Miss Universe Philippines 2020

Miss Universe Philippines 2020 was the 1st edition of the Miss Universe Philippines competition under its new organization.[1] Previously, the Philippine franchise of Miss Universe was under Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. The coronation night was initially scheduled for May 3, 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it moved at least twice; first to June 14, 2020,[2] and later to October 25, 2020, at Cordillera Convention Hall, Baguio Country Club in Baguio, Benguet.[3][4][5]

Miss Universe Philippines 2020
DateOctober 25, 2020
PresentersKC Montero
Entertainment
VenueCordillera Convention Hall, Baguio Country Club, Baguio
Broadcaster
Entrants46
Placements16
Withdrawals
WinnerRabiya Mateo
Iloilo City
Best National CostumeLou Dominique Piczon
Mandaue
PhotogenicTracy Maureen Perez
Cebu City

The final competition was broadcast on GMA Network.[6] Gazini Ganados of Talisay, Cebu, the winner of Binibining Pilipinas 2019 crowned Rabiya Mateo of Iloilo City as her successor at the end of the event,[7][8][9] with a new crown called "Filipina". Mateo will go on to represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2020 pageant.

Background

New franchise

The new Miss Universe Philippines franchise was awarded to Shamcey Supsup, national director. Supsup was the Philippines' representative to the Miss Universe 2011 pageant.[1][10] It marked the first time in the history of the Miss Universe Filipino franchise that contestants will be allowed to communicate in local Philippine languages other than Filipino.[11]

Selection of participants

In December 2019, the organization launched its search for the next Filipina who will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2020 competition.[1][12][13][14] On February 14 2020, the 52 contestants of Miss Universe Philippines 2020 were presented during the Red Carpet Presentation at Manila Hotel.

Impact of to COVID-19 pandemic

The procedures for the organization of the pageant was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic due to the enhanced community quarantines in the country. The Miss Universe Philippines organization released new guidelines entitled "2020 Pageant Way Forward".[15]

Contestants will be divided into smaller groups for the preliminaries which involve the swimsuit and evening gown competition. All will wear masks except their individual turns on the competition stage and each contestant will be obligated to go home after their respective turn.[15]

The finals night was originally planned to be held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Metro Manila.[15] but the venue was changed due to the pandemic. Under the assumption that the pageant would be held in a large venue as there would be no audiences allowed under the guidelines of Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) through health and safety protocols. The MUP organization projected less than 100 people would be needed, including the contestants, judges, and production team with social distancing implemented. Most production materials for the pageant would be pre-taped. The finals night would be made available to the public online via pay-for-view streaming.[15][16]

Contestants representing Sorsogon and Cagayan de Oro City withdrew from the competition after they tested positive for COVID-19.[17][18][19]

Marketing

An eight-episode web series entitled Ring Light was released on September 27 on Empire.ph and could be viewed for a one-time fee. Marketed as a "fundraising online pageant series", part of the proceeds will be given to the pageants' beneficiaries and partner organizations. The series featured several aspects of the pageant's contestants bid to clinch the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 crown, including their trainings and other behind-the-scenes content.[20]

'Filipina' crown

A new crown will be used to award the winner of the Miss Universe Philippines pageant for the 2020 edition. The headwear is known as the "Filipina" crown and was crafted by the Villarica family who is known for running the Villarica Pawnshop.[21]

Each element of the crown represents the following:[21]

  • Swirl of leaves – every women who aims for success in "different forms" but still keeps "the Filipino values in their hearts".
  • Diamond embedded in each leaf – signifies "the sparkle" in the lives of people that each woman encounters.
  • Golden south sea pearls – four values of creativity, intelligence, optimism, and fear of God.
  • Sapphire, Ruby and Topaz – was patterned after the blue, red, and yellow colors of the Philippine flag

Pageant

Preliminary competition

On a Facebook post, the Miss Universe Philippines Organization announced that the preliminary competition and finals night will be filmed at Baguio Country Club in Baguio. Worldwide audience will be able to watch the Preliminary Interview on October 21, National Costume, and Swimsuit & Evening Gown Competition on October 23 through a streaming service offered by the organizer.[5] It was hosted by Benjamin Alves.[22]

Judges

Final program

The coronation night was filmed at Baguio Country Club and streamed on October 25 worldwide.[5] It was hosted by American radio DJ and actor KC Montero.[22] American Idol alum Jessica Sanchez and Filipino actors Allen Cecilio, Anjo Damiles, and Kevin Montillano performed as musical guests.[24]

The swimwear for the finals was designed by UAE-based couture label Amato Couture by Filipino designer Furne One in collaboration with luxury swimwear Amari Swim.[25]

Two questions were asked in the question-and-answer portion for the Top 5 candidates; the first being unique to each candidate and the second question was answered by all five candidates. The second question was related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been noted to have shifted priorities, and where does pageants in general stand at the moment.[26]

Judges

Results

Placements
The Philippine map results of Miss Universe Philippines 2020, colors shaded in each province/cities.
Final Results Contestant
Miss Universe Philippines 2020
1st Runner-Up
2nd Runner-Up
3rd Runner-Up
  • Bohol – Pauline Amelinckx
4th Runner-Up
Top 16

§ – Fan Vote Winner / Voted in the Top 16 by Fans.

Order of announcements

Awards

Major awards
Challenge Contestant
Best in National Costume
Best in Swimsuit
Best in Evening Gown
Face of the Universe
Miss Photogenic

Special awards
Challenge Contestant
Best in Swimsuit Photo
Best in Runway
Miss Lazada Fan Vote
Miss MG Philippines
Miss Creamsilk
Downy Sweetheart Award
Miss Cetaphil Sun
Best Tourism Video

Contestants

46 contestants were appointed or selected by their respective localities to represent and compete for the title.

City/Province Contestant Age[lower-alpha 1] Placement
AklanChristelle Anjali Abello25
Top 16
AlbayPaula Ortega24
Top 16
AngelesChristine Nicole Silvernale19
AntiqueJoecel Marie Robenta23
BaguioBea Theresa Maynigo24
BatanesJan Alexis Elcano21
BatangasNathalia Urcia26
BiliranSkelly Ivy Florida21
Top 16
BoholPauline Amelinckx25
3rd Runner-Up
BulacanDaniella Louise Loya20
Cagayan ProvinceMari Danica Reynes27
Camarines SurKrizzia Lynn Moreno25
CatanduanesSigrid Grace Flores27
CaviteKimberly Hakenson26
4th Runner-Up
Cebu CityTracy Maureen Perez27
Top 16
Cebu ProvinceApriel Smith24
Top 16
Davao CityAlaiza Flor Malinao27
Top 16
Davao del NorteWe'am Ahmed20
General SantosMariel Joyce Pascua27
Ilocos SurAdelma Krissel Benicta26
Iloilo CityRabiya Mateo23
Miss Universe Philippines 2020
Iloilo ProvinceKim Chi Crizaldo23
IsabelaMaria Regina Malana25
KalingaNoreen Victoria Mangawit22
LagunaJo-Ann Flores26
La UnionTrizha Ocampo25
MakatiIvanna Kamil Pacis24
MandaueLou Dominique Piczon24
Top 16
ManilaAlexandra Abdon25
MarinduqueMaria Lianina Macalino27
Misamis OrientalCaroline Joy Veronilla25
Top 16
MuntinlupaMaricres Castro25
Oriental MindoroAdee Hitomi Akiyama24
PalawanJennifer Linda18
PampangaPatricia Mae Santos26
PangasinanMaria Niña Soriano24
ParañaqueMaria Ysabella Ysmael23
1st Runner-Up
PasayZandra Nicole Santa Maria27
PasigRiana Agatha Pangindian24
Top 16
Quezon CityMichele Theresa Gumabao28
2nd Runner-Up
Quezon ProvinceFaye Dominique Deveza23
RizalEricka Evangelista25
RomblonMarie Fee Tajaran25
Top 16
Surigao del NorteCarissa Rozil Quiza19
TaguigSandra Lemonon26
Top 16
Zamboanga del SurPerlyn Cayona22

Duties of winners

The Miss Universe Philippines Organization designated focus of duties to each winners.[33]

Placement Contestant Focus of Duty
Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Ambassadress for Education
1st Runner-Up Ambassadress for Arts and Culture
2nd Runner-Up Ambassadress for Health and Fitness
3rd Runner-Up
  • Bohol - Pauline Amelinckx
 Ambassadress for Tourism
4th Runner-Up Ambassadress for Gender Equality

Notes
  1. Ages at the time of the pageant

Crossovers

Contestants who previously competed in the previous editions of local beauty pageants or in international competition.[34]

Withdrawals
  • Princes Marquez of Aurora – On October 19, 2020, Marquez confirmed her withdrawal due to some personal reasons.[35]
  • Vincy Vacalares of Cagayan de Oro – On October 16, 2020, an accredited partner of Miss Universe Philippines announced that Vacalares tested positive for COVID-19.[17]
  • Mariam Lara Hamid of Capiz – On October 3, 2020, Hamid posted on her social media account declaring her withdrawal due to some issues with her province's accredited partner.[36]
  • Chaira Lyn Markwalder of Leyte
  • Angela Aninang of Negros Occidental – On February 28, 2020, it was confirmed that Aninang will be withdrawing from the pageant to focus on her study.[37]
  • Maria Isabela Galeria of Sorsogon – On October 15, 2020, Galeria announced that she will be leaving the competition as she continue her full recovery from COVID-19 after contracting the disease on September 27.[19][18]

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