (Appointed)
Faith Amigo
Top 10 Finalist
1997
Mutya ng Pilipinas 1996 — 1st Runner Up (Appointed)
Erlinda Mejia
1998
Mutya ng Pilipinas 1997 — 1st Runner Up (Appointed)
Rosario Gonzalez
1999
Mutya ng Pilipinas 1998 — 1st Runner Up (Appointed)
Heidi Punzalan
Did not compete for unknown reason
2000
Mutya ng Pilipinas 1999 — 1st Runner Up (Appointed)
Ruaina Kiram
Did not compete for unknown reason
2001
Mutya ng Pilipinas 2000 — 1st Runner Up (Appointed)
Marie Pearl Acas
Did not compete for unknown reason
2002
Mutya ng Pilipinas 2001 — 1st Runner Up (Appointed)
Michelle Ann Peñez
Did not compete for unknown reason
2003
Mutya ng Pilipinas 2002 — 1st Runner Up (Appointed)
Kristine Caballero
Did not compete for unknown reason
2004
Appointed
Jamie Burgos
Top 12 Finalist
2005
Mutya ng Pilipinas 2005 — 4th Runner Up (Appointed)
Namkeen Hameed
2006
Mutya ng Pilipinas – Asia Pacific International 2006 (Appointed)
Kirby Ann Basken
Top 12 Finalist
2007
Mutya ng Pilipinas – Asia Pacific International 2007 (Appointed)
Zephora Mayon
Did not compete and title was abdicated
2008
Mutya ng Pilipinas – International 2008
Jonavi Raisa Quiray
Did not compete for unknown reason
2009
Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism Aurora 2009 (Appointed)
Jacqueline Schuilipina
2010
Mutya ng Pilipinas – Intercontinental 2010
Carla Jenina Lizardo
Did not compete due to family situation
2010
Mutya ng Pilipinas – Asia Pacific International 2010 (Appointed)
Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism International in (2006 – 2007, 2010, 2012 – 2018, 2023 – Present) also called Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism in (1975 – 1981, 1986 – 1988, 1991), Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism Puerto Princesa in (2008), Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism Aurora and appointed representatives from (1994 – 1995, 1998 – 2005, 2009, 2011, 2019 – 2022). Previously, the titleholders were designated as Ambassadress of the Department of Tourism – Philippines.
From 1994, winners or appointed representatives were sent to the Miss Tourism International Pageant.
A number of beauty pageants may be known by variants of Miss Philippines, including:
Binibining Pilipinas is the oldest active national beauty pageant in the Philippines. Founded in 1964, it currently selects Filipina representatives to compete in one of the Big Four international beauty pageants—Miss International, as well as representatives to other international pageants, such as The Miss Globe.
Kirby-Ann Katarina Basken is a Norwegian model and beauty pageant titleholder. She was born in Lørenskog, Norway to a Norwegian father and a Filipino mother. On April 9, 2007, she won the title of Miss Norway Universe 2007 and represented Norway in the Miss Universe 2007 pageant held in Mexico City in May 2007.
Mutya ng Pilipinas 2007, the 39th edition of Mutya ng Pilipinas, Inc., was held on June 22, 2007 in Subic Bay, Zambales. Zephora Mayon, the winner of Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific Int'l (Intercontinental) 2007 and Ana Marie Morelos named as Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International 2007.
Mutya ng Pilipinas 2006 was the 38th Mutya ng Pilipinas pageant, held in Manila, on June 9, 2006.
Mutya ng Pilipinas 2005, the 37th edition of Mutya ng Pilipinas, Inc., was held on June 11, 2005 in Intramuros, Manila. Maria Carmeniezinas Maxilom Nicolosi, came out victorious as the winner of Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International 2005.
Mutya ng Pilipinas 2004, the 36th edition of Mutya ng Pilipinas, Inc., was held on July 7, 2004 in Manila. Jedah Hernandez, came out victorious as the winner of Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International 2004. The pageant was made into a reality TV-type of competition wherein the candidates is eliminated gradually until the finals. Known for its innovation and trendsetting TV formats, ABC 5 has launched "Buhay Beauty Queen: The Search for Mutya ng Pilipinas 2004". Wherein all contestants undergo a 14-week training under the tutelage of well-known trainers and beauty experts. The winner receives 1 million pesos and will represent at Miss Asia Pacific International pageant.
Mutya ng Pilipinas 2001 was the 33rd edition of Mutya ng Pilipinas. It was held at the now closed NBC Tent in Taguig, Metro Manila on June 9, 2001.
Mutya ng Pilipinas 2015 was the 47th Mutya ng Pilipinas pageant, held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila, in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, on August 2, 2015.
Christi Lynn Landrito McGarry is a Filipina model and beauty pageant titleholder who represented Taguig at Miss Universe Philippines 2024.
Lorraine Esperidion Schuck is a Filipina beauty pageant titleholder who won Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia 1979 and represented the Philippines at the 1979 Miss Asia Quest. She is one of the founders of, and is Executive Vice-President of, Carousel Productions, which runs the international beauty pageant Miss Earth and Miss Philippines Earth.
Andrea Koreen Garcia Medina also known as Koreen Medina is a Filipino beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific Int'l for Miss Intercontinental 2013. She competed at the Miss Intercontinental 2013 pageant in Magdeburg, Germany on December 14, 2013 where she placed 3rd runner-up.
Ganiel Akrisha Atun Krishnan is an Indian-Filipino beauty queen, journalist, and sportscaster.
Mutya ng Pilipinas 2018 was the 50th Mutya ng Pilipinas pageant, held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines on September 16, 2018.
Mutya ng Pilipinas 2017 was the 49th Mutya ng Pilipinas pageant, held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines on August 4, 2017.
Binibining Pilipinas 2019 was the 56th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant, held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, on June 9, 2019.
Mutya Pilipinas 2019 was the 51st Mutya Pilipinas pageant, under the new leadership of Cory Quirino. It was held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, on August 18, 2019.
Leren Mae Magnaye Bautista is a Filipino model, beauty pageant titleholder and politician who was crowned in several major pageants such as Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International 2015 and Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2019. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2015 where she was crowned as the winner and at The Miss Globe 2019 pageant where she placed as 2nd Runner-Up.
Mutya ng Pilipinas 2022 was the 52nd Mutya ng Pilipinas pageant, held at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines, on December 4, 2022.
References
↑ Durre S. Ahmed Gendering the spirit: women, religión & the post-colonial response Page 110 2002 "In symbolic terms, the oyster shell refers to the body and the pearl refers to the evolving immortal spirit within the ...... Mother Country/Motherland) — the divine spirit who gave birth to the people of the place, or the animating, dynamic and creative spirit behind the nation – the folk spirit: the Mutya ng Pilipinas or the muse/genius/goddess of the Philippines."
↑ ed. Hany Hanna ICOM Committee for Conservation, Meeting. Icom-CC: Wood, Furniture and LacquerInternational Council of Museums 2006 Page 69 – "... values, models of quality, and ideals of excellence. In contemporary times, this concept is represented by the image of the beautiful woman. Hence, most beauty pageants in the Philippines are called 'Mutya ng Pilipinas' or 'Mutya' of a certain locality."
↑ Erlinda Enriquez Panlilio Teacher to tycoon: the life and times of Trinidad Diaz Enriquez 2000 Page 141 "... established a beauty contest in 1968 called Mutya ng Pilipinas (Pearl of the Philippines) intended to select a winner who would represent the country in the Miss Asia Quest beauty pageant, which was likewise organized by Biboy and his friend Dr. Bibit de Ocampo and promoted as the first international beauty pageant based in the Philippines."
↑ Filipinas Volume 10, Num.105–116 2001 Page 58 ""It's entertainment, pure and simple. Not unlike soap operas. In such a drab life you've got to have some form of diversion." For beauty queen and Mutya ng Pilipinas organizer Lorraine Schuck, it's the poverty: "Until the economy gets better and everybody will be busy making money, people will always be following these pageants... Schuck says for the last eight years she's been handling Mutya ng Pilipinas and Miss Asia-Pacific, she has never had problems finding sponsors. "They know we reach their target market and they've never left us all these years."."
↑ National Mid-week Volume 1 1986 Page 32 "The Mutya ng Pilipinas batch of entries this year were so good that the five finalists really had to go through the wringer before they were finally chosen."
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