# Mutya ng Pilipinas

Mutya ng Pilipinas (MNP), in 2019 known as Mutya Pilipinas, is one of the two oldest annual national beauty pageants in the Philippines (est. 1968). The other being the Binibining Pilipinas pageant (est. 1964). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the competition was not held in 2020 and 2021.

## History

The Mutya ng Pilipinas beauty pageant has produced:
* Five Miss Asia Pacific titles: Maria del Carmen Ines Zaragoza in 1982, Gloria Dimayacyac in 1983, Lorna Legaspi in 1989, Michelle Aldana in 1993, and Sharifa Akeel in 2018.
* Six Miss Tourism International titles: Maria Esperanza Corazon Manzano in 2000, Rizzini Alexis Gomez in 2012, Angeli Dione Gomez in 2013, Jannie Loudette Alipo-on in 2017, Cyrille Payumo in 2019, and Liana Barrido in 2024.
* Three Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International titles: Sherylle Lynne Santarin in 1996, Racquel Uy in 1999, and Leren Mae Bautista in 2015.
* One Miss Tourism Cosmopolitan International title: Barbara Salvador in 2010.
* One Miss Tourism Metropolitan International: Glennifer Perido in 2014.
* One Beauty of the World title: April Love Jordan in 2009.
* One Miss Chinese World title: Annie Uson in 2023.

### Titles

From 1977–1991 Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia and Mutya ng Pilipinas World competed in 2 international beauty pageants such as Miss Asia Pacific International and Miss World. The runners-up compete in Miss Wonderland International, Miss Tourism International, Miss Intercontinental, Queen of Clubs International, Queen of the Year and Miss Expo International.
One of the titles of Mutya ng Pilipinas, which was first named Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia has undergone name changes starting from 1965 until 1983 for the Miss Asia Quest. Then it was renamed Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific for Miss Asia Pacific Quest from 1984 until 2004. In 2005, the title was renamed once again to Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International for Miss Asia Pacific International Quest. Then in 2006, the Miss Asia Pacific International pageant was completely & officially scrapped with the national titlist nowhere to compete internationally and was retained for 3 years. The winner in 2006 was sent to Miss Intercontinental and in 2007 to Miss Tourism Metropolitan International.
The Mutya organizers finally changed the title to Mutya ng Pilipinas International in 2008 as the top winner and the second winner as Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism. In 2010, the top prize received the title of Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International and the co-winners with the titles of Mutya ng Pilipinas Intercontinental & Asia Pacific International.
In 2014, Miss Intercontinental Philippines delegates are no longer selected by Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization.
In 2018, the primary winners of the pageant namely Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International, Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International, Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism Queen of the Year International, and Mutya ng Pilipinas Global Beauty Queen.
In 2019 (on its 51st year), the franchise and leadership was handed over to Cory Quirino who is now the President of re-branded Mutya Pilipinas, Inc. and Fred Yuson as the Chairman of the Board of the Mutya Pilipinas, Inc. Organization.
On July 27, 2022, a press conference was held in BGC (Bonifacio Global City), Taguig with the organization reverting back to its former honored and dignified name of Mutya ng Pilipinas. In its 52nd year, with the collaboration of the dynamic-duo of Cory Quirino and Fred Yuson, a newly-conceptualized international pageant is to emerge later this year titled Miss Mutya International. This pageant will objectify the vast culture and heritage of the Philippines which will be conveyed to the rest of the world in its inauguration and in its ensuing years. Furthermore, the Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization and its global pageant elaborated its core principles and mantra of inclusivity and sustainability.
(Mutya (n.) means or synomous to 1. jewel; 2. pearl; 3. charm; 4. darling; 5. amulet.)
In 2023, the organizers will be launching the newest international pageant christened as Miss Mutya International with its concept closely-analogous to the erstwhile Miss Maja International (held in Spain) which was later renamed to Miss Maja del Mundo (Miss Maja of the World) until its last episode in 1995. Maja (fem.) for nice girl in Spanish was distinguished in Madrid back in the 18th century were the Maja wore elaborate traditional Spanish dresses/outfits. The Maja was the frequent subject of painter Francisco Goya and became one of the popular and informal symbols of Spain. Miss Mutya International (translated as Miss Jewel International or Miss Pearl International) will showcase the Philippines' tourism, costumes, customs, culture, and traditions to the rest of the world.
The current national winner, Iona Violeta Abrera Gibbs, was crowned as Mutya ng Pilipinas on December 4, 2022. She will be the Philippines' flag-bearer at the first Miss Mutya International pageant to be held at undisclosed date. Later, she was announced to be the official delegate for the upcoming Miss Intercontinental 2023.
Mutya ng Pilipinas lost the Miss Asia Pacific International franchise to The Miss Philippines in September 2023.

## Titleholders

| Year | Current titles | Current titles | Current titles | Current titles | Runners up | Special title/s | Ref. |
| Year | Mutya Pilipinas Asia Pacific International | Mutya Pilipinas World Top Model | Mutya Pilipinas Top Model of the World | Mutya Pilipinas Tourism International | Runners up | Special title/s | Ref. |
| 2019 | Klyza Castro Davao City | April May Short Zamboanga City | Tyra Rae Goldman Nevada | Cyrille Payumo Pampanga | Cyrille Payumo Pampanga (1st Runner Up) | Louise Janica An California (Mutya ng Pilipinas Overseas Communities) | |
| 2019 | Klyza Castro Davao City | April May Short Zamboanga City | Tyra Rae Goldman Nevada | Cyrille Payumo Pampanga | Maxinne Nicole Rangel Padre Garcia, Batangas (2nd Runner Up) | Louise Janica An California (Mutya ng Pilipinas Overseas Communities) | |
| from 2020 – 2021, Mutya ng Pilipinas not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic ||||||||
| Year | Current titles | Current titles | Current titles | Current titles | Runners up | Special Title/s | Ref. |
| Year | Mutya ng Pilipinas | Mutya ng Pilipinas World Top Model | Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International | Mutya ng Pilipinas Environment International | Runners up | Special Title/s | Ref. |
| Year | Mutya ng Pilipinas Intercontinental | Mutya ng Pilipinas World Top Model | Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International | Mutya ng Pilipinas Environment International | Runners up | Special Title/s | Ref. |
| 2022 | Iona Violeta Gibbs Bataan | Arianna Kyla Padrid Northern California | Jeanette Reyes Camarines Sur | Shannon Robinson Makati | Shannon Robinson Makati (Mutya ng Pilipinas Luzon) | Jesi Mae Cruz California (Mutya ng Pilipinas Overseas Communities) | |
| 2022 | Iona Violeta Gibbs Bataan | Arianna Kyla Padrid Northern California | Jeanette Reyes Camarines Sur | Shannon Robinson Makati | Megan Deen Campbell Lapu-Lapu City (Mutya ng Pilipinas Vizayas) | Jesi Mae Cruz California (Mutya ng Pilipinas Overseas Communities) | |
| 2022 | Iona Violeta Gibbs Bataan | Arianna Kyla Padrid Northern California | Jeanette Reyes Camarines Sur | Shannon Robinson Makati | Marcelyn Bautista Tarlac City (Mutya ng Pilipinas Mindanao) | Jesi Mae Cruz California (Mutya ng Pilipinas Overseas Communities) | |
| 2024 | Alyssa Redondo California | Anne Klein Castro Pampanga | Liana Barrido Batangas City | Arianna Pantaleon Canada | Christine Enero San Dionisio, Paranaque (Mutya ng Pilipinas Luzon) | Xena Ramos Manila (Mutya ng Pilipinas Charity) | |
| 2024 | Alyssa Redondo California | Anne Klein Castro Pampanga | Liana Barrido Batangas City | Arianna Pantaleon Canada | Stacey de Ocampo Pangasinan (Mutya ng Pilipinas Visayas) | Aiyen Maquiraya Washington (Mutya ng Pilipinas Overseas Communities) | |
| 2024 | Alyssa Redondo California | Anne Klein Castro Pampanga | Liana Barrido Batangas City | Arianna Pantaleon Canada | Jireh Mayani Davao City (Mutya ng Pilipinas Mindanao) | Aiyen Maquiraya Washington (Mutya ng Pilipinas Overseas Communities) | |

### Note

* ^1 Mutya Pilipinas 2019 — 1st Runner up, Cyrille Payumo was later promoted to take the Mutya Pilipinas Tourism International 2019 title.
* ^2 The reigning Mutya ng Pilipinas 2022, Iona Violeta Gibbs was later appointed as Miss Intercontinental Philippines 2023 after the organization acquires the franchise of the international pageant.
* ^3 Mutya ng Pilipinas — Luzon 2022 (Runner Up), Shannon Robinson was later appointed as Miss Environment International Philippines 2023 after the organization acquires the franchise of the international pageant.
* ^4 Mutya ng Pilipinas Charity was a special award during the 53rd edition of the pageant. The title was awarded to Xena Ramos of Manila.

## International competitions
### Miss Intercontinental

Mutya ng Pilipinas in (2022 — Present), previously called as Mutya ng Pilipinas — International in (2008, 2011), Mutya ng Pilipinas — Intercontinental in (2010, 2012), and appointed representatives from (1981, 1983, 1995 — 2007, 2009 — 2011, 2013) were sent to the Miss Intercontinental pageant.
| Year | National Title | Delegate | Placement | Other Awards |
| 1981 | — | Zenayda de Andes | | |
| 1983 | — | Marilou Adina | Top 12 Finalist | |
| 1995 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 1994 — Top 10 Semi-Finalist (Appointed) | Maria Sovietskaya Bacud | 1st Runner Up | |
| 1996 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 1995 — 1st Runner Up (Appointed) | Faith Amigo | Top 10 Finalist | |
| 1997 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 1996 — 1st Runner Up (Appointed) | Erlinda Mejia | | |
| 1998 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 1997 — 1st Runner Up (Appointed) | Rosario Gonzalez | | |
| 1999 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 1998 — 1st Runner Up (Appointed) | Heidi Punzalan | Did not compete for unknown reason | Did not compete for unknown reason |
| 2000 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 1999 — 1st Runner Up (Appointed) | Ruaina Kiram | Did not compete for unknown reason | Did not compete for unknown reason |
| 2001 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 2000 — 1st Runner Up (Appointed) | Marie Pearl Acas | Did not compete for unknown reason | Did not compete for unknown reason |
| 2002 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 2001 — 1st Runner Up (Appointed) | Michelle Ann Peñez | Did not compete for unknown reason | Did not compete for unknown reason |
| 2003 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 2002 — 1st Runner Up (Appointed) | Kristine Caballero | Did not compete for unknown reason | Did not compete for unknown reason |
| 2004 | Appointed | Jamie Burgos | Top 12 Finalist | |
| 2005 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 2005 — 4th Runner Up (Appointed) | Namkeen Hameed | | |
| 2006 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Asia Pacific International 2006 (Appointed) | Kirby Ann Basken | Top 12 Finalist | |
| 2007 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Asia Pacific International 2007 (Appointed) | Zephora Mayon | Did not compete and title was abdicated | Did not compete and title was abdicated |
| 2008 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – International 2008 | Jonavi Raisa Quiray | Did not compete for unknown reason | Did not compete for unknown reason |
| 2009 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism Aurora 2009 (Appointed) | Jacqueline Schuilipina | | |
| 2010 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Intercontinental 2010 | Carla Jenina Lizardo | Did not compete due to family situation | Did not compete due to family situation |
| 2010 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Asia Pacific International 2010 (Appointed) | Christi Lynn McGarry | Top 15 Finalist | Continental Queen of Asia and the Pacific |
| 2011 | Appointed | Kathleen Anne Po | | |
| 2011 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – International 2011 | Vickie Marie Milagrosa Rushton | Did not compete because of the delay in the local pageant schedule. | Did not compete because of the delay in the local pageant schedule. |
| 2012 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Intercontinental 2012 | Camille Guevarra | | |
| 2013 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Asia Pacific International 2013 (Appointed) | Andrea Koreen Medina | 3rd Runner Up | Continental Queen of Asia & Oceania |
| From 2014 to 2022 Franchise acquired by Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. |||||
| 2023 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 2022 | Iona Violeta Abrera Gibbs | Top 22 Finalist | |
| 2024 | Mutya Ng Pilipinas - Intercontinental 2024 | Alyssa Redondo | 2nd Runner Up | Miss Power of Beauty |

### World Top Model

| Year | National Title | Delegate | Hometown | International performance | International performance | Ref. |
| Year | National Title | Delegate | Hometown | Placement | Special Award(s) | Ref. |
| 2019 | Mutya Pilipinas — World Top Model 2019 | April May Short | Zamboanga City | Top 12 Finalist | | |
| 2022 | Mutya Pilipinas 2019 – 1st Runner Up | Cyrille Payumo | Pampanga | Only the winner from Italy was announced. No Runners-Up and Finalists this year. | Only the winner from Italy was announced. No Runners-Up and Finalists this year. | |
| 2023 | Mutya ng Pilipinas — World Top Model 2022 | Arianna Kyla Padrid | Northern California | 1st Runner Up | | |
| 2024 | Mutya Ng Pilipinas - World Top Model 2024 | Anne Klein Castro | Pampanga | Withdrew | | |
| 2024 | Mutya ng Pilipinas Visayas 2022 | Megan Campbell | Lapu-Lapu | 1st Runner Up | | |

### Miss Tourism International

Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism International in (2006 – 2007, 2010, 2012 – 2018, 2023 – Present) also called Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism in (1975 – 1981, 1986 – 1988, 1991), Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism Puerto Princesa in (2008), Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism Aurora and appointed representatives from (1994 – 1995, 1998 – 2005, 2009, 2011, 2019 – 2022). Previously, the titleholders were designated as Ambassadress of the Department of Tourism – Philippines.
From 1994, winners or appointed representatives were sent to the Miss Tourism International Pageant.
| Year | National Title | Delegate | Hometown | International Pageant | Placement | Other awards |
| 1975 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism 1975 | Rosario Marissa Recto | | | | |
| 1976 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism 1976 | Evangeline Evangelista | | | | |
| 1977 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism 1977 | Emma Yuhico | | | | |
| 1978 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism 1978 | Mary Yehlen Catral | | | | |
| 1979 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism 1979 | Visitacion Agbayani | | | | |
| 1980 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism 1980 | Rose Marie de Vera | | | | |
| 1981 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism 1981 | Annabelle de Guia | | | | |
| 1986 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism 1986 | Sherry Rose Byrne | | | | |
| 1987 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism 1987 | Mary Gretchen Hernandez | | | | |
| 1988 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism 1988 | Mary Jean Rosales | | | | |
| 1991 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism 1991 | Vivian Gobaton | | | | |
| 1994 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 1993 – 3rd Runner Up (Appointed) | Maria Riza Martinez | Makati City | Miss Tourism International | 4th Runner Up | |
| 1995 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 1994 – 3rd Runner Up (Appointed) | Sherilyne Reyes | Cebu City | Miss Tourism International | 3rd Runner Up | |
| 1996 | There were no international pageant held | There were no international pageant held | There were no international pageant held | There were no international pageant held | There were no international pageant held | There were no international pageant held |
| 1997 | There were no international pageant held | There were no international pageant held | There were no international pageant held | There were no international pageant held | There were no international pageant held | There were no international pageant held |
| 1998 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 1998 – 4th Runner Up (Appointed) | Mellany Gabat | Metro Manila | Miss Tourism International | 2nd Runner Up | |
| 1999 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 1999 –1st Runner Up (Appointed) | Racquel Uy | Quezon City | Miss Tourism International | 1st Runner Up | Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 1999 |
| 2000 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 2000 – 3rd Runner Up (Appointed) | Maria Esperanza Corazon Manzano | Quezon City | Miss Tourism International | Miss Tourism International 2000 | |
| 2001 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 2001 – 3rd Runner Up (Appointed) | Mary Liza Diño | Marikina City | Miss Tourism International | Unplaced | |
| 2002 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 2002 – 2nd Runner Up (Appointed) | Frances Margaret Arreza | Las Piñas City | Miss Tourism International | Top 10 | |
| 2003 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 2003 – 1st Runner Up (Appointed) | Angeline Tucio | Iriga City | Miss Tourism International | Unplaced | |
| 2004 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 2004 – 1st Runner Up | Eizza Rancesca Lim | Rizal | Miss Tourism International | Unplaced | |
| 2005 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 2005 – 2nd Runner Up (Appointed) | Arabella Hanesh | Pangasinan | Miss Tourism International | Unplaced | |
| 2006 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism International 2006 | Vera Eumee Reiter | Quezon City | Miss Tourism International | Unplaced | |
| 2007 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism International 2007 | Ana Marie Morelos | Valenzuela City | Miss Tourism Metropolitan International | 4th Runner Up | |
| 2008 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism Puerto Princesa 2008 | Jam Charish Libatog | Cebu City | Miss Tourism International | Top 15 | |
| 2009 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – International 2009 | Jane Riel Bañares | Legazpi City | | Did not compete | Did not compete |
| 2009 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – International 2008 | Jonavi Raisa Quiray | Palawan | Miss Tourism International | Unplaced | |
| 2010 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism International 2010 | Barbara dela Rosa Salvador | Pangasinan | Miss Tourism International | 3rd Runner Up | Miss Tourism Cosmopolitan International 2010 |
| 2011 | Mutya ng Pilipinas 2011 – 1st Runner Up (Appointed) | Diana Sunshine Rademann | Puerto Princesa City | Miss Tourism International | Unplaced | |
| 2012 | Mutya ng pilipinas – Tourism International 2012 | Rizzini Alexis Gomez | Mandaue City | Miss Tourism International | Miss Tourism International 2012 | |
| 2013 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism International 2013 | Angeli Dione Gomez | Cebu City | Miss Tourism International | Miss Tourism International 2013 | |
| 2014 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism International 2014 | Glennifer Perido | Cordilleras | Miss Tourism International | 2nd Runner Up | Miss Tourism Metropolitan International 2014 |
| 2015 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism International 2015 | Janela Joy Cuaton | Doha, Qatar | Miss Tourism Metropolitan International | 1st Runner Up | |
| 2016 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism International 2016 | Justin Mae San Jose | Calabarzon | Miss Tourism International | Unplaced | |
| 2017 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism International 2017 | Jannie Loudette Alipo-on | Navotas | Miss Tourism International | Miss Tourism International 2017 | |
| 2018 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism International 2018 | Julieane "Aya" Fernandez | Taguig City | Miss Tourism International | 4th Runner Up | Dream Girl of the Year International 2018 |
| 2019 | Mutya Pilipinas 2019 – 1st Runner Up > Mutya Pilipinas – Tourism International 2019 (Appointed) | Cyrille Payumo | Pampanga | Miss Tourism International | Miss Tourism International 2019 | Best in National Costume |
| 2020 | Appointed by other organization | Kathie Lee Berco | | Miss Tourism International | Unplaced | |
| 2021 | Mutya Pilipinas 2019 - Top 12 Finalist (Appointed) | Keinth Jesen Petrasanta | Laguna | Miss Tourism International | 6th Runner Up | Miss South East Asia Tourism Ambassadress 2021 |
| 2022 | Mutya Pilipinas 2019 – Top 20 Finalist (Appointed) | Maria Angelica Pantaliano | Mandaue City | Miss Tourism International | 2nd Runner Up | Miss Tourism Metropolitan International 2022 Miss Photogenic |
| 2023 | Mutya ng Pilipinas – Tourism International 2022 | Jeanette Reyes | Camarines Sur | Miss Tourism International | 2nd Runner Up | Miss Tourism Metropolitan International 2023 Miss South East Asia Tourism Ambassadress 2023 |
| 2024 | Mutya Ng Pilipinas - Tourism International 2024 | Liana Barrido | Batangas | Miss Tourism International | Miss Tourism International 2024 | |

### Miss Environment International

| Year | National Title | Delegate | Hometown | International performance | International performance | Ref. |
| Year | National Title | Delegate | Hometown | Placement | Special Award(s) | Ref. |
| 2023 | Mutya ng Pilipinas — Luzon 2022 | Shannon Robinson | Makati City | Miss Environment International 2023 | Miss Active (Miss Congeniality) 2nd Place for Miss High Fashion Model | |
| 2024 | Mutya Ng Pilipinas - Environment International 2024 | Arianna Pantaleon | Canada | | | |

### Miss Chinese World
#### 2023

| National Title | Delegate | Representing | International performance | International performance | Ref. |
| National Title | Delegate | Representing | Placement | Special award(s) | Ref. |
| Mutya ng Pilipinas 2018 – Top 12 Finalist > Mutya ng Pilipinas Chinese World 2023 (Appointed) | Anie Uson Chen | Manila | Miss Chinese World 2023 | | |
| | Berjayneth Chee | Misamis Oriental | | | |

#### 2024

| National Title | Delegate | Representing | International performance | International performance | Ref. |
| National Title | Delegate | Representing | Placement | Special award(s) | Ref. |

### Special title
#### Mutya ng Pilipinas — Overseas Communities

| Year | Delegate | Representing |
| 2006 | Christine Adela White | Canada |
| 2007 | Jacquiline Charlebois Rodriguez | San Fernando Valley, California, USA |
| 2008 | Loren Andre Burgos | California, USA |
| 2009 | Ana Maria Baladad | Texas, USA |
| 2010 | Christi Lynn McGarry | East Coast, USA |
| 2011 | Bea Rose Santiago | Canada |
| 2012 | Marbee Tiburcio | Northern California, USA |
| 2013 | Asdis Lisa Karlsdottir | Iceland |
| 2014 | Patrizia Lucia Bosco | Milan, Italy |
| 2015 | Nina Josie Robertson | Australia |
| 2016 | Michelle Thorlund | California, USA |
| 2017 | Savannah Mari Gankiewicz | Hawaii, USA |
| 2018 | Jade Skye Roberts | Australia |
| 2019 | Louise Janica An | California, USA |
| 2020 | No pageant held due to Covid-19 pandemic | No pageant held due to Covid-19 pandemic |
| 2021 | No pageant held due to Covid-19 pandemic | No pageant held due to Covid-19 pandemic |
| 2022 | Jesi Mae Cruz | California, USA |
| 2024 | Aiyen Maquiraya | Washington, USA |