Miss Universe Philippines Cebu

The title was officially integrated into the Miss Universe Philippines Accredited Partners Program following its separation in 2019 from Binibining Pilipinas, which is the oldest active national beauty pageant in the Philippines. Alternative names for Cebu are Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Cebu Province.

Cebu's representatives have achieved the following success in the Miss Universe Philippines competition:

• Beatrice Luigi Gomez (Miss Universe Philippines 2021) – The first openly LGBTQ+ winner of MUPH, representing Cebu City. She later advanced to the Miss Universe 2021 pageant in Eilat, Israel, where she was placed in the Top 5.^[2]
• Gazini Ganados (Miss Universe Philippines 2019) – Representing Talisay, Cebu, Ganados won the Best in National Costume award and was placed in the Top 20 at Miss Universe 2019.^[3]

The titleholder is chosen through local pageants or appointed by provincial organizers. The participants undergo strict preparation in public speaking, runway skills, and community engagement.^[4] The pageant features various segments, including evening gown, swimsuit, and question-and-answer portions. Contestants are judged based on beauty, intelligence, and advocacy. Local mentors and MUPH officials prepare the winners for the national competition.