Miss Republic of the Philippines

Miss Republic of the Philippines or Miss RP is a beauty pageant in the Philippines currently held biennially (every two years).

History Miss Republic of the Philippines was first staged in 1969 under Ferdie Villar of Spotlight Promotions. The winner was chosen as the official delegate of the Philippines to the Miss World pageant.

The Runners-up of Miss Republic of the Philippines were awarded as Miss Luzon (1st Runner-up), Miss Visayas (2nd Runner-up), Miss Mindanao (3rd Runner-up) and Miss Manila (4th Runner-up).

Miss RP representation for Miss World lasted until 1976, when the Miss World franchise was transferred to Mutya ng Pilipinas, Miss Republic of the Philippines 1976 Josephine Conde crowned Peachy Veneracion in 1977 the first Mutya ng Pilipinas – World, to distinguish it from the other winner of Mutya ng Pilipinas who competes in the Miss Asia Quest.

Titleholders The winners were awarded as Miss Republic of the Philippines of the succeeding calendar year, as the pageant is held almost at the end of the year, however they compete in the Miss World of the year they actually won the local title.

1970 to 1977 - Miss Republic of the Philippines (selection for Miss World 1969 to 1976)

Year Runners-Up 1970 Feliza Teresa Miro Elizabeth Lee Magbanua Jacquiline Tanquintic Elizabeth Sales Nenita Guilatco 1971 Minerva Manalo Cagatao Belen Mumar Marietta Pons Eleanor Almario Vivian Roque 1972 Onelia Ison Jose Elizabeth Freeman Oropeza Dollie Alonzo Victoria Lozano Maribel Diaz 1973 Evangeline Rosales Reyes Ofelia Solevilla Rebecca de Leon Mercedes Natividad Christine Mascarenas 1974 Evangeline Pascual Rosemarie Peña Marissa Corpuz Andrada Gloria Cuenca Eileen Dimalanta 1975 Agnes Benisano Rustia Cynthia Ballesteros Eleanor Villalon Solita Santos Cristina Cuevas 1976 Suzanne Talam Gonzales Annabelle Aquino Bayle Elizabeth Bautista Susan de Acosta Ruby Cabauatan 1977 Josephine Salazar Conde Caroline Villaverde Maria Blesilda Badilla Jennifer Mendoza Maripaz Medel

2015 to Present - The revival of Miss Republic of the Philippines in 2015 and the inaugural of Mr. Republic of the Philippines in 2017 (scholarship-based pageant)

After a long hiatus, Miss Republic of the Philippines was revived in 2015 and re-branded with a new vision and trust by Successful Entrepreneur, Finance Software Architect and one of Philippines’ Best Dressed Women, Miss Lynette Padolina.

Cash prize and scholarship grant for a four-year college course or post-graduate studies, were given to the winners. Aside from the top title of Miss Republic of the Philippines, three equal ranking runners-up title of Miss RP-Luzon, Miss RP-Visayas and Miss RP-Mindanao were also awarded in 2015 alongside another title of Miss RP International intended for the Overseas Filipino Delegates of the pageant. In 2018, a Mr Republic of the Philippines was added with three respective runners-up.

Year Runners-Up 2015 - 2016 Fermira Dianne Tumangan Ramos Joselle Mariano Sheila Marie Reyes Kristie Rose Cequeña Beatrice Valente (Milan, Italy) 2017 - 2018 Cindy Marriah Dumol Thamara Alexandria Pacursa Patricia Mae Baratilla Chariss Jedidiah Gusay Excelsa De Jesus (New York, USA) 2019 - 2020 Pageant cancelled

Year Runners-Up 2017 - 2018 Dennis Malones John Carlo Morales Jay Lester Abrenica Jedryk Costes 2019 - 2020 Pageant cancelled

Miss World Representatives from 1966 to 1976 Prior to Mutya ng Pilipinas – World, the Philippines' delegates to Miss World from 1966 to 1968 were selected by various pageant organizers. From 1969 to 1976, delegates were determined by winning at the Miss Republic of the Philippines pageant.

Year Delegate Hometown Competition performance organizers Ref. Placement 1966 Vivienne Lee Austria (Emraida Kelly Kiram) Unplaced Chosen by the College Editors Guild of the Philippines - holds also the 1966 Intercollegiate Girl title 1967 Margarita Favis Gomez Unplaced Chosen by the organizing agency for the 1967 Top Ten Fashion Models of the Philippines 1968 Arene Cecilia Anas Amabuyok Beauty World Ltd (franchise holder) 1969 Feliza Teresa Miro Unplaced Miss Republic of the Philippines 1970 Minerva Manalo Cagatao Top 15 Miss Republic of the Philippines 1971 Onelia Ison Jose Unplaced Best National Costume Miss Republic of the Philippines 1972 Evangeline Rosales Reyes Top 15 Miss Republic of the Philippines 1973 Evangeline Pascual Orani 1st Runner-Up Miss Republic of the Philippines 1974 Agnes Benisano Rustia Unplaced Miss Republic of the Philippines 1975 Suzanne Talam Gonzales Unplaced Miss Republic of the Philippines 1976 Josephine Salazar Conde Attended the pageant but withdrew before the finals as a protest Miss Republic of the Philippines

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