Miss Grand Philippines is a female national beauty pageant in the Philippines, launched in 2014 by John Dela Vega,[1][2] who was also the founder of the "House of JDV", one of the country's most recognized pageant training camps.[3] The winner of the contest represents the country at its parent international platform, Miss Grand International.[1][2] Since 2026, in cooperation with the Reina Filipinas, the winners of the pageant are assigned to participate in the Miss Grand International and MGI All Stars.
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| Established | 16 August 2014 |
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| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Members | Miss Grand International MGI All Stars |
Official language | |
National Director | Emma Tiglao (2026 – Present) |
President and CEO | Jojo Bragais |
Executive Partner | Nawat Itsaragrisil |
Current titleholder | Emma Tiglao Pampanga |
Parent organization | Reina Filipinas (2026 – Present) |
In 2016, the competition license was transferred to Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc..[4] Under its supervision, from 2016 to 2022, majority of Filipino representatives at the Miss Grand International pageant were directly determined through the Binibining Pilipinas contest,[4] except for the 2020 season, wherein the runner-up of the previous edition was appointed to participate.[5] The Miss Grand Philippines pageant, on the other hand, returned as a separate platform in 2023 when the franchise was passed to the ALV Pageant Circle under the leadership of talent manager and businessman Mr. Arnold L. Vegafria.[6][7][8]
Since the inception of the Miss Grand International pageant in 2013, the Philippines has secured its first win after Christine Juliane Opiaza assumed the title of Miss Grand International 2024 following the resignation of Rachel Gupta of India. The first runner-up positions were obtained twice, by Nicole Cordoves in 2016 and Samantha Bernardo in 2020.[9][10]
The following year, Opiaza crowned Emma Mary Tiglao as her successor as Miss Grand International 2025, making it the first-ever back-to-back titles in the history of Miss Grand International.
Background
editHistory
editBefore the 2020s, the Philippines had only one Miss Grand national standalone pageant, which took place in 2014 under the direction of John Dela Vega, who served as the national licensee from 2013 to 2015. The remaining representatives were either chosen on the Binibining Pilipinas stage or appointed,[4] such as Parul Shah, who was elected Binibining Pilipinas Tourism in the Binibining Pilipinas 2014 pageant, but was later assigned to represent the country at the Miss Grand International 2015 pageant instead; as well as Samantha Bernardo, who was appointed Miss Grand Philippines 2020 after obtaining the second runner-up position at the Binibining Pilipinas 2019 pageant.[5]
The standalone Miss Grand Philippines competition was retrieved in 2023 after the Miss World Philippines organizer, chaired by Arnold Vegafria of ALV Pageant Circle, took over the franchise from Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. in late 2022.[6][7][8] The pageant was later discontinued in 2026, when the franchise to send the Philippine representative to Miss Grand International was transferred to Jojo Bragais, with Emma Tiglao appointed as national director. A new national platform, Reina Filipinas, was subsequently established to select one representative for Miss Grand International 2026 and two delegates for MGI All Stars 2nd Edition.[11][12][13]
Titles
edit| Membership | Year | Number of wins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Grand International | 2023 — 2025 | 2 (2024, 2025) | |
| Reina Hispanoamericana | 2023, 2025 | 0 | |
| Miss Asia Pacific International | 2025 | 0 | |
| Face of Beauty International | 2025 | 1 (2025) | |
| Miss Tourism International | 2026 | 0 | |
| Miss Interglobal | 2026 | 0 | |
| Miss Teen International | 2024 | 0 | |
| Miss Eco Teen International | 2023 | 0 | |
Editions
editThe following list is the edition detail of the Miss Grand Philippines contest.
| Edition | Date | Final Venue | Entrants | Competition Result | Ref. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Grand Philippines | 1st Runner-Up | 2nd Runner-Up | |||||
| 1st | August 16, 2014 | GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center, Quezon City, Metro Manila | 19 | Kimberly Karlsson Oriental Mindoro |
Rosevemme Marie Fajardo Surigao del Sur |
Mary Theresa Erna Gomez Tarlac |
[2] |
| 2nd | July 13, 2023 | SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Metro Manila | 30 | Nikki de Moura Cagayan de Oro |
Shanon Tampon Caloocan |
Charie Manalo Sergio Antique |
[14] |
| 3rd | September 28, 2024 | Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay, Metro Manila | 20 | Christine Juliane Opiaza Zambales |
Jubilee Therese Acosta Manila |
Alexandra Mae Rosales Laguna |
[15] |
| 4th | August 24, 2025 | SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Metro Manila | 29 | Emma Mary Tiglao Pampanga |
Margarette Briton Bicol Region |
Beatriz Angela Ocampo Rizal |
[16] |
Titleholders
edit| Year | Represented | Miss Grand Philippines | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Oriental Mindoro | Kimberly Karlsson | |
| 2013, 2015 – 2022: Supplemental title under Binibining Pilipinas | |||
| 2023 | Cagayan De Oro | Nikki de Moura | |
| 2024 | Castillejos | Christine Juliane Opiaza | |
| 2025 | Pampanga | Emma Mary Tiglao | |
| 2026 – Present: Principal title under Reina Filipinas | |||
International placements
editColor keys
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5 qualification
- : Ended as one of the Finalists
- : Ended as one of the Semi-finalists
- ^α Resigned from the title after finishing the international contest in Venezuela. Bb. Pilipinas 2019 1st Runner-up, Maria Andrea Abesamis was later promoted to take over the title but did not go internationally to compete.[4]
- ^β Initially finished as one of the top 20 finalists, she has since been promoted to the 5th Runner-up (Top 10) after Miss Grand Mauritius resigned from the title.[23]
- ^γ Assumed the title of Miss Grand International 2024 after Rachel Gupta of India resigned from the title.
| Year | Delegate | Represented | Placement | Special Award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Michelle Arceo | Quezon City | 2nd Runner-Up | — | |
| 2026 | Francesca Beatriz McLelland | Aklan | Top 13 | — |
Miss Interglobal
edit| Year | Delegate | Represented | Placement | Special Award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Margarette Briton | Bicol Region | TBA | TBA |
| Year | Delegate | Represented | Placement | Special Award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Michelle Arceo | Taguig | TBA | TBA |
| Year | Delegate | Represented | Placement | Special Award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Anita Rose Gomez | Zambales | 1st Runner-Up | 13 Special Awards
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| Year | Delegate | Represented | Placement | Special Award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nikki Buenafe Cheveh | Quezon City | Face of Beauty International 2025 |
2 Special Awards
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Miss Teen International
edit| Year | Delegate | Represented | Placement | Special Award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Anna Margaret Mercado | Aglipay | Top 16 | 1 Special Award
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Miss Eco Teen International
edit| Year | Delegate | Represented | Placement | Special Award(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Francine Fatima Reyes | Tarlac | Top 11 | — |
Gallery
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Miss Grand Philippines 2025
Emma Tiglao
Miss Grand Philippines 2024
Christine Opiaza
Miss Grand Philippines 2022
Roberta Tamondong
Miss Grand Philippines 2021
Samantha Panlilio
Miss Grand Philippines 2016
Nicole Cordoves
Miss Grand Philippines 2015
Parul Shah
Miss Grand Philippines 2014
Kimberly Karlsson
References
edit- 1 2 "Emar Suites Sponsors Miss Grand Philippines 2014". The Philippine Star. 22 August 2014. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022 – via PressReader.
- 1 2 3 4 "Kimberly Karlsson crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2014". The Times of India. 18 August 2014. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- 1 2 Joee Guilas (16 January 2021). "Beauty queen maker John De La Vega dies at 40". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Vee De Serra (31 October 2022). "The End of an Era: Miss Grand International Under the Binibining Pilipinas". Village Pipol Magazine. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- 1 2 Earl D.C. Bracamonte (23 May 2021). "Samantha Bernardo on being always the runner-up: 'It's probably my destiny'". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on 24 May 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
- 1 2 Joee Guilas (11 September 2022). "Thrillmaker: A pageant Q&A session with Arnold Vegafria". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- 1 2 Vee De Serra (19 November 2022). "Arnold Vegafria to launch the new Miss Grand Philippines pageant". Village Pipol Magazine. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
- 1 2 Nikko Tuazon (15 November 2022). "Arnold Vegafria keeps fingers crossed for Miss Grand International franchise". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
- 1 2 "Miss World PH congratulates Roberta Tamondong on Bb. Pilipinas Grand International win". ABS-CBN. 5 August 2022. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- 1 2 "Binibining Pilipinas withdraws from Miss Grand International franchise". Rappler. 7 November 2022. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ↑ Carby Rose Basina (10 June 2026). "Reina Filipinas pageant unveiled under Jojo Bragais". GMA Network. Archived from the original on 11 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ↑ Arniel C. Serato (11 June 2026). "Emma Tiglao on why whe was wearing Gazini Ganados' gown". www.pep.ph (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on 11 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ↑ Kiko Escuadro (10 June 2026). "Designer Jojo Bragais enters crowded pageant scene with launch of Reina Filipinas". radar.ph. Archived from the original on 11 June 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ↑ Bracamonte, Earl D. C. (14 July 2023). "Filipino-Brazilian wins Miss Grand Philippines 2023; Herlene Budol is Miss Tourism World Philippines". Philippine Star. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ↑ Josiah Antonio (30 September 2024). "Zambales' CJ Opiaza to represent PH in Miss Grand International 2024". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on 29 September 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ↑ Juno Reyes (25 August 2025). "Pampanga's Emma Mary Tiglao is Miss Grand Philippines 2025". Rappler. Archived from the original on 2025-08-24. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- 1 2 Ann Manhit (8 November 2022). "Binibining Pilipinas lets go of Miss Grand International franchise". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022.
- ↑ "PH bet Parul Shah wins Best National Costume at Miss Grand International 2015". Rappler. 25 October 2015. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ↑ "Philippines' Parul Shah takes 3rd runner-up in Miss Grand International 2015". The Philippine Star. 25 October 2015. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
- 1 2 3 Rom Lim (7 November 2022). "Binibining Pilipinas organization withdraws from Miss Grand International". GMA Network. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ↑ Frances Karmel S. Bravo (3 November 2023). "Who is Nikki de Moura, Miss Grand Philippines 2023". www.pep.ph. Archived from the original on 30 September 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ↑ Josiah Antonio (25 October 2024). "India wins Miss Grand International 2024; PH bet CJ Opiaza is 1st runner-up". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on 25 October 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ↑ Ly Nguyễn (30 October 2022). "Miss Grand 2022 công bố Á hậu 5". Zingnews.vn (in Vietnamese). Archived from the original on 30 October 2022. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
External links
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