Miss World Philippines
Beauty pageant
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Miss World Philippines is a beauty pageant in the Philippines that selects the country's representatives to the Miss World, one of the Big Four international beauty pageants.
TypeWomen's beauty pageant
Parent organizationALV Pageant Circle
Country representedPhilippines
Qualifies forMiss World
| |
| Type | Women's beauty pageant |
|---|---|
| Parent organization | ALV Pageant Circle |
| Country represented | Philippines |
| Qualifies for | Miss World |
| First edition | 2011 |
| Most recent edition | 2026 |
| Current titleholder | Asia Rose Simpson Quezon City |
President and National Director | Arnold Vegafria |
General Manager | Aldrich Maru Dabao |
Creative Director and Head Fashion Stylist | Francis Rey Chee |
| Website | www |
The pageant also selects representative to participate in minor international pageants. In addition the organizer of the pageant also held its male counterpart Mister World Philippines to pick representatives to participate in Mister World.
The pageant is inspired by the Miss World Ltd.'s slogan "Beauty with a Purpose" and henceforth adopted the theme "Beauty in Giving."
The winner and her court work with charities that benefit children in need and also join movements of supporting women and children's rights and many more advocacies.[1]
History
The pageant was officially launched on March 23, 2011, at the SMDC Showroom at the SM Mall of Asia.[2][3][4]
Quirino resigned as the national director on January 15, 2017, due to personal and business reasons.[5] A day later, Arnold Vegafria, who served as the talent manager of Miss World 2013 Megan Young, took over the position after he met with Morley. Under Vegafria's leadership, additional minor international beauty pageant titles are awarded for which they will represent the Philippines internationally.[6][7]
Prior to Miss World Philippines, the title was awarded through the Miss Republic of the Philippines pageant from 1966 to 1976, then by Mutya ng Pilipinas, Inc. through Mutya ng Pilipinas pageant from 1977 to 1991, and Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. through the Binibining Pilipinas pageant from 1992 to 2010.[8]
Titles
Here is the full list of remaining titles to be contested at the Miss World Philippines competition.
| Current titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Membership | Year | Wins |
| Miss World | 2011 – Present | 1 (2013) |
| Universal Woman | 2024 – Present | 1 (2024) |
| Miss Global | 2026 – Present | 0 |
| Miss Asia Pacific International | 2026 – Present | 0 |
| Miss Tourism Worldwide | 2026 – Present | 1 (2026) |
| Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International | 2026 – Present | 0 |
| Miss Elite | 2026 – Present | 1 (2026) |
| Former titles | ||
| Membership | Year | Wins |
| Reina Hispanoamericana | 2017 – 2022, 2024 | 2 (2017, 2025) |
| Face of Beauty International | 2024 | 1 (2024) |
| Miss Multinational | 2017 – 2024 | 1 (2017) |
| Miss Eco International | 2018 – 2023 | 2 (2018, 2022) |
| Miss Eco Teen International | 2019 – 2022 | 1 (2020) |
| Miss Supranational | 2021 – 2022 | 0 |
| Miss Tourism World | 2022 | 0 |
| Miss Environment International | 2021 | 0 |
| Special title | ||
| Miss Tourism | 2019 – 2024 | |
Editions
Below is the complete list of Miss World Philippines editions.
Titleholders
| Year | Miss World Philippines | Runners-up | Ref. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Princess | 2nd Princess | 3rd Princess | 4th Princess | |||
| Representatives under the directorship of Cory Quirino (CQ Global Quest) | ||||||
| 2011 | Gwendoline Ruais | Helen Nicolette Henson | Martha Chloe McCulley | Maria Paula Bianca Paz | Jaysel Arrozal | [10] |
| 2012 | Queenierich Rehman | Mary Ann Misa | Vanessa Claudine Ammann | April Love Jordan | Brenna Cassandra Gamboa | [11] |
| 2013 | Megan Young | Janicel Lubina | Zahra Bianca Saldua | Maria Paula Bianca Paz | Omarie Linn Osuna | [12] |
| 2014 | Valerie Weigmann | Lorraine Kendrickson | Nelda Dorothea Ibe | Nicole Kim Donesa | Rachel Peters | [13] |
| 2015 | Hillarie Parungao | Marita Cassandra Naidas | Mia Allyson Howell | Maria Vanessa Wright | Emma Mary Tiglao | [14] |
| 2016 | Catriona Gray | Arienne Louise Calingo | Ivanna Kamil Pacis | Marah Muñoz | Sandra Lemonon | [15] |
| Representatives under the directorship of Arnold Vegafria (ALV Pageant Circle) | ||||||
| 2017 | Laura Lehmann | Glyssa Leiann Perez | Zara Carbonell | Not awarded | [16] | |
| 2018 | Katarina Rodriguez | Chanel Morales | Pearl Hung | [17] | ||
| 2019 | Michelle Dee | Shannon Christie Kerver | Casie Banks | [18] | ||
| 2020 | Pageant not held due to COVID-19 pandemic | |||||
| 2021 | Tracy Perez | Riana Agatha Pangindian | Janelle Lewisα | Not awarded | [19][20][21] | |
| 2022β | Gwendolyne Fourniol | Justine Beatrice Felizarta | Cassandra Chan | [22] | ||
| 2023 | Pageant not held due to the delay of Miss World 2023 | |||||
| 2024 | Krishnah Gravidez | Jasmine Omay | Sophia Bianca Santos | Not awarded | [23] | |
| 2025 | Pageant not held due to the delays of previous Miss World editions | |||||
| 2026 | Asia Rose Simpson | Anne De Mesa | Gabrielle Galapia | Not awarded | ||
Notes
Placements
Current titles
Miss World
| Year | Miss World Philippines | Hometown | Placement | Special award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Gwendoline Ruais | Muntinlupa | 1st Runner-Up | 4 Special awards
|
[24] |
| 2012 | Queenierich Rehman | Las Piñas | Top 15 | 4 Special awards
|
[25] |
| 2013 | Megan Young | Olongapo | Miss World 2013 | 4 Special awards
|
[26] |
| 2014 | Valerie Weigmann | Legazpi | Top 25 | 2 Special awards
|
[27] |
| 2015 | Hillarie Parungao | Nueva Vizcaya | Top 10 | 4 Special awards
|
[28] |
| 2016 | Catriona Gray | Oas | Top 5 | 3 Special awards
|
[29] |
| 2017 | Laura Lehmann | Makati | Top 40 | 3 Special awards
|
[30] |
| 2018 | Katarina Rodriguez | Davao City | Unplaced | 3 Special awards
|
[31] |
| 2019 | Michelle Dee | Makati | Top 12 | 3 Special awards
|
[32] |
| 2020 | Pageant not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic | ||||
| 2021 | Tracy Perez | Cebu City | Top 13 | 2 Special awards
|
[33] |
| 2022 | Miss World 2021 was rescheduled to 16 March 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in Puerto Rico, no edition started in 2022. | ||||
| 2023 | Gwendolyne Fourniol | Himamaylan | Unplaced | 4 Special awards
|
[34] |
| 2024 | Miss World 2023 was rescheduled to 9 March 2024 due to the elections in India, no edition started in 2024. | ||||
| 2025 | Krishnah Gravidez | Baguio | Top 8 | 4 Special awards
|
[35] |
| 2026 | Asia Rose Simpson | Quezon City | Top 12 | 6 Special awards
|
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Universal Woman
| Year | Universal Woman Philippines | Hometown | Placement | Special award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Maria Gigante | Cebu | Universal Woman 2024 | 4 Special awards
|
[36] |
| 2025 | Jasmine Omay | Tarlac | Top 13 | — | |
| 2026 | Marizza Delgado | New York | TBA | TBA |
Miss Global
Miss Asia Pacific International
| Year | Miss Asia Pacific Philippines | Hometown | Placement | Special award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gabrielle Galapia | Pampanga | TBA | 3 Special awards
|
Miss Tourism Worldwide
| Year | Miss Tourism Worldwide Philippines | Hometown | Placement | Special award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Anne De Mesa | Manila | Miss Tourism Worldwide 2026 | 3 Special awards
|
Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International
| Year | Miss Tourism Queen of the Year Philippines | Hometown | Placement | Special award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lorraine Ojimba | Rizal | TBA | TBA |
Miss Elite
Former titles
Miss Multinational
| Year | Miss Multinational Philippines | Hometown | Placement | Special award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Sophia Señoron | Manila | Miss Multinational 2017 | 3 Special awards
|
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| 2018 | Kimilei Mugford | Ontario | Top 5 | 3 Special awards
|
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| 2019 | Isabelle de Leon | Quezon City | Pageant not held | ||
| 2021 | Shaila Mae Rebortera | Cebu | |||
| 2024 | Nikki Buenafe Cheveh | Pangasinan | |||
Reina Hispanoamericana
| Year | Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas | Hometown | Placement | Special award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Teresita Ssen Marquez | Parañaque | Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 | — | |
| 2018 | Alyssa Muhlach | Pasig | Unplaced | — | |
| 2019 | Maria Katrina Llegado | Taguig | 5th Runner-Up | — | |
| 2020 | Pageant not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic | ||||
| 2021 | Emmanuelle Fabienne Camcam | Taguig | 3rd Runner-Up | — | |
| 2022 | Maria Ingrid Teresita Santa Maria | Parañaque | Top 14 | — | |
| 2024 | Pageant not held | ||||
| 2025 | Deanna Marie Maté | Cavite | Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 | 1 Special award
|
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| Title awarded through Miss Grand Philippines in 2023 and 2025 | |||||
Face of Beauty International
| Year | Face of Beauty Philippines | Hometown | Placement | Special award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano | Bicol Region | Face of Beauty International 2024 | 4 Special awards
|
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| Title awarded through Miss Grand Philippines in 2025 | |||||
Miss Environment International
| Year | Miss Environment Philippines | Hometown | Placement | Special award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Michelle Arceo | Makati | 1st Runner-Up | — | |
| Mutya ng Pilipinas acquired the franchise in 2022 | |||||
Miss Tourism World
| Year | Miss World Philippines Tourism | Hometown | Placement | Special award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Justine Beatrice Felizarta | Marikina | 1st Runner-Up | — | |
| Hiyas ng Pilipinas acquired the franchise in 2023 | |||||
Miss Supranational
| Year | Miss Supranational Philippines | Hometown | Placement | Special award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dindi Joy Pajares | Orani, Bataan | Top 12 | — | |
| 2022 | Alison Black | Las Piñas | Top 24 | 1 Special award
|
|
| The Miss Philippines acquired the franchise in 2023 | |||||
Miss Eco International
| Year | Miss Eco Philippines | Hometown | Placement | Special award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Cynthia Thomalla | Cebu | Miss Eco International 2018 | 3 Special awards
|
|
| 2019 | Maureen Ann Montagne | Batangas | 1st Runner-Up | 1 Special award
|
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| 2020 | Pageant not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic | ||||
| 2021 | Kelley Day | Tarlac City | 1st Runner-Up | 1 Special award
|
|
| 2022 | Kathleen Paton | Aklan | Miss Eco International 2022 | 1 Special award
|
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| 2023 | Ashley Montenegro | Makati | Top 21 | — | |
| The Miss Philippines acquired the franchise in 2024 | |||||
Miss Eco Teen International
| Year | Miss Eco Teen Philippines | Hometown | Placement | Special award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mary Daena Zaide Resurreccion | Manila | Top 5 | — | |
| 2020 | Roberta Angela Tamondong | San Pablo | Miss Eco Teen 2020 | 4 Special awards
|
[38] |
| 2021 | Tatyana Alexi Austria | Parañaque | 1st Runner-Up | 2 Special awards
|
[39] |
| 2022 | Francesca Beatriz McLelland | Aklan | 1st Runner-Up | 4 Special awards
|
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| Title awarded through Miss Grand Philippines in 2023. The Miss Philippines acquired the franchise in 2024 | |||||
See also
- Philippines at major beauty pageants
- Big Four beauty pageants
- List of beauty pageants
- Miss Universe Philippines
- Miss World Philippines
- Binibining Pilipinas
- Miss Philippines Earth
- Reina Filipinas
- The Miss Philippines
- Miss Island Philippines
- Mutya ng Pilipinas
- Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines
- Miss Republic of the Philippines