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Once a Mutya, Forever a Queen: 50 Years of Mutya ng Pilipinas

Posted by Norman on April 23, 2020
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This blog entry will read like a throwback within a throwback. Just like Binibining Pilipinas, Mutya ng Pilipinas has already reached its Golden Anniversary last 2018 – fairly more recent but still full of pride and glory. For a national pageant to successfully make it through five decades is an achievement that stood the test of time. And its long list of titleholders and international winners gave their share to the country’s performance record in other beauty competitions – prime of which were Miss Asia Quest-turned- Miss Asia Pacific Quest-turned-Miss Asia Pacific International, Miss Tourism International and during selected periods – Miss World, Miss Intercontinental, Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International, Miss Tourism Metropolitan International, Queen of Clubs International and Best Model of the World.

Can you still remember the less popular, but equally beautiful theme song of Mutya ng Pilipinas? Click below so you can listen to it while looking back at fifty (50) glorious years of the second-oldest national pageant in the country.

Some of its pageant-victorious pageant alumni include:

Miss Asia Quest 1982 Carines Zaragoza
Miss Asia Quest 1983 Gloria “Bong” Dimayacyac
Miss Asia Pacific Quest 1989 Lorna Legaspi
Miss Asia Pacific Quest 1993 Michelle Aldana
Miss Asia Pacific International 2018 Sharifa Akeel
Miss Tourism International 2000 Esperanza Manzano
Miss Tourism International 2012 Rizzini Gomez
Miss Tourism International 2013 Angeli Dione Gomez
Miss Tourism International 2017 Jannie Alipoon
Miss Tourism International 2019 Cyrille Payumo
Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 1999 Racquel Uy
Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2015 Leren Mae Bautista
Miss Tourism Metropolitan International 2014 Glennifer Perido
Queen of the Year 1996 Sherylle Santarin
Miss Tourism Cosmopolitan International 2010 Barbara Salvador
with notable placements in Miss World and Miss Intercontinental courtesy of Sarah Jane Areza, Sherry Rose Byrne and Koreen Medina.

Below is a video made especially for Mutya Gold which featured stories of some of its past titleholders and how being a Mutya made them forever Queens.

And just to complete the throwback, allow me to share the grand opening number and crowning moments of the 50th Mutya ng Pilipinas held at the Mall of Asia Arena last September, 2018. This was a monumental effort spearheaded by then President Hemilyn Escudero-Tamayo (right photo with Joy Arguil and I) who pulled out all the stops to make the production her farewell legacy for the pageant institution.

Mary Justine Teng: Ready as she’ll ever be

Posted by Norman on September 14, 2018
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Mary Justine Teng of Muntinlupa City is riding on the wave of positivity in her bid to do well in the 50th Mutya ng Pilipinas. After winning the Darling of the Press award during the Press Presentation, she went on to be named as one of the Sol Y Viento Ambassadors before turning in a good presentation that was awarded 2nd Runner-Up in the Best in Terno Competition held at Ascott BGC. She also did one better for Designer Sony Boy Mindo who was chosen as one of the Top 5 Designers with her modern traditional garb made out of indigenous materials.

Mutya ng Pilipinas President Hemilyn Escudero-Tamayo awarding Justine during the Best in Terno Competition

I was able to catch Justine right after the awarding of the Best in Terno Competition winners last Tuesday night. She was in high spirits and wants to carry the momentum all the way to Sunday’s Finals.

Watch my quick interview with her now.

Reminiscings: Once a Mutya, Forever a Queen

Posted by Norman on September 14, 2018
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The video production above made by Gelbert Aplal for Rodgil Flores Production is the commemorative special for the 50th Mutya ng Pilipinas which also cooncided with the launch of the coffee table book “Mutya” that happened during the Homecoming of previous titleholders last Wednesday night at the Ascott BGC.

Below are some photos from the said event where past Queens united/reunited for an evening of glam, reminiscing and sisterhood bonding. The current batch of candidates also took part in the momentous occasion.

A toast to 50 Glorious Years of Mutya ng Pilipinas!

#MutyaGold #Mutya50th #MutyaNgPilipinas2018

The 50th Mutya ng Pilipinas and a visit to Sol Y Viento Mountain Resort in Laguna

Posted by Norman on September 8, 2018
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By now, the heat of competition in the 50th Mutya ng Pilipinas is nearing its peak. Early next week, the important Preliminary Competitions will be underway before the much-awaited finals on September 16 at the MOA Arena.

For now, watch the video above to see the 50 lovely girls enjoying a fun day at Sol Y Viento Mountain Resort in Laguna where the Talent Competition and OBB shoot was held. The production was headed by Rodin Gilbert B. Flores and Gelbert Aplal with the cooperation of Sol Y Viento and the assistance of Khoi Totengco, Jan Kevin Geli and Adney Vital. The video was produced by Kier Bulseco, Christian S Aral, Rustin del Rosario and Andrew Cabras.

Below are some photos of the ladies inside the resort.

Marseilaise Perkins of East Coast Canada

Jade Roberts of Australia

Hulda Margret Sigurdardottir of Iceland

Richelle Pailden of General Santos City

The 50th Mutya ng Pilipinas Press Presentation

Posted by Norman on September 3, 2018
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Darlings of the Press

Inside the combined function rooms of Ascott Makati all the way to the poolside area, the 50th Mutya ng Pilipinas Press Presentation was held in front of a record number of guests from across all segments of media. The fifty (50) candidates jockeyed up for positions in front of everyone and took to the spotlight to show who will shine better than the rest. Pageant President Hemilyn Escudero-Tamayo was overfilled with joy given the high turnout of attendance that she even announced the upcoming release the commemorative book that will detail the history of Mutya ng Pilipinas from 1968 to the present.

During the voting for Darling of the Press (left photo), Candidate #48 Mary Justine Teng of Muntinlupa City garnered the highest number of support, followed by #23 Agatha Romero of Manila and #21 Nina Ancheta of Los Angeles.

Other standouts who were given long exposures during the open mic session are #24 Pauline Amelinckx of Bohol, #19 Sharifa Akeel of Sultan Kudarat, #46 Aya Fernandez of Taguig and #47 Mariafe Loayon of Cebu.

Here are the individual photos of the candidates as photographed by Joy Arguil.

The 50th Mutya ng Pilipinas | Manila Screening

Posted by Norman on July 11, 2018
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#LastChance to be one of the fifty (50) Official Candidates in the 50th Mutya Ng Pilipinas so you can join the others who already made it via the regional/provincial qualifiers, previous screenings and the eliminations from Overseas Filipino Communities.

This coming Sunday, July 15, the Manila Screening will be held at the Filipinas Function Room of Ascott Makati from 2pm-6pm.

Check out the requirements above and see if you are ready and qualified to take part in the biggest and brightest edition ever of one of our favorite national beauty pageants.

According to Mutya ng Pilipinas President Hemilyn Escudero-Tamayo, four (4) titles will be handed out on September 16 – Grand Coronation Night – at the Mall of Asia Arena:

Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia-Pacific International 2018 – to compete as host delegate of Miss Asia-Pacific International 2018 in the Philippines immediately a day after she is crowned;

Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International 2018 – to compete in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for Miss Tourism International 2018/2019 this coming December where our very own Jannie Alipoon is the reigning titleholder;

Mutya ng Pilipinas Global Beauty Queen 2018 – who will travel to Incheon, Korea from October 10-28 for Miss Global Beauty Queen 2018 and;

Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism Queen of the Year International 2018 – to compete in a still unannounced host Asian City for Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2018 by early December.

#Mutya50th #MutyaGold

50th Mutya ng Pilipinas: The (All-Important) Manila Screening

Posted by Norman on June 16, 2018
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It’s our golden year!

O ikaw.. o ikaw na nga..

Ikaw na ba ang hinahanap na Mutya?

Narito na ang “Manila Screening” para sa Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2018 – ang iyong pagkakataon upang maipakita ang angkin mong ganda, talino at halina!

Maging bahagi ng ginintuang taon. Sa ika-15 ng Hulyo, taong kasalukuyan, pumunta sa Ascott Makati simula alas-dos ng hapon. Humarap nang buong ningning sa mga hurado at patunayan na ikaw ay karapat-dapat na maging isa sa mga opisyal na kandidata.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Natural Born Female; High School Graduate. At least 18 but not more than 24 years old; with a minimum height of 5’5”;
• Must be least a high school graduate
• Must possess beauty of face and figure, has an outstanding personality, smart and witty;
• Must be single and never been married;
• Must have never been pregnant;
• Must be of Filipino ancestry, with at least one (1) grandparent in the direct paternal or maternal line possessing Filipino citizenship

PAGEANT REQUIREMENTS:

• One Colored Passport size photo, one colored head shot and one Colored Full Body shot in swimsuit
• Photocopy of Birth Certificate
• Photocopy of High School Diploma, if available
• Overseas participants must submit proof of Filipino ancestry in the form of a certified true copy of the Birth Certificate of either the Filipino grandparents or parents.

Please visit our website, http://www.mutyapilipinas.com or our facebook page facebook.com/mutyangpilipinaspageant and watch out for our screening and regional competitions in your are!

Baka ikaw na nga ang natatanging Mutya!

#mutyangpilipinas
#mutya50th
#mutyangpilipinas50th
#roadto50th
#goldenyear
#mutyangpilipinasgold
#mnpi50th

Do you have what it takes to be part of the 50th Mutya ng Pilipinas?

Posted by Norman on May 30, 2018
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Are you the best fit of a candidate on the #RoadTo50th?

Ikaw na nga ba ang hinahanap na Mutya?

So you will be fully aware of The 50th Mutya Ng Pilipinas qualifications:

• Natural Born Female; High School Graduate. At least 18 but not more than 24 years old; with a minimum height of 5’5”;
• Must be least a high school graduate
• Must possess beauty of face and figure, has an outstanding personality, smart and witty;
• Must be single and never been married;
• Must have never been pregnant;
• Must be of Filipino ancestry, with at least one (1) grandparent in the direct paternal or maternal line possessing Filipino citizenship

Important Pageant Requirements:

• One Colored Passport size photo, one colored head shot and one Colored Full Body shot in swimsuit
• Photocopy of Birth Certificate
• Photocopy of High School Diploma, if available
• Overseas participants must submit proof of Filipino ancestry in the form of a certified true copy of the Birth Certificate of either the Filipino grandparents or parents.

Please visit our website, http://www.mutyapilipinas.com or our facebook page facebook.com/mutyangpilipinaspageant and watch out for our screening and regional competitions in your are!

Baka ikaw na nga ang natatanging Mutya!

It must be YOU – the special Filipina they are looking for!

#mutyangpilipinas
#mutya50th
#mutyangpilipinas50th
#roadto50th
#goldenyear
#mutyangpilipinasgold

Special Shoutout to the beautiful Mutyas of Central Visayas and Southern Mindanao, the team of Mutya Ng Pilipinas will be there this coming weekend for the regional search.

June 2, Saturday in Cebu at the 38 Park Avenue Showroom in India St., IT Park Cebu; 2:00pm-6:00pm

June 3, Sunday in Davao City at Aposento Davao in Matina IT Park; 2:00pm-6:00pm.

Looking for the 50th Mutya ng Pilipinas

Posted by Norman on May 23, 2018
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By now, the call for entries is intensive. It’s the 50th edition of Mutya ng Pilipinas and the organizers – headed by its President Hemilyn Escudero-Tamayo – are reaching out nationwide and to the Filipino Communities abroad to assemble its biggest number of Official Candidates ever – fifty (50). And so far, the list is growing by the day. I have seen some of the early contenders. All I can say is that this is definitely going to be the best batch ever in its long years of existence.

Make history and join the 50th Mutya Ng Piipinas -Bigger, Better, Bolder as we crown the next Queen on September 16, 2018.

Visit http://www.mutyapilipinas.com to download the form and join.
Email the accomplished forms at secretariat@mutyangpilipinas.org

Sneak Peek: Mutya ng Pilipinas on its 50th Year

Posted by Norman on April 9, 2018
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On this, the 50th Anniversary Year of Mutya ng Pilipinas, the 2018 edition of the well-loved competition – with its ever-hardworking President Hemilyn Escudero-Tamayo at the helm – promises to be the biggest one yet – with more beauties to conquer the national pageant stage, more excitement in all the pre-pageant activities and a grandiose production that will surpass all previous stagings combined. As the video above says, it will take more than beauty and brains to win the crown/s this year because the organizers will be looking for a new breed of Queens to bring pride and honor to the country.

Watch out for more about Mutya ng Pilipinas 2018 soon!