Miss Universe Philippines 2020
Rabiya Mateo, Miss Universe Philippines 2020
DateOctober 25, 2020
PresentersKC Montero
Entertainment
ThemeThe Filipino is Phenomenal
VenueCordillera Convention Hall, Baguio Country Club, Baguio, Philippines
Broadcaster
Entrants46
Placements16
Withdrawals
WinnerRabiya Mateo
Iloilo City
Best National CostumeLou Dominique Piczon
Mandaue
PhotogenicTracy Maureen Perez
Cebu City
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External videos
video icon Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Finals Night (Official), uploaded by Empire Philippines on January 30, 2021, Youtube Video

Miss Universe Philippines 2020 was the first edition of the Miss Universe Philippines competition under its new organization.[1] Previously, the Philippine franchise for Miss Universe was under Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc.[2] 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,[3] and later to October 25, 2020, at the Cordillera Convention Hall, Baguio Country Club in Baguio, Benguet, Philippines.[4][5]

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".[10][11] Mateo represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2020 pageant and finished as a Top 21 semifinalist.[12][13]

Background

New franchise

The new Miss Universe Philippines franchise was awarded to Shamcey Supsup-Lee, national director. Supsup was the Philippines' representative to the Miss Universe 2011 pageant where she placed 3rd Runner-Up.[1][14] It marked the first time in the history of the Miss Universe Philippines franchise that contestants will be allowed to communicate in local Philippine languages other than Filipino.[15]

Selection of participants

In December 2019, the organization launched its search for the next Filipina who would represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2020 competition.[1][16][17][18] On February 14, 2020, the 52 contestants of Miss Universe Philippines 2020 were presented during the Red Carpet Presentation at Manila Hotel.[19][20]

Location and date

On January 29, 2020, the organization announced that the coronation will be held on May 3, 2020 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.[21][22] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was rescheduled twice; first to June 14, 2020,[23][24] and later to October 25, 2020, at the Cordillera Convention Hall, Baguio Country Club in Baguio, Benguet, Philippines.[4][5]

Impact of the 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".[25]

It was originally planned that the contestants would be divided into smaller groups for the preliminaries which involved the swimsuit and evening gown competition. All should wear masks except their individual turns on the competition stage and each contestant was obligated to go home after her respective turn.[25] Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the date and venue for the preliminary competition was moved. The preliminary competition was filmed at the Baguio Country Club in Baguio, Benguet.[26] Worldwide audience was able to watch the preliminary interview on October 21 and national costume, swimsuit, and evening gown competition on October 23 through a streaming service offered by the organizer.[5] It was hosted by Benjamin Alves.[27]

The finals night was originally planned to be held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Metro Manila,[25] 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 for the Management of 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-per-view streaming.[25][28]

Contestants representing Sorsogon and Cagayan de Oro withdrew from the competition after they tested positive for COVID-19.[29][30][31]

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 would 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.[32][33]

"Filipina" crown

A new crown was 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.[10][11]

Each element of the crown represents the following:[10][11]

Results

Placements

The Philippine map results of Miss Universe Philippines 2020, colors shaded in each province/cities.
Placement[34][35] Contestant
Miss Universe Philippines 2020
1st Runner-Up
2nd Runner-Up
3rd Runner-Up
4th Runner-Up
Top 16

§ – Lazada Fan Vote Winner

Major awards

Award Contestant Ref.
Best in National Costume [36]
[37]
Best in Swimsuit
Best in Evening Gown
Face of the Universe
Miss Photogenic

Special awards

Award Contestant Ref.
Best in Swimsuit Photo [36]
[37]
[38]
[39]
[40]
[41]
Best in Runway
Miss Lazada Fan Vote
Miss MG Philippines
Miss Creamsilk
Downy Sweetheart Award
Miss Cetaphil Sun
Best Tourism Video

Pageant

Preliminary competition

The preliminary competition was filmed at the Baguio Country Club in Baguio, Benguet.[42] Worldwide audience was able to watch the preliminary interview on October 21 and national costume, swimsuit, and evening gown competition on October 23 through a streaming service offered by the organizer.[5] It was hosted by Benjamin Alves.[27]

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.[27] American Idol alum Jessica Sanchez and Filipino actors Allen Cecilio, Anjo Damiles, and Kevin Montillano performed as musical guests.[45]

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.[46]

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.[47]

Judges

Contestants

46 delegates competed for the title.[49][50]

City/Province Candidate Age[a]
Aklan Christelle Anjali Abello 26
Albay Paula Ortega 24
Angeles City Christine Nicole Silvernale 19
Antique Joecel Marie Robenta 23
Batanes Jan Alexis Elcano 21
Baguio Bea Theresa Maynigo 24
Batangas Nathalia Urcia 26
Biliran Skelly Ivy Florida 21
Bohol Pauline Amelinckx 25
Bulacan Daniella Louise Loya 20
Cagayan Province Mari Danica Reynes 27
Camarines Sur Krizzia Lynn Moreno 25
Catanduanes Sigrid Grace Flores 27
Cavite Kimberly Hakenson 26
Cebu City Tracy Maureen Perez 27
Cebu Province Apriel Smith 24
Davao City Alaiza Flor Malinao 27
Davao del Norte We'am Ahmed 20
General Santos Mariel Joyce Pascua 23
Ilocos Sur Adelma Krissel Benicta 26
Iloilo City Rabiya Mateo 23
Iloilo Province Kim Chi Crizaldo 23
Isabela Maria Regina Malana 25
Kalinga Noreen Victoria Mangawit 22
La Union Trizha Ocampo 25
Laguna Jo-Ann Flores 26
Makati Ivanna Kamil Pacis 24
Mandaue Lou Dominique Piczon 24
Manila Alexandra Abdon 25
Marinduque Maria Lianina Macalino 27
Misamis Oriental Caroline Joy Veronilla 25
Muntinlupa Maricres Castro 25
Oriental Mindoro Adee Hitomi Akiyama 27
Palawan Jennifer Linda 18
Pampanga Patricia Mae Santos 26
Pangasinan Maria Niña Soriano 24
Parañaque Maria Ysabella Ysmael 24
Pasay Zandra Nicole Santa Maria 27
Pasig Riana Agatha Pangindian 24
Quezon City Michele Theresa Gumabao 28
Quezon Province Faye Dominique Deveza 23
Rizal Ericka Evangelista 25
Romblon Marie Fee Tajaran 25
Surigao del Norte Carissa Quiza 19
Taguig Sandra Lemonon 26
Zamboanga del Sur Perlyn Cayona 22

Duties of winners

The Miss Universe Philippines Organization designated focus of duties to each winners.[51]

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 Ambassadress for Tourism
4th Runner-Up Ambassadress for Gender Equality

Notes

  1. ^ Ages at the time of the pageant

Withdrawals

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