The Miss Philippines
| Type | International Selection Pageant |
|---|---|
| Parent organization | Empire Philippines |
| Headquarters | Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Country represented | Philippines[a] |
| Qualifies for | 4 (see Titles) |
| First edition | 2023 |
| Most recent edition | 2023 |
| Language |
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| Website | www |
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, and Miss Eco 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 |
| Former Franchise | |
| Titles | Year |
| Miss Asia Pacific International | 2024 |
| Miss Aura International | 2024 |
| Miss Eco Teen 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 | ||
| Appointed | Pauline Amelinckx1 | Annabelle Mae McDonnell2 | Additional acquired franchise | Additional acquired franchise | |
| 2023 | Alethea Ambrosio | Krishnah Gravidez3 | Chantal Elise Schmidt | [8] | |
| Appointed | Tarah Valencia | Kayla Jean Carter4 | Maria Ahtisa Manalo5 | Alexie Mae Brooks | [9][10] |
| Cyrille Payumo | |||||
| Appointed | Maria Katrina Llegado | Not awarded | Chelsea Lovely Fernandez | Gabriella Mai Carballo | [11] |
| Appointed | |||||
- Notes:
- ^1 Formally crowned as The Miss Philippines Supranational 2023 in a separate event after the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation.
- ^2 Appointed as The Miss Philippines Charm 2023 after her first runner-up finish at Miss Universe Philippines 2022.
- ^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 | Supra Chat Winner | [13] |
| 2024 | Alethea Ambrosio | Bulacan | Top 12 | Miss Supranational Asia & Oceania | [14] |
| 2025 | Tarah Valencia | Baguio | 3rd Runner-Up | ||
| 2026 | Katrina Llegado | Taguig | |||
| Year | Delegate | Represented | Competition performance | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placements | Other award(s) | ||||
| 2023 | Annabelle Mae McDonnell | Misamis Oriental | 1st Runner-Up | [15] | |
| 2024 | Kayla Jean Carter | Northern California | Top 20 | [16][17] | |
| 2025 | Cyrille Payumo | Pampanga | Top 20 | Best National Costume | |
| Year | Delegate | Represented | Competition performance | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placements | Other award(s) | ||||
| 2024 | Ahtisa Manalo | Quezon | Top 10 | Cosmo People's Choice Cosmo Tea Culture Tourism Ambassador |
[18] |
| 2025 | Chelsea Fernandez | Sultan Kudarat | Runner-Up | Cosmo People's Choice Best in Evening Gown Eventista's Iconic Swimsuit Parade of Beauty |
|
| Year | Delegate | Represented | Competition performance | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placements | Other award(s) | ||||
| 2024 | Chantal Elise Schmidt | Cebu City | 1st Runner-Up | Best in Evening Gown Best National Costume |
[19] |
| 2025 | Alexie Brooks | Iloilo City | Miss Eco International 2025 | Best National Costume | [20] |
| 2026 | Gabbi Carballo | Cebu City | [11] | ||
Former titles
| Year | Delegate | Represented | Competition performance | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placements | Other award(s) | ||||
| 2024 | Blessa Ericha Figueroa | Northern California | 3rd Runner-Up | Miss Stronghold Miss Zen Institute |
[21] |
| 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 | Fan Vote Winner | [22] |
| Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines acquired the franchise in 2025 | |||||
Miss Eco Teen International
| Year | Delegate | Represented | Competition performance | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placements | Other award(s) | ||||
| 2024 | Raven Hate Doctor | Palawan | 3rd Runner-Up | Miss Eco Teen Asia | [23] |
| Mister and Miss Philippine Youth acquired the franchise in 2025 | |||||
See also
- Binibining Pilipinas
- Miss Philippines Earth
- Miss World Philippines
- Miss Universe Philippines
- Miss Grand Philippines
- Mutya ng Pilipinas
- Miss Republic of the Philippines
- Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines
- Mister Pilipinas Worldwide
- Philippines at major beauty pageants
- Big Four beauty pageants
- List of beauty pageants
Notes
- ^ The pageant includes Filipino diaspora in the United States
References
- ^ "The Miss Philippines allows moms, married women to join". PhilStar Global. September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ "Miss Philippines acquires Miss Asia Pacific International franchise". The Philippines Star Life. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
- ^ "Pauline Amelinckx is crowned the first-ever The Miss Philippines". GMA News Online. August 12, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ a b "Miss Philippines acquires Miss Asia Pacific International franchise". ABS-CBN News. September 5, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ Adina, Armin (September 16, 2023). "The Miss Philippines, Mister Pilipinas Worldwide tease final competition at MOA Arena". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ "The Miss Philippines explains why it won't have a swimsuit competition". GMA News. GMA Integrated News. August 31, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ Lim, Ron (October 16, 2023). "The Miss Philippines and Mister Pilipinas Worldwide online voting is now open". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ Ramos, Jansen (May 14, 2023). "Baguio's Krishnah Gravidez appointed as Miss Charm Philippines 2024". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b clorenciana (May 3, 2025). "Cebu City's Gabbi Carballo is Miss Philippines Eco International 2026". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ Adina, Armin (June 11, 2024). "Ahtisa Manalo confirms she chose to receive Miss Cosmo Philippines title". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "Pauline Amelinckx is Miss Supranational 2023 runner-up". ABS-CBN News. July 15, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ Llemit, Kathleen A. "Philippines' Alethea Ambrosio named Miss Supranational Asia and Oceania 2024". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Brazil wins Miss Charm 2023; PH bet is 1st runner-up". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ @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.
- ^ "Kayla Jean Carter finishes Top 20 in Miss Charm 2024". GMA Integrated News. December 21, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- ^ Adina, Armin P. (June 11, 2024). "Ahtisa Manalo confirms she chose to receive Miss Cosmo Philippines title". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Miss Philippines acquires Miss Asia Pacific International franchise". ABS-CBN News. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Raven Doctor named Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2024". Rappler. August 3, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.