Aside from the Miss Universe Philippines title, four more crowns are at stake for the upcoming finals night
The queens of the Miss Universe Philippines this year are not just headed for the universe. Their destinations are leading them to not just one crown, but four more titles this coming May 22. With the need for more voices to amplify change, progress, and transformation, it is only right that more delegates have platforms to advocate for their causes. After the delegation of the queen who will follow in the footsteps of Michelle Dee, four contenders are still on their way to win these titles: Miss Supranational Philippines, Miss Charm Philippines, Miss Cosmo Philippines, and Miss Eco International Philippines. Here’s all you need to know about them before the finals night.
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Miss Supranational Philippines
Originating in Poland, the Miss Supranational Organization began in 2009. Throughout the history of Filipino candidates, Mutya Datul won the crown in 2013 as the first and only Filipino titleholder of Miss Supranational to date. Last year, Pauline Amelincx from Bohol placed First Runner Up to Andrea Aguilera, the first Ecuadorian queen to win the title. At the upcoming Miss Supranational 2024, Alethea Ambrosio will represent the country in the competition. The soon-to-be crowned queen on May 22 will compete for the Miss Supranational 2025 edition.
Miss Charm Philippines
The Miss Charm organization began in 2019 as an international beauty pageant that promotes both the value of tradition and the importance of progress. Its host country, Vietnam, also uses the platform to encourage the tourism industry in their homeland, as well as the building of connections from one country to another. Due to the pandemic, one edition has crowned its first and only winner as of writing—Luma Russo of Brazil. Apart from the crown itself, the competition also gives more recognition to the candidates, namely: Best Social Media, Best Ao Dai, Miss Photogenic, Best in Evening Gown, Best National Costume, Best in Swimsuit, Miss Blockcharm, and Miss Tourism.
In 2023, Annabelle Mae Tate McDonnell placed First Runner Up to the current titleholder. While Krishnah Gravidez has yet to represent our country for the Miss Charm 2024, she will already crown her successor for the next edition.
Miss Eco International Philippines
Established in Egypt last 2014, the Miss Eco International aims to highlight humanitarian and social causes alongside environmental concern. Throughout the history of the pageant, the Philippines has clinched the title twice, and placed First Runner Up thrice. Cynthia Thomalla was the first Filipino to win Miss Eco International in 2018, followed by Kathleen Paton in 2022. Meanwhile, Maureen Montagne, Kelley Dey, and Chantal Elise Schmidt placed First Runner Up in 2019, 2021, and 2024, respectively.
Miss Cosmo Philippines
Now an independent competition from the selection of Vietnam’s Miss Universe national delegates, Miss Cosmo is staging its first independent coronation this year. According to The Miss Philippines page, the organization is a celebration of women with strong diplomatic skills. They also teased that the winner will take home 100,000 US dollars and experience a luxury apartment stay in the pageant’s home country, Vietnam.
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