The Miss Philippines

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The Miss Philippines
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TypeInternational Selection Pageant
Parent organizationEmpire Philippines
Headquarters Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Country representedPhilippines [a]
Qualifies for4 ( see Titles )
First edition 2023
Most recent edition 2023
Language
  • Filipino
  • English
Website www.missuniverseph.com

The Miss Philippines (commonly abbreviated as 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 such as Miss Supranational, Miss Charm, Miss Cosmo, and Miss Eco International. [1] [2]

Contents

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.

Current Franchise
TitlesYear
Miss Supranational 2023 — Present
Miss Charm 2023 — Present
Miss Cosmo 2024 — Present
Miss Eco International 2024 — Present
Former Franchise
TitlesYear
Miss Asia Pacific International 2024
Miss Aura International2024
Miss Eco Teen International2024

Editions

Below is the complete list of The Miss Philippines editions.

EditionDateThe Miss
Philippines
PresentersEntrantsFinals venue
1st October 24, 2023 Alethea Ambrosio André Brouillette
Rabiya Mateo
21 SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay

Titleholders

YearCurrent TitlesRef.
Miss Supranational PhilippinesMiss Charm PhilippinesMiss Cosmo PhilippinesMiss Eco International Philippines
Appointed Pauline Amelinckx 1 Annabelle Mae McDonnell 2 Additional acquired franchise
2023 Alethea Ambrosio Krishnah Gravidez 3 Additional acquired franchiseChantal Elise Schmidt [8]
Appointed Tarah ValenciaKayla Jean Carter 4 Maria Ahtisa Manalo 6 Alexie Mae Brooks [9] [10]
Cyrille Payumo 5
Appointed Maria Katrina LlegadoNot awarded Chelsea Lovely Fernandez Gabriella Mai Carballo [11]
Notes:
  • ^1 Appointed, will crown the inaugural winner of the 2023 pageant. Additionally, 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.
  • ^2 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.
  • ^3 Formally crowned as Miss Charm Philippines 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 pageant.
  • ^4 Appointed as Miss Charm Philippines 2024 after Gravidez relinquished her title.
  • ^5 Formally crowned as Miss Charm Philippines 2025 in a separate event after the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation.
  • ^6 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. [12]

Placements

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

Current titles

Miss Supranational

YearOfficial delegateRepresentedCompetition performanceRef.
PlacementsOther award(s)
2023 Pauline Amelinckx Bohol 1st Runner-UpSupra Chat Winner [13]
2024 Alethea Ambrosio Bulacan Top 12Miss Supranational Asia & Oceania [14]
2025 Tarah Valencia Baguio 3rd Runner-Up
2026 Katrina Llegado Taguig [ to be determined ][ to be determined ]

Miss Charm

YearOfficial delegateRepresentedCompetition performanceRef.
PlacementsOther award(s)
2023 Annabelle Mae McDonnell Misamis Oriental 1st Runner-Up [15]
2024 Kayla Jean Carter Northern California Top 20 [16] [17]
2025Cyrille Payumo Pampanga [ to be determined ][ to be determined ]

Miss Cosmo

YearOfficial delegateRepresentedCompetition performanceRef.
PlacementsOther award(s)
2024 Ahtisa Manalo Quezon Top 10Cosmo People's Choice
Cosmo Tea Culture Tourism Ambassador
[18]
2025 Chelsea Fernandez Sultan Kudarat [ to be determined ][ to be determined ]

Miss Eco International

YearOfficial delegateRepresentedCompetition performanceRef.
PlacementsOther award(s)
2024 Chantal Elise Schmidt Cebu City 1st Runner-UpBest in Evening Gown
Best in National Costume
[19]
2025 Alexie Brooks Iloilo City Miss Eco International 2025Best in National Costume [20]
2026Gabriella Mai Carballo Cebu City [ to be determined ][ to be determined ] [11]

Former titles

Miss Asia Pacific International

YearOfficial delegateRepresentedCompetition performanceRef.
PlacementsOther award(s)
2024 Blessa Ericha Figueroa Northern California 3rd Runner-UpMiss Stronghold
Miss Zen Institute
[21]
Miss Grand Philippines acquired the franchise in 2025

Miss Aura International

YearOfficial delegateRepresentedCompetition performanceRef.
PlacementsOther award(s)
2024Isabelle de los Santos Mandaluyong 1st Runner-UpFan Vote Winner [22]
Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines acquired the franchise in 2025

Miss Eco Teen International

YearOfficial delegateRepresentedCompetition performanceRef.
PlacementsOther award(s)
2024Raven Hate Doctor Palawan 3rd Runner-UpMiss Eco Teen Asia [23]
Mister and Miss Philippine Youth 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 clorenciana (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. "Miss Philippines acquires Miss Asia Pacific International franchise". ABS-CBN News. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  22. "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.
  23. "Raven Doctor named Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2024". Rappler . August 3, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.