# Mutya ng Pilipinas 2001

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2001 was the 33rd edition of Mutya ng Pilipinas. It was held at the now closed NBC Tent in Taguig, Metro Manila on June 9, 2001.
At the end of the event, Josephine Canonizado crowned Darlene Carbungco as Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific 2001. Including her crowned are the new court of winners: Michelle Ann Peñez was named First Runner-Up, Mimilannie Lisondra was named Second Runner-Up, Liza Diño was named Third Runner-Up, and Janice Gay Alop was named Fourth Runner-Up.

## Results
### Placements
#### Color keys

* The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant.
* The contestant was not able to compete in an International pageant.
* The contestant did not place.
| Placement | Contestant | International placement |
| Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific 2001 | Mutya #25 – Darlene Carbungco | 4th runner-up – Miss Asia Pacific 2001 |
| 1st runner-up | Mutya #1 – Michelle Ann Peñez (Later became Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism Universe 2001) | 1st runner-up – Miss Tourism Universe 2001 |
| 2nd runner-up | Mutya #7 – Mimilannie Lisondra (Later became Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism Queen of the Year International 2001) | Unable to fulfill her competition |
| 3rd runner-up | Mutya #18 – Mary Liza Diño (Later became Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International 2001) | Unplaced – Miss Tourism International 2001 |
| 4th runner-up | Mutya #21 – Janice Gay Alop |
| Top 10 | Mutya #2 – Nuriza Garcia Abeja Jr. Mutya #4 – Sandra A. Rebancos Mutya #5 – Athena Claveria Mutya #13 – Mary Jane Isip Mutya #20 – Anna Liza Bernal |

### Special awards

| Award | Contestant |
| Miss Photogenic | Mutya #8 - Hazel Gamilla |
| Miss Friendship | Mutya #12 - Girlie Gesta |
| Miss Talent | Mutya #9 - Jackie Garcia |
| Best in Swimsuit | Mutya #25 - Darlene Carbungco |
| Best in Long Gown | Mutya #11 - Alta Redor |
| Miss Avon | Mutya #25 - Darlene Carbungco |
| Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin | Mutya #5 - Athena Claveria |
| Miss Cremesilk Beautiful Hair | Mutya #18 - Liza Diño |
| Miss Close-Up Smile | Mutya #1 - Michelle Ann Peñez |
| Miss Lux Super Rich Star of the Night | Mutya #25 - Darlene Carbungco |

## Contestants

Twenty-five contestants competed for the title.
| No. | Contestant | Age | Hometown |
| 1 | Michelle Ann Peñez | 19 | California |
| 2 | Nuriza Garcia Abeja Jr. | 23 | Quezon City |
| 3 | Rosemarie Cepida | 19 | Iloilo City |
| 4 | Sandra A. Rebancos | 22 | Kalinga |
| 5 | Athena Claveria | 23 | Quezon City |
| 6 | Aireen Enquito | 22 | Mandaluyong |
| 7 | Mimilannie Lisondra | 20 | Bacolod |
| 8 | Hazel Gamilla | 18 | Santa Rosa |
| 9 | Jackie Garcia | 19 | Cebu City |
| 10 | Juneth Nitro | 20 | Santa Cruz |
| 11 | Alta Redor | 20 | Pasig |
| 12 | Girlie Gesta | 19 | Davao City |
| 13 | Mary Jane Isip | 18 | Manila |
| 14 | Evangeline Abadam | 23 | Olongapo |
| 15 | Maria Celine Carpeña | 19 | Taguig |
| 16 | Gemma Grace Auxterio | 19 | Tagum |
| 17 | Joan Vasquez | 24 | Parañaque |
| 18 | Mary Liza Bautista Diño | 19 | Marikina |
| 19 | Carla Paz Miller | 24 | Davao City |
| 20 | Anna Liza Bernal | 20 | Lipa |
| 21 | Janice Gay Alop | 23 | Olongapo |
| 22 | Abigail Abalos | 18 | London |
| 23 | Cathrina Magbanua | 21 | Muntinlupa |
| 24 | Chopen Albances | 20 | Cavite City |
| 25 | Darlene Zimmer Carbungco | 20 | Angeles |