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.

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.

History

The pageant was officially launched on March 23, 2011, at the SMDC Showroom at the SM Mall of Asia.

Number of wins under Miss World Philippines
PageantWins
Miss World1 (2013)
Miss Supranational0
Miss Global0
Reina Hispanoamericana2 (2017, 2025)
Universal Woman1 (2024)
Face of Beauty International1 (2024)
Miss Multinational1 (2017)
Miss Eco International2 (2018, 2022)
Miss Eco Teen International1 (2020)
Miss Environment International0
Miss Tourism International0
Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International0
Miss Tourism World0
Miss Tourism Worldwide0
Miss Teen International0

Quirino resigned as the national director on January 15, 2017, due to personal and business reasons. 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.

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.

Titles

Here is the full list of remaining titles to be contested at the Miss World Philippines competition.

Current titles
MembershipYear
Miss World2011 – Present
Miss Global2026 – Present
Universal Woman2024 – Present
Miss Tourism Worldwide2026 – Present
Miss Tourism International2026 – Present
Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International2026 – Present
Miss Teen International2026 – Present
Former titles
MembershipYear
Reina Hispanoamericana2017 – 2022, 2024
Miss Multinational2017 – 2024
Miss Eco International2018 – 2023
Miss Eco Teen International2019 – 2022
Miss Supranational2021 – 2022
Miss Environment International2021
Miss Tourism World2022
Face of Beauty International2024
Special title
Miss Tourism2019 – 2024

Editions

Below is the complete list of Miss World Philippines editions.

YearDatePresentersBroadcastersNumber of official candidatesPageant venue
2011September 18Dingdong Dantes, Isabelle Daza, Carla AbellanaGMA Network25Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay
2012June 24Edu Manzano, Ruffa Gutierrez, Patricia Fernandez, Mr. Fu, Victor Basa, John James UyTV5Manila Hotel Tent City, Manila
2013August 18Carla Abellana, KC Montero, Victor Basa, Gwendoline Ruais, Divine LeeGMA NetworkSolaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque
2014October 12Mikael Daez, Janine Gutierrez, Gwendoline Ruais, Tim Yap26Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay
2015October 18Iya Villania, Tim Yap, Gwendoline RuaisSolaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque
2016October 2Gwendoline Ruais, Richard Gutierrez, Queenierich Rehman24Manila Hotel Tent City, Manila
2017September 3KC Montero, Iya Villania, Carla Abellana35Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay
2018October 7Francisco Escobar, Ruffa Gutierrez, Carla Abellana40
2019September 15Laura Lehmann, Victor Basa, Edgar Allan Guzman, Winwyn MarquezSmart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
2021October 3Xian Lim, RJ Ledesma, Alyssa Muhlach, JB Saliba45Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center, Olongapo, Zambales
2022June 5Laura Lehmann, Valerie Weigmann, Katarina RodriguezCNN Philippines36Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay
2024July 19Billy Crawford, Maria Gigante, Teejay Marquez, Emmanuelle VeraTV533
2026February 3Leo Consul, Tracy Perez, Maria Gigante, Jasmine Omay24

Titleholders

YearMiss World PhilippinesRunners-upRef.
1st Princess2nd Princess3rd Princess4th Princess
Representatives under the directorship of Cory Quirino (CQ Global Quest)
2011Gwendoline RuaisHelen Nicolette HensonMartha Chloe McCulleyMaria Paula Bianca PazJaysel Arrozal
2012Queenierich RehmanMary Ann MisaVanessa Claudine AmmannApril Love JordanBrenna Cassandra Gamboa
2013Megan YoungJanicel LubinaZahra Bianca SalduaMaria Paula Bianca PazOmarie Linn Osuna
2014Valerie WeigmannLorraine KendricksonNelda Dorothea IbeNicole Kim DonesaRachel Peters
2015Hillarie ParungaoMarita Cassandra NaidasMia Allyson HowellMaria Vanessa WrightEmma Mary Tiglao
2016Catriona GrayArienne Louise CalingoIvanna Kamil PacisMarah MuñozSandra Lemonon
Representatives under the directorship of Arnold Vegafria (ALV Pageant Circle)
2017Laura LehmannGlyssa Leiann PerezZara CarbonellNot awarded
2018Katarina RodriguezChanel MoralesPearl Hung
2019Michelle DeeShannon Christie KerverCasie Banks
2020Pageant not held due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021Tracy PerezRiana Agatha PangindianJanelle LewisαNot awarded
2022βGwendolyne FourniolJustine Beatrice FelizartaCassandra Chan
2023Pageant not held due to the delay of Miss World 2023
2024Krishnah GravidezJasmine OmaySophia Bianca SantosNot awarded
2025Pageant not held due to the delays of previous Miss World editions
2026Asia Rose SimpsonAnne de MesaGabrielle GalapiaNot awarded

Notes

  • ^α Janelle Lewis was promoted to take over as 2nd Princess after Ganiel Krishnan resigned a day after the coronation.
  • ^β In 2022, the 1st and 2nd Princesses were named Miss World Philippines Tourism and Charity, respectively.

Placements

Current titles

Miss World

YearMiss World PhilippinesHometownPlacementSpecial award(s)Ref.
2011Gwendoline RuaisMuntinlupa1st Runner-Up4 Special awards Continental Queen of Beauty (Miss World Asia) Top 10 in Top Model Top 30 in Beauty with a Purpose Top 30 in Beach Beauty
2012Queenierich RehmanLas PiñasTop 154 Special awards World Fashion Designer Award Top 5 in Talent Top 40 in Beach Beauty Top 46 in Top Model
2013Megan YoungOlongapoMiss World 20134 Special awards Continental Queen of Beauty (Miss World Asia) Top Model Winner 3rd Runner-Up in Multimedia 4th Runner-Up in Beach Beauty
2014Valerie WeigmannLegazpiTop 252 Special awards Top 10 in Beauty with a Purpose Top 10 in People's Choice Award
2015Hillarie ParungaoNueva VizcayaTop 103 Special awards Multimedia Winner 9th Place in Interview Top 10 in People's Choice Award
2016Catriona GrayOasTop 53 Special awards Multimedia Winner Top 5 in Beauty with a Purpose Top 10 in Talent
2017Laura LehmannMakatiTop 403 Special awards Beauty with a Purpose Winner Head-to-Head Challenge Winner Top 10 in People's Choice Award
2018Katarina RodriguezDavao CityUnplaced3 Special awards Head-to-Head Challenge Winner (Round 1) Top 10 in People's Choice Award Top 32 in Top Model
2019Michelle DeeMakatiTop 123 Special awards Head-to-Head Challenge Winner (Rounds 1 and 2) Top 20 in Beauty with a Purpose Top 40 in Top Model
2020Pageant not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021Tracy PerezCebu CityTop 132 Special awards Beauty with a Purpose Winner Head-to-Head Challenge Winner (Rounds 1 and 2)
2022Miss World 2021 was rescheduled to 16 March 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in Puerto Rico, no edition started in 2022.
2023Gwendolyne FourniolHimamaylanUnplaced4 Special awards Top 20 in Top Model Top 23 in Talent Top 25 in Head-to-Head Challenge Top 32 in Sports
2024Miss World 2023 was rescheduled to 9 March 2024 due to the elections in India, no edition started in 2024.
2025Krishnah GravidezBaguioTop 84 Special awards Continental Queen of Beauty (Miss World Asia) Top 20 in Multimedia Top 24 in Talent Top 32 in Sports
2026Asia Rose SimpsonQuezon CityTBATBA

Universal Woman

YearUniversal Woman PhilippinesHometownPlacementSpecial award(s)Ref.
2024Maria GiganteCebuUniversal Woman 20244 Special awards UW Social Media UW Sympathy UW MVLA Fan Vote Winner
2025Jasmine OmayTarlacTop 13—
2026Marizza DelgadoNew YorkTBATBA

Miss Global

YearMiss Global PhilippinesHometownPlacementSpecial award(s)Ref.
2026Valerie WestIfugaoTBATBA

Miss Tourism Worldwide

YearMiss Tourism Worldwide PhilippinesHometownPlacementSpecial award(s)Ref.
2026Anne de MesaManilaTBATBA

Miss Tourism International

YearMiss Tourism PhilippinesHometownPlacementSpecial award(s)Ref.
2026Jayvee Lyn LoretoDavaoTBATBA

Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International

YearMiss Tourism Queen of the Year PhilippinesHometownPlacementSpecial award(s)Ref.
2026Lorraine OjimbaRizalTBATBA

Miss Teen International

YearMiss Teen PhilippinesHometownPlacementSpecial Award(s)Ref.
2026Olivia Grace ReillySultan KudaratTBATBA

Former titles

Miss Multinational

YearMiss Multinational PhilippinesHometownPlacementSpecial award(s)Ref.
2017Sophia SeñoronManilaMiss Multinational 20173 Special awards Miss Environment Miss Speech Best in Interview
2018Kimilei MugfordOntarioTop 53 Special awards Miss Multinational Asia Best in Sports Best in Talent
2019Isabelle de LeonQuezon CityPageant not held
2021Shaila Mae ReborteraCebu
2024Nikhisah Buenafe ChevehPangasinan

Reina Hispanoamericana

YearReina Hispanoamericana FilipinasHometownPlacementSpecial award(s)Ref.
2017Teresita Ssen MarquezParañaqueReina Hispanoamericana 2017—
2018Alyssa MuhlachPasigUnplaced—
2019Maria Katrina LlegadoTaguig5th Runner-Up—
2020Pageant not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021Emmanuelle Fabienne CamcamTaguig3rd Runner-Up—
2022Maria Ingrid Teresita Santa MariaParañaqueTop 14—
2025Deanna Marie MatéCaviteReina Hispanoamericana 20251 Special award Best Traditional Costume
Title awarded through Miss Grand Philippines in 2023 and 2025 onwards

Face of Beauty International

YearPhilippines’ Face of BeautyHometownPlacementSpecial award(s)Ref.
2024Jeanne Isabelle BilasanoBicol RegionFace of Beauty International 20244 Special awards Best in Evening Gown Best in National Costume Best in Swimwear People’s Choice
Title awarded through Miss Grand Philippines in 2025 onwards

Miss Environment International

YearMiss Environment PhilippinesHometownPlacementSpecial award(s)Ref.
2021Michelle ArceoMakati1st Runner-Up—
Mutya ng Pilipinas acquired the franchise in 2022

Miss Tourism World

YearMiss World Philippines TourismHometownPlacementSpecial award(s)Ref.
2022Justine Beatrice FelizartaMarikina1st Runner-Up—
Hiyas ng Pilipinas acquired the franchise in 2023

Miss Supranational

YearMiss Supranational PhilippinesHometownPlacementSpecial award(s)Ref.
2021Dindi Joy PajaresOrani, BataanTop 12—
2022Alison BlackLas PiñasTop 241 Special award Miss Talent
The Miss Philippines acquired the franchise in 2023

Miss Eco International

YearMiss Eco PhilippinesHometownPlacementSpecial award(s)Ref.
2018Cynthia ThomallaCebuMiss Eco International 20183 Special awards Top 10 Best in Resorts Wear Top 15 Best in Eco Dress Top 15 Best in Talent
2019Maureen Ann MontagneBatangas1st Runner-Up1 Special award 2nd Runner-up in Best in Resorts Wear
2020Pageant not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021Kelley DayTarlac City1st Runner-Up1 Special award Best in National Costume
2022Kathleen PatonAklanMiss Eco International 20221 Special award Best Eco Video
2023Ashley MontenegroMakatiTop 21—
The Miss Philippines acquired the franchise in 2024

Miss Eco Teen International

YearMiss Eco Teen PhilippinesHometownPlacementSpecial award(s)Ref.
2019Mary Daena Zaide ResurreccionManilaTop 5—
2020Roberta Angela TamondongSan PabloMiss Eco Teen 20204 Special awards Best in Eco Dress Best in National Costume 1st Runner-Up in Beach Wear 2nd Runner-Up in Best in Talent
2021Tatyana Alexi AustriaParañaque1st Runner-Up2 Special awards Miss Vatika 1st Runner-Up in Eco Dress Prime
2022Francesca Beatriz McLellandAklan1st Runner-Up4 Special awards Best in National Costume Best in Resorts Wear 2nd Runner-Up in Best Eco Dress 2nd Runner-Up in Miss Talent
Title awarded through Miss Grand Philippines in 2023. The Miss Philippines acquired the franchise in 2024

See also

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