Miss Universe Philippines 2022, the 3rd edition of the Miss Universe Philippines, will be held on 30th April 2022at the Mall of Asia Arena in Bay City, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. Beatrice Luigi Gomez of Cebu City will crown her successor at the end of the event finale.

Representing Aklan, Jona Sweett is 25-years-old, stands 170 cm tall and has her degree in Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management at Garcia College of Technology. The diva is currently an interior design enthusiast but still aspires to represent the Philippines at international stage.

Not new to pageantry, she represented Iloilo city at Miss Earth Philippines 2015 where she was adjudged as Miss Philippines Eco Tourism 2015. Prior to winning Miss Philippines Eco Tourism 2015, she had participated in regional pageants and won various awards including first runner-up at Miss Garcia 2014, Miss Founders’ Day 2014, third runner-up at Miss Silka, and first runner-up Mutya ng Pilipinas -Aklan 2014. The diva was also among the Top 10 finalists of Miss World Philippines 2017.

She describes herself as passionate, optimistic, outgoing, and approachable had aspired to become an international flight attendant and her advocacy during Miss Earth Philippines 2015 was about mangrove planting “to prevent storm surges and limit typhoon damages”.

Jona likes to travel with her close friends and family and is always keen on learning new things as she believes that it helps in understanding not only the culture of the place but oneself better. The diva believes in spreading kindness, love, and empathy and through her social media platform she urges everyone to do the same.

She comes across as a potential delegate to represent Philippines at the stage because she is experienced, steady, self-assured, and positive about herself and her performance. The diva can emerge as one of the strongest contenders for the title.