The Miss Universe Philippines organization has officially announced the schedule of events and activities for Miss Universe Philippines 2021 during the homecoming event that was hosted a few hours ago for the phenomenal Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo.
The Miss Universe Philippines 2021 screening format was also announced at the event. It is a fresh dynamic approach responsive to today’s needs. The organization decided on this format to allow greater participation from all over this Philippines. By doing virtual screenings at the beginning, the delegates do not have to be in Manila and incur lots of unnecessary travel expenses.
Through online voting through the Miss Universe Philippines application and the judges, contestants will be narrowed to a Top 75 and then a Top 50. These Top 50 delegates will then go to Manila for a live Interview Challenge with the Miss Universe Philippines board of judges. Ultimately, a Top 30 will be chosen and announced.
The schedule for events and activities for this year’s pageant is as follows –
16th to 18th July – Virtual interviews of all applicants
19th July – Announcement of Top 100 candidates
19th July to 28th August – Series of virtual challenges
28th August – Announcement of Top 50 candidates
30th August – Top 50 face-to-face interviews and announcement of Top 30 finalists
4th September – Start of Miss Universe Philippines official activities
25th September – Grand Coronation Night
National Director, Shamcey Supsup Lee, announced the theme for the 2021 edition at the event. She said, “I am very happy to announce that this year’s theme for the MUPh 2021 Pageant, our theme will be, ‘Inspire You’. A Miss Universe Philippines is a phenomenal woman because she has the ability to inspire others. This year, the three pillars are Roots, Transformations and Charity.”
“Inspired by your Roots. The Miss Universe Philippines Associated Partners Program ensures that as many cities and provinces throughout our country are well represented. Inspiring Transformations. With the world-renowned experience of the key members of the Miss Universe Philippines board in bringing out the best in a Filipina, the goal is for them to find their unique best self that should also move other people to seek their best selves. Lastly, inspiring charity. It doesn’t matter whether it is big or small. Doing something good that can be sustainable should also inspire other people to do the same,” she added.
The winner of this year’s national pageant will succeed Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo to represent Philippines at the upcoming Miss Universe 2021 pageant.