Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines

Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines (MPOP) is a national beauty pageant in the Philippines that celebrates Filipino culture, empowers women, and promotes tourism. Established in 2024, the pageant serves as a platform for Filipina women to showcase their beauty, intelligence, and advocacy for social, environmental, and cultural issues. The name of the pageant draws inspiration from the historic moniker for the Philippines—"Pearl of the Orient."^[1]

Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines was officially launched in 2024 with the vision of providing a platform for Filipina women to represent the values and culture of the Filipino people through pageantry and charity initiatives. It gained attention for its regional representation and inclusivity, aiming to highlight the diversity of the archipelago.

All segments, scripts, and even pageant programs are in Tagalog (with some Taglish), emphasizing native language and culture

In 2024 Contestants highlight local traditions—from regional costumes to activities like “Sikaran” (a Rizal-based martial art)—to celebrate the diversity of the archipelago

The mission of Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines is to empower young Filipino women through leadership and community service. The pageant will facilitate a platform for Filipinos to better understand and appreciate the Philippine culture, traditions and values through a National Pageant. As candidates and winners of the pageant, they will work to affect positive change through volunteering, fundraising and advocacy. During their reign, the winners will be given the tools to personally and professionally enrich others by dedicating themselves to raising awareness and much needed funds for philanthropic endeavors.

The vision of Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines is to embody the legacy of the Filipinos with emphasis on preserving the beautiful culture, heritage and values of the country and to work diligently to leave a positive impact to the community.

The objective of Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines is to promote culture, traditions and values of the Philippines. The Pageant campaigns to help those who are in need especially the children with educational, medical and other basic needs. The pageant also aims to promote the Filipino women with emphasis on intelligence, heart to serve, societal awareness and self-confidence.

Candidates are selected through local pageants held across various provinces and cities. The winners represent their localities at the national pageant. The competition typically includes:

• Preliminary interviews
• Swimsuit, National Costume and Evening gown segments
• Cultural and advocacy presentations
• Final Q&A and coronation

The Grand Coronation Night of Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines 2024 take place on July 27, 2024, at Tanghalang Pasigueño in Pasig City.

The following is a list of national titleholders:

The following are the placements of Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines titleholders in international pageants.

Titleholders and runners-up engage in environmental, educational, and health advocacy programs in collaboration with local government units and NGOs. The organization supports tourism through cultural and charitable initiatives.

Miss Pearl of the Orient Philippines (MPOP) thru Oriental Beauty Philippines Charities Inc. (OBPCI) proudly launches "Project ISLA: Feeding Hearts, Fueling Dreams" — a heartfelt charity initiative dedicated to reaching out to children in island communities across the country. Through school supply donations, a sustainable feeding program, and active participation in the annual Brigada Eskwela, they aim to nourish both minds and hearts, paving the way for brighter futures.

I.S.L.A stands for:

I – Inspire Provide tools that inspire learning and creativity. Every pencil, notebook, or backpack is a chance to spark a student's imagination and motivation.

S – Support Offer support to students and families in need. School supplies remove barriers to learning and show that their community cares.

L – Learn Empower children to learn with confidence. Your gift helps build the foundation for lifelong education and growth.

A – Achieve Help students achieve their dreams. With the right resources, they can aim higher and succeed academically and personally.

With Project ISLA - Together, let's empower dreams—one island, one child at a time.

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