Miss Universe Philippines 2022
The coronation night was livestreamed by ABS-CBN through iWantTFC, YouTube, and The Filipino Channel on April 30, 2022 with a delayed telecast on GMA Network on May 1, 2022. Beatrice Luigi Gomez of Cebu City crowned Celeste Cortesi of Pasay as her successor at the end of the event. Cortesi represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2022 pageant in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, however, she did not advance to the Top 16, marking the first time since 2009, when Philippines didn't advance to the semi-finals.
Background
Location and date
On January 3, 2022, the organization announced that the coronation will be in April 2022. Screenings began in February 2022. On March 17, 2022, the organization confirmed that the coronation night will be on April 30, 2022 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Bay City, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Selection of participants
On January 31, 2022, the organization launched its search for the next Filipina who will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2022 competition. The final submission of application was initially set for February 15, 2022, but was later extended to February 22, 2022.
On February 28, 2022, the organization revealed its Top 50 delegates that will undergo a series of online challenges to fight for a slot in the final 32 delegates. The online challenges premiered on Kumu starting March 11, 2022.
Top 50
The Top 50 delegates competed in different challenges. The public and judges' votes determined the winners of every challenge.
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| Headshot Challenge | Winner |
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| Introduction Challenge | Winner | ||
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| Swimsuit Challenge | Winner |
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| Fashion and Runway Challenge | Winner |
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| Casting Video Challenge | Winner | ||
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| Interview Challenge | Winners |
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Kumu Challenges
On March 26, 2022, Kumu announced the two winners for its Livestream and Follower challenges. The winner of the Follower Sprint challenge will get her own Kumu dressing room during the preliminary competition. On the other hand, the winner of the Livestream challenge will get her own make-up artist during the preliminary competition. The winner of the Livestream challenge also became the second official delegate of the pageant.
| Challenge | Result | Ref. |
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| Follower Sprint |
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| Livestream Challenge |
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Top 32
On April 6, 2022, the organization revealed its final 32 delegates. Two delegates advanced to the Top 32 as Kumunity's choice and Kumu's choice while thirty delegates were chosen based from all of the online challenges which were scored by the public and the panel of experts.
| Challenge | Result | Ref. |
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| Kumunity's Choice |
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| Kumu's Choice |
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New crown
On April 18, 2022, the organization announced that a new crown in collaboration with Jewelmer would be unveiled on April 19, 2022. At the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 gala night held on April 19, 2022, the organization and Jewelmer revealed the new crown named La Mer en Majesté or "The Sea in Majesty" which aptly pays homage to her majesty, the sea, for "she is the queen of the elements". Embedded in it are the Golden South Sea Pearls, the national gem of the Philippines, "a radiant symbol of the harmonious relationship between man and nature, capturing the very spirit of the Filipinos".
Results
Placements
| Placement | Contestant |
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| Miss Universe Philippines 2022 | |
| Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2022 | |
| Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2022 | |
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| 2nd runner-up |
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| Top 16 |
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§ – Lazada Fan Vote Winner
Appointment
In a separate ceremony, a runner-up was appointed and represented the Philippines in a pageant.
- Color keys
- The contestant won in an International pageant.
- The contestant was a Finalist/Runner-up in an International pageant.
- The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.
- The contestant did not place.
| Title | Contestant | International Placement | Ref. |
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| Miss Charm Philippines 2023 |
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1st Runner-up – Miss Charm 2023 |
Major awards
| Award | Contestant | Ref. |
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| Best in National Costume |
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| Miss Friendship |
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| Miss Photogenic | ||
| Best in Swimsuit | ||
| Best in Evening Gown |
Special awards
| Award | Contestant | Ref. |
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| Frontrow Catwalk Queen | ||
| Frontrow Multi-Level Beauty |
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| Frontrow Best Arrival Look (Press' Choice) | ||
| Frontrow Best Arrival Look (Netizens' Choice) |
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| Frontrow Choice Queen | ||
| Luxxe Slim Fitness Queen |
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| Luxxe ImmunPlus Queen Majestic | ||
| Miss Kumuniverse | ||
| Miss Creamsilk | ||
| Miss Coins.ph |
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| Face of Essentials by Belo | ||
| Miss Jewelmer |
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| Miss Philippine Airlines |
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| Miss Jojo Bragais | ||
| Miss MG Cars | ||
| Miss Smilee |
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| Miss SavePoint | ||
| Miss CAD |
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| Miss Avana | ||
| Miss Cavaso |
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| Miss Okada Manila |
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| Miss The Medical City | ||
| Miss Aqua Boracay | ||
| Miss Sendwave |
Pageant
National Costume competition
On April 20, 2022, the organization announced that the national costume competition will be filmed in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Originally scheduled to be livestreamed on TikTok on April 25, 2022, it was moved to April 26, 2022 due to technical concerns. The competition featured a new Johannes Rissler track entitled "Habi". For this edition's national costume competition, the organization decided that 30% of each finalist’s costume should be made of Philippine textiles or weaving.
Preliminary competition
On April 16, 2022, the organization announced that the preliminary competition would be held on April 27, 2022 at The Cove Manila in Okada Manila, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. Marco Gumabao and Beatrice Gomez hosted the event, while Ez Mil, Anji Salvacion, Yheen & Yuki, and Gabriel Umali performed as musical guests.
Final program
On March 17, 2022, the organization confirmed that the coronation night would be on April 30, 2022 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Bay City, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.
On March 26, 2022, the organization announced that former Miss Universe titleholders Pia Wurtzbach, Iris Mittenaere, and Demi-Leigh Tebow would be hosting the coronation night.
On April 12, 2022, the organization announced that musician and singer-songwriter Bamboo Mañalac would be performing on the coronation night. On April 13, 2022, the organization announced that actor, dancer, and singer Sam Concepcion would also be performing on the coronation night. On April 18, 2022, the organization announced that Filipino-American singer Francisco Martin would also be performing at the coronation night. On April 19, 2022, the organization announced that singer-songwriter and performer Morissette, singer-songwriter JM Bales, and R&B singer Arthur Nery would have their special performances on the coronation night.
Selection committee
The judges for both the preliminary competition and the final telecast determined the results alongside a public vote, which consists of:
- Lia Andrea Moss – Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2006
- Joshua Sorrentino – International model
- Margarita Gutierrez – Lawyer and vice-president of Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP)
- Richelle Singson-Michael – Architect and businesswoman
- RS Francisco – Actor and co-founder of Frontrow
- Sam Verzosa – Co-founder and CEO of Frontrow
- Jennifer Olay – Pediatrician
- Tonee Co See – Chief Operating Officer of Aqua Boracay
- Francis Padua Papica – Attorney and president of Francis Padua Papica Foundation
- Harnaaz Sandhu – Miss Universe 2021 from India
Contestants
31 contestants competed for the title.
| City/Province | Contestant | Age | Placement |
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| Aklan | Jona Sweett | 26 | Top 16
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| Albay | Julia Eugénie Augustias Saubier | 27 | Top 10
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| Baguio | Ghenesis Latugat | 22 | Top 10
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| Batanes | Elsa Sally Schumacher | 25 | |
| Benguet | Shawntel Michole Cruz | 25 | |
| Bohol | Pauline Amelinckx | 26 | Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2022
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| Bulacan | Aidyl Mhay Sanchez | 24 | |
| Cebu City | Chantal Elise Schmidt | 20 | Top 10
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| Cebu Province | Lou Dominique Piczon | 26 | Top 10
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| Davao del Norte | Jeanne Nicci Orcena | 21 | |
| Davao del Sur | Jedidah Korinihona | 25 | |
| Ilocos Sur | Jewel Alexandria Palacat | 22 | Top 16
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| Iloilo City | Dorothy Marie Gemillan | 21 | Top 16
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| Iloilo Province | Vanessa Ann Caro | 25 | Top 10
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| Laguna | Sonja Jeyn Tanyag | 23 | Top 16
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| Lapu-Lapu | Sashi Chiesa | 26 | |
| Las Piñas | Isabelle Kristine Braza | 25 | |
| Lucena | Anjeanette Japor | 26 | |
| Makati | Michelle Daniela Dee | 27 | Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2022
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| Mandaue | Isabel Luche | 22 | |
| Misamis Oriental | Annabelle Mae McDonnell | 21 | 1st Runner-Up
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| Negros Oriental | Marilit Iligan | 22 | |
| Nueva Vizcaya | Gillian Katherine De Mesa | 25 | Top 16
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| Palawan | Angelica Lopez | 21 | Top 16
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| Pampanga | Alyssa Georgia Felix | 27 | |
| Pangasinan | Ivylou Borbon | 22 | |
| Pasay | Silvia Celeste Cortesi | 24 | Miss Universe Philippines 2022
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| Quezon Province | Gracelle Nicole Distura | 22 | |
| Roxas City | Francheska Alexine Dadivas | 22 | |
| San Juan | Danielle Arielle Camcam | 24 | |
| Taguig | Maria Katrina Llegado | 24 | 2nd Runner-Up
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| Victorias City | Shanelyn Bayson | 22 |