List of Miss Universe Philippines localities explained

This is the list of Localities that have been Completed at the Miss Universe Philippines Pageant. (until 2024 edition)[1] [2]

Starting 2024 edition, The Candidates selection is based on the implemented Miss Universe Philippines Accredited Partners. The Accredited Partners will appoint or hold a pageant to select the Locality's Representative for the Pageant.

Entrants 2023—present

LocalitiesDebutParticipationsYears competedPlacementsLast placementNotes
Agusan del Norte20231202312023
  • Jannarie Zarzoso
    (Top 18)
Won Miss Photogenic in 2023.
Aklan202042020-202332022
  • Jona Sweett
    (Top 16)
Albay202042020-2022
2024-present
32022
  • Julia Saubier
    (Top 10)
Won Best in National Costume in 2022.
Angeles202032020-2021
2024-present
12021
  • Mirjan Hipolito
    (Top 16)
Apayao2023120230
Australia202412024-present12024
  • Kymberlee Street
    (Top 20)
Bacolod202322023-present32023
  • Jan Marie Bordon
    (Top 18)
Bacoor202322023-present12024
  • Victoria Vincent
    (Top 10)
Baguio202042020-present32024
  • Tarah Valencia
    (3rd runner-up)
Won Best in Swimsuit in 2023.
Bantayan Island202412024-present0
Batangas202032020
2023-present
0
Benguet202222022-20230Won Best in National Costume in 2023.
Bohol202042020
2022-present
32023
Bukidnon202122021
2024-present
0
Bulacan202042020
2022-present
22024 Won in 2024 and noted as the first ever Black Woman to Represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant.
Cabanatuan202412024-present0
Cagayan de Oro202122021
2024-present
0
202412024-present12024
  • Stacey Gabriel
    (1st runner-up)
Camiguin202412024-present0
Capiz202322021
2023
0Won Miss Congeniality in 2023.
Cavite202042020-2021
2023-present
32023
Cebu City202042020-202332022
  • Chantal Elise Schmidt
    (Top 10)
Won Miss Photogenic in 2020.
Won Best in Swimsuit and Evening Gown in 2021.
Cebu202052020-present52024
  • Kris Tiffany Janson
    (Top 10)
Davao City202022020
2024-present
12020
  • Alaiza Malinao
    (Top 16)
Davao Oriental20231202312023
  • Klyza Castro
    (Top 18)
Davao Region202412024-present0
Eastern Samar20231202312023
  • Airissh Ramos
    (Top 18)
Won Best in National Costume in 2023
Florida202412024-present0
Guimaras202312023
2025-present
0
Hawaii202412024-present12024
  • Bianca Tapia
    (Top 20)
Iloilo City202052020-present32024
  • Alexie Brooks
    (Top 10)
Won Best in Swimsuit in 2020.
Won Best in National Costume in 2024.
Isabela202042020-2021
2023
12023
  • Kymberlyn Acob
    (Top 18)
Kananga202412024-present0
Laguna202042020-2022
2024-present
32024
  • Alexandra Rosales
    (Top 20)
Lapu-Lapu City202222022
2023
0
Leyte202422021
2024-present
22024
  • Angel Rose Tambal
    (Top 20)
Lucban202412024-present0
Makati202042020-202322023 Won Best in Evening Gown in 2022 and 2023.
Mandaluyong202122021
2023
22023
  • Iman Franchesca Cristal
    (Top 18)
Won Best in National Costume in 2021.
Mandaue202032020-2022
2024-present
12020
  • Lou Dominique Piczon
    (Top 16)
Manila202032020-2021
2024-present
12021
  • Izabella Umali
    (Top 16)
Marinduque202032020-2021
2023
12023
  • Cristine Salcedo
    (Top 18)
Mariveles202412024-present0
Miami202412024-present0
Minglanilla202512025-present0
Naic202412024-present0
Negros Oriental202132021-20230
Northern California202412024-present12024
  • Kayla Carter
    (Top 20)
Northern Samar2023120230
Nueva Ecija202422021
2024-present
22024
  • Maica Martinez
    (Top 20)
Occidental Mindoro202322023-present0
Pagadian202412024-present0
Palawan202052020-present32024
  • Raven Doctor
    (Top 20)
Pampanga202052020-present32024
  • Cyrille Payumo
    (Top 20)
Pangasinan202042020-2022
2024-present
12021
Parañaque202032020-2021
2023
32023
  • Clare Dacanay
    (Top 18)
Won Best in Evening Gown in 2020.
Pasig202042020-2021
2023-present
22024
  • Selena Antonio-Reyes
    (Top 20)
Quezon202042020
2022-present
22024
Quezon City202032020
2023-present
12020
Quirino202422021
2024-present
0
San Pablo, Laguna202412024-present0
Siargao202122021
2024-present
0
Sorsogon202332021-202332023
  • Rein Carrascal
    (Top 18)
Southern California202412024-present0Won Best in National Costume in 2024.
Southern Leyte2023120230Won Best in National Costume in 2023.
Surigao del Norte202022020
2023
0
Sydney202412024-present0
Tacloban202422021
2024-present
22024
  • Tamara Ocier
    (Top 20)
Won Best in National Costume in 2024.
Taguig202042020-present32024
Talisay202412024-present0
Tarlac202522021
2025-present
1
Tiaong20231202312023
  • Afia Yeboah
    (Top 18)
Toledo202412024-present0
Tuguegarao202412024-present0
United Kingdom202412024-present12024
  • Cristina Chalk
    (Top 20)
Virginia202412024-present0
Zambales202322023-present22024
  • Anita Gomez
    (Top 10)

Inactive Entrants

LocalitiesDebutParticipationsLast CompletedPlacementsclass=unsortableNotes
Antique2020220210
Batanes2020220220
Biliran2020120201
Cagayan202022021Finalist (2021)
Camarines Sur202022021Finalist (2021)
Catanduanes2020120200
Davao del Norte2020320222
Davao del Sur2021220220
Davao Occidental2021120210
General Santos2020120200
Ilocos Sur2020320221Won Miss Congeniality in 2022.
Iloilo2020320222
Kalinga2020120200
La Union202022021Finalist (2021)
Las Piñas202222022Finalist (2021)
Lucena202222022Finalist (2021)
Masbate2021120211Won Photogenic in 2021.
Misamis Oriental202032020-20223
Muntinlupa202022020-20211
Nueva Vizcaya2022120221
Oriental Mindoro202022021Finalist (2021)
Pasay202032020-20221Won Miss Photogenic and Best in Swimsuit in 2022.
Rizal2020120200
Romblon202022020-20212
2022120220
2021120221
2022120220
Zamboanga del Sur2020120200

Unsuccessful attempts to participate

The list does not include withdrawals for personal reasons.

Country/Territory Reason Year
AuroraTested positive for Covid-19 prior to arriving at the event.2020
BenguetWithdrew before the Coronation Night due to dengue fever.2022
Cagayan de OroTested positive for Covid-19 prior to arriving at the event.2020
CapizWithdrew due to some issues with the province's accredited partner.2020
Davao CityTested positive for Covid-19 prior to arriving at the event.2021
MinglanillaWithdrew after the Press Presentation saying that the Candidate will focus first on her Studies and Will Complete at the Next Edition.2024
Negros OccidentalWithdrew after the Press Presentation saying that the Candidate will focus first on her Studies.2020
PangasinanWithdrew due to some Health Concerns.2023
SorsogonPulled out of the Competition to Continue her Full Recovery of the Covid-19 as she tested positive on September 27.2020
ZambalesWithdrew before Starting the Competition due to dengue fever>2021

Notes and References

  1. News: Evangelista . Jessica Ann . MUPH hopeful new rules will 'filter' most qualified Miss Universe candidates . 16 December 2023 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 22 November 2023 . en.
  2. Web site: No more screenings for 2024 Miss Universe PH pageant. Armin P.. Adina. August 16, 2023. INQUIRER.net.