MANILA, Philippines – The Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2024 candidates showcased the beauty of the cities and provinces they represent in tourism videos released by the organization on Saturday, April 6.
“Journey with our delegates as they unveil the diverse places they proudly call home – spanning from the mystical peaks of majestic mountains to the tranquil azure of boundless seas and the powerful currents of mighty rivers,” the MUPH organization captioned the post.
One of the most anticipated phases of the virtual leg of the competition is the showcase of the different tourist attractions as delivered by the delegates themselves, acting as tour guides that feature some of the best destinations, gastronomic offerings, and cultural wonders throughout the Philippines.
The expectations are high this year with the full implementation of the pageant’s “accredited partnerships” program, where all the delegates have the backing of authorized individuals or groups who are expected to provide all the necessary support that a candidate would need to best compete in the national tilt, including assistance in producing the video requirements for the contest.
In the four previous editions, the Miss Universe Philippines pageant still conducted individual screenings of applicants, while getting partners from different parts of the country to send their delegates. This year, no individual applicants were accepted, and all delegates were fielded by accredited partners.
In the almost two-hour video compilation, each of the 53 candidates had at least two minutes each to promote their respective paradises.
As this is the first edition that also includes candidates representing overseas Filipino communities, pageant fans can expect international tourist spots in the videos instead of only Philippine localities.
The tourism videos are the latest release from the MUPH organization, following the introduction and “Her Story” videos of its 2024 candidates. Prior to these, MUPH had already released the delegates’ headshot, swimsuit photos, and glam shots.
Over 50 candidates are competing to succeed Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee, who finished in the Top 10 of the latest international edition. The coronation night is set for May 22 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Notably, three of the original 55 candidates have already withdrawn from the competition: Kananga’s Natasha Jung, Angeles City’s Joanna Marie Thornley, and Quezon City’s Lorraine Ojimba. However, Phoebe Arrianna Torita has replaced Jung in the competition. This year’s candidates were chosen through the Accredited Partners Program.
The 2024 edition is also the first one to have no age restrictions for the candidates.
Avid pageant followers are seeing the 2024 Miss Universe Philippines competition as a “bloodbath” with a competitive batch of contenders comprised of international titleholders and runners-up, seasoned contestants, and formidable newcomers.
The winner will succeed Michelle Marquez Dee, and will repxresent the Philippines in the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico later this year. The new queen will be crowned at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on May 22.
The Philippines has recorded four victories in the Miss Universe pageant, courtesy of Gloria Diaz in 1969, Margie Moran in 1973, Pia Wurtzbach in 2015, and Catriona Gray in 2018.
