Reina Filipinas opens applications for inaugural pageant, sets coronation for August 7

Reina Filipinas has officially opened applications for its inaugural competition, with its first-ever coronation night scheduled for August 7.

The pageant, led by its president Jojo Bragais and national director Emma Tiglao, will crown representatives under the Miss Grand International Philippines and Miss Grand International All Stars Philippines titles.

Eligibility requirements

For the Miss Grand International Philippines title, applicants must:

• Be a Filipino citizen
• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Hold a valid Philippine passport
• Be female
• Be at least 5'4" (163 cm) tall

Meanwhile, candidates for the two Miss Grand International All Stars Philippines crowns must:

• Be a Filipino citizen
• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Hold a valid Philippine passport
• Be a cisgender or transgender woman
• Be at least 5'4" (163 cm) tall
• Have previously competed in an international beauty pageant
• Have not won a major international pageant crown

Bragais promises transparency

Bragais told GMA News Online that the organization is still exploring its judging format but assured aspiring candidates and pageant fans that the process will be transparent.

“Pagdating dito, there's actually lots of options pagdating sa judging. Pero one thing is for sure, we're going to be transparent pagdating sa judging. I think mas OK na we have a set of judges to help us identify the winner. So kung ano man ang sistema, may log scoring man or system-based man siya, maga-update kami,” he said.

Bragais also vowed to do his best to find worthy representatives for international competitions.

“My promise siguro is that I will do my best. ‘Di ba, to deliver the best queen, to find the best queen that will represent the Philippines in the international show and of course, to do better in terms of lahat ng bagay,” he said.

Reina Filipinas was launched on Wednesday evening.

The event was graced by Miss Grand International president Nawat Itsaragrisil, Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza, and MGI All Stars 2026 Vanessa Pulgarin, alongside Top 5 finalist Gazini Ganados. —JCB, GMA News