Mutya ng Pilipinas (literally Pearl of the Philippines or Muse of the Philippines) is an annual national beauty pageant in the Philippines.
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History
The Mutya ng Pilipinas beauty pageant has produced
- four Miss Asia Pacific titles: Maria del Carmen Ines Zaragoza in 1982, Gloria Dimayacyac in 1983, Lorna Legaspi in 1989, and Michelle Aldana in 1993.
- Four Miss Tourism International titles: Maria Esperanza Corazon Manzano in 2000-2001, Rizzini Alexis Gomez in 2012-2013, Angeli Dione Gomez in 2013-2014, and Jannie Loudette Alipo-on in 2017-2018
- Three Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International titles: Sherylle Lynne Santarin in 1996, Racquel Uy in 1999, and Leren Mae Bautista in 2015.
- One Miss Tourism Cosmopolitan International: Barbara Salvador in 2010.
- One Miss Tourism Metropolitan International: Glennifer Perido in 2014.
- One Beauty of the World title: April Love Jordan in 2009.
From 1977-1991 Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia and Mutya ng Pilipinas World competed in 2 international beauty pageants such as Miss Asia Pacific International and Miss World. The runners-up compete in Miss Wonderland International, Miss Tourism International, Miss Intercontinental, Queen of Clubs International, Queen of the Year and Miss Expo International.
One of the titles of Mutya ng Pilipinas, which was first named Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia has undergone name changes starting from 1965 until 1983 for the Miss Asia Quest. Then it was renamed Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific for Miss Asia Pacific Quest from 1984 until 2004. In 2005, the title was renamed once again to Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International for Miss Asia Pacific International Quest. Then in 2006, the Miss Asia Pacific International pageant was completely & officially scrapped with the national titlist nowhere to compete internationally and was retained for 3 years. The winner in 2006 was sent to Miss Intercontinental and in 2007 to Miss Tourism Metropolitan International.
The Mutya organizers finally changed the title to Mutya ng Pilipinas International in 2008 as the top winner and the second winner as Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism. In 2010, the top prize received the title of Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International and the co-winners with the titles of Mutya ng Pilipinas Intercontinental & Asia Pacific International.
In 2014, Miss Intercontinental Philippines delegates are no longer selected by Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization.
As of 2015, the primary winners of the pageant namely Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International, Mutya ng Pilipinas Top Model of the World, Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism and Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism Planet were selected as representatives to Miss Asia Pacific International.
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Title holders
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1968-76
1977-81
1982
1983-93
1994-2005
2006-2014
2015-present
Current titles
Mutya ng Pilipinas - Asia Pacific International
formerly Miss Asia and Miss Asia Pacific Quest
(Also called Mutya ng Pilipinas Intercontinental or Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific or Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific Int'l or Mutya ng Pilipinas International. The titles given annually by the organizers of Mutya ng Pilipinas, Inc. have undergone multiple name changing).
Winners were sent to the revamped Miss Asia Pacific International Pageant until 2005.
The international pageant was discontinued in 2006 but Mutya ng Pilipinas, Inc. continued to crown the Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific title up to 2013 even if the international pageant was defunct back in 2006.
The winner were previously assigned to compete at Miss Intercontinental Pageant and in some occasions Miss Tourism International started in 2006 until 2013. But Miss Asia Pacific International pageant will revive once again and will be held in 2016.
The pageant is scheduled on 23 November 2016 at the Sheridan Resort and Spa in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.
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Note:
- Kirby Ann Tan Basken - represented Norway in Miss Universe 2007.
Mutya ng Pilipinas - Tourism International
(Also called Mutya ng Pilipinas - Tourism or Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism Puerto Princesa in 2008 and Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism Aurora in 2009.) Winners were delegated as Ambassadors of the Philippine Department of Tourism.)
From 1994, winners or appointed representatives were sent to the Miss Tourism International Pageant. *Note: From 1975 until 1991, the Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism winners were not sent to any particular international pageant. The years 1982-1985, 1989, 1992 and 1993, no winners selected.
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- DNC/NIPH - Did Not Compete / No International Pageant Held.
- N/A - Not Applicable
Mutya ng Pilipinas (Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International)
Mutya ng Pilipinas, Inc. sent Philippines' delegates to Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International.
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Mutya ng Pilipinas (Top Model of the World)
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Mutya ng Pilipinas - Overseas Communities
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This title is open only for eligible delegates from overseas Filipino communities.
Former titles
Mutya ng Pilipinas - Intercontinental
Top winners or appointed representatives were sent to the Miss Intercontinental Pageant until 2013.
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Note:
- Jamie Fermin Burgos - competed Miss Intercontinental 2004 and ended as one of the Top 12 Semi-Finalist.
- Kathleen Anne Loyola Po - represented Philippines to the Miss Intercontinental 2011 pageant because of the delay in the local pageant schedule. She was Miss Philippines Intercontinental and Miss Pearl of the Philippines USA 2011.
- The years 2002, 2003, 2007, & 2008, the title was not awarded or the Philippines was not represented.
Mutya ng Pilipinas - World
Replaced the Miss Republic of the Philippines from 1977 in sending delegates to the Miss World pageant until 1991.
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Mutya ng Pilipinas (Beauty of the World / Miss International Beauty & Model Festival)
Mutya ng Pilipinas, Inc. sent Philippines' delegates to Miss Beauty of the World International.
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Mutya ng Pilipinas - Tourism Universe
Mutya ng Pilipinas, Inc. sent Philippines' delegates to Miss Tourism Universe on 2001, Mutya ng Pilipinas First Runner-up, Michelle Ann Peñez competed at Miss Tourism Universe 2001 and placed First Runner-up.
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Mutya ng Pilipinas - Wonderland
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Mutya ng Pilipinas - Charm
- The titleholder participated at Miss Charm International.
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Mutya ng Pilipinas - Globe
The titleholder competed at Miss Globe International.
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Mutya ng Pilipinas - Trade (Special Title)
Other International pageants participated by former Mutya ng Pilipinas Contestants
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See also
Notes
References
External links
- Mutya ng Pilipinas Official website
- Mutya ng Pilipinas 2012 search is on!
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