# Mutya ng Pilipinas 2016

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2016 was the 48th Mutya ng Pilipinas pageant, held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, on July 30, 2016.
At the end of the event, Leren Mae Bautista crowned Ganiel Krishnan as Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International 2016. Including her crowned are the new court of winners: Justin Mae San Jose was crowned as Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International 2016, and Michelle Thorlund was crowned as Mutya ng Pilipinas Overseas Communities 2016. Lynette Bradford was named First Runner-Up, while Ashley Nicole Singh was named Second Runner-Up.

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

* The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant.
* The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.
* The contestant did not place.
| Placement | Contestant | International placement |
| Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International 2016 | Mutya #28 – Ganiel Akrisha Krishnan | 2nd Runner-Up – Miss Asia Pacific International 2016 |
| Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International 2016 | Mutya #26 – Justin Mae San Jose | Unplaced – Miss Tourism International 2016 |
| Mutya ng Pilipinas Overseas Communities 2016 | Mutya #10 – Michelle Thorlund |
| 1st Runner-Up | Mutya #1 – Lynette Bradford |
| 2nd Runner-Up | Mutya #30 – Ashley Nicole Singh | Top 10 – Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2016 |
| Top 10 | Mutya #2 – Joanna Rose Tolledo Mutya #4 – Jannie Loudette Alipo-on Mutya #12 – Marielle Cartagena Mutya #13 – Mayu Murakami Mutya #21 – Dianne Irish Joy Lacayanga |

## Special Awards
### Major Awards

| Results | Contestant | Ref. |
| People's Choice Award | Mutya #7 Davao City - Thalia Coronico | [2] [3] |
| Best in Terno | Mutya #30 Nueva Ecija - Ashley Nicole Singh | [2] [3] |
| Best in Evening Gown | Mutya #26 Calabarzon - Justin Mae San Jose | [2] [3] |
| Miss Photogenic by Lito Sy | Mutya #4 Navotas - Jannie Loudette Alipo-on | [2] [3] |
| Best in Talent | Mutya #28 Manila - Ganiel Krishnan | [2] [3] |
| Best in Swimsuit | Mutya #26 Calabarzon - Justin Mae San Jose | [2] [3] |
| Darling of the Press | Mutya #28 Manila - Ganiel Krishnan |
| Best in Long Gown | Mutya #26 Calabarzon - Justin Mae San Jose |

### Sponsor Awards

| Results | Contestant |
| Mutya ng Skyjet Airlines | Mutya #26 Calabarzon - Justin Mae San Jose |
| Mutya ng Rain or Shine | Mutya #28 Manila - Ganiel Krishnan |
| Mutya ng Sheridan | Mutya #28 Manila - Ganiel Krishnan |
| Mutya ng Hannah's Beach Resort | Mutya #22 Batangas - Rianne Charlotte Kalaw |
| Mutya ng Mags | Mutya #28 Manila - Ganiel Krishnan |
| Mutya ng Cynas | Mutya #4 Navotas - Jannie Loudette Alipo-on |
| Miss Viva Discovery | Mutya #30 Nueva Ecija - Ashley Nicole Singh |
| Mutya ng Resorts World Manila | Mutya #4 Navotas - Jannie Loudette Alipo-on |
| Mutya ng Hotel 101 | Mutya #28 Manila - Ganiel Krishnan |
| Mutya ng Camera Club of the Philippines | Mutya #28 Manila - Ganiel Krishnan |
| Mutya ng Inglot | Mutya #28 Manila - Ganiel Krishnan |

## Contestants

30 contestants competed for the three titles:
| No. | Contestant | Age | Hometown |
| 1 | Lynette Bradford | 19 | Melbourne |
| 2 | Joanna Rose Tolledo | 22 | Caloocan |
| 3 | Cassandra Costales McDonald | 20 | Australia |
| 4 | Jannie Loudette Alipo-on | 24 | Navotas |
| 5 | Marah Muñoz | 23 | Parañaque |
| 6 | Jessica Jane Morales | 21 | Pasig |
| 7 | Thalia Joyce Coronico | 19 | Davao City |
| 8 | Rose Ann de Jesus | 21 | Concepcion |
| 9 | Joanna Marie Rabe | 21 | Zambales |
| 10 | Michelle Thorlund | 19 | California |
| 11 | Rhancoise Marie Mayangitan | 20 | Pampanga |
| 12 | Marielle Cartagena | 20 | Cebu City |
| 13 | Mayu Murakami | 22 | Japan |
| 14 | Rdelyn de Leon | 24 | Aurora |
| 15 | Ann Lauren Ose | 19 | Scandinavia |
| 16 | Maeryhnella Umayam | 19 | United Kingdom |
| 17 | Petche Ann Vale | 20 | Bohol |
| 18 | Angela Yagaya | 19 | Western Visayas |
| 19 | Neliza Bautista | 19 | Northern Mindanao |
| 20 | Jurice Encarnacion | 20 | Canada |
| 21 | Dianne Irish Joy Lacayanga | 18 | Paniqui |
| 22 | Rianne Charlotte Kalaw | 18 | Batangas |
| 23 | Kristen Karla de la Cruz | 19 | Zamboanga City |
| 24 | Ace Dianne Morales | 23 | Bataan |
| 25 | Mary Therese Erna Gomez | 24 | Tarlac |
| 26 | Justin Mae San Jose | 19 | Calabarzon |
| 27 | Marie Joyce Marfori | 19 | Mabalacat |
| 28 | Ganiel Akrisha Krishnan | 21 | Manila |
| 29 | Renelyn Deguit | 18 | Negros Island |
| 30 | Ashley Nicole Singh | 21 | Central Luzon |