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{{short description|4th Miss Universe Philippines pageant}}{{pp-sock|small=yes}}{{Use Philippine English|date=May 2023}}{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2023}}{{Beauty pageant | theme = Inspirational Filipina| photo = Michelle Dee courtesy visit to DOT (cropped).jpg| caption = Michelle Dee| Miss Universe Philippines 2023|

• Makati – Michelle Daniela Dee

| 1st runner-up |

Zambales – Christine Juliane Opiaza

| 2nd runner-up |

Pampanga – Mary Angelique Manto ‡

|Top 5|

Baguio – Krishnah Marie Gravidez

Bohol – Pauline Amelinckx ‡

Nam Woo-hyun	Jessica Sanchez>SV Squad}}	Alden Richards	Xian Lim>Zozibini Tunzi	Tim Yap>Maureen Montagne}}| date = May 13, 2023| venue = SM Mall of Asia Arena, Bay City, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines	Davao del Norte	Mandaue>Pangasinan}}| returns =| entrants = 38| placements = 18	Michelle Dee>Michelle Daniela Dee| debuts =| represented = Makati| congeniality= Shayne Glenmae Maquiran, Capiz| photogenic = Jannarie Zarzoso, Agusan del Norte| best national costume = Airissh Ramos, Eastern Samar	Miss Universe Philippines 2022>2022	Miss Universe Philippines 2024>2024	ABS-CBN|GMA Network}}}}{{External media| float = right| topic = | caption = | headerimage=| video1 = Full show of the Coronation| video2 = The Grand Coronation Night}}Miss Universe Philippines 2023 was the fourth edition of the Miss Universe Philippines competition held on May 13, 2023, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Bay City, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.WEB, 2023-03-04, Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation night set on May 13,weblink 2023-03-04, CNN Philippines, en, March 4, 2023,weblink dead, WEB, 2023-03-03, Miss Universe Philippines announces date for 2023 coronation night,weblink 2023-03-04, Rappler, en-US, March 4, 2023,weblink live, Michelle Dee of Makati was crowned by Celeste Cortesi of Pasay as her successor at the end of the event.WEB, Adina, Armin P., 2023-05-14, Michelle Dee of Makati crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2023,weblink 2023-05-13, INQUIRER.net, en, WEB, Purnell, Kristofer, LIST: Miss Universe Philippines 2023 winners, special prize awardees,weblink 2023-05-13, Philstar.com, Dee went on to represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador, where she reached the top ten.WEB, Gillett, Katy, 2023-01-15, Miss Universe 2023 to take place in El Salvador,weblink 2023-01-17, The National, en, January 17, 2023,weblink live, WEB, 2023-01-15, El Salvador to host Miss Universe 2023 pageant,weblink 2023-01-17, ABS-CBN News, en, January 17, 2023,weblink live, Contestants from thirty-eight localities competed in this edition. The pageant was hosted by Xian Lim, Alden Richards, and Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi,WEB, 2023-04-11, Zozibini Tunzi to grace Miss Universe PH 2023 as guest,weblink 2023-04-11, ABS-CBN News, WEB, 2023-04-11, Xian Lim, Alden Richards to host Miss Universe PH 2023 coronation night,weblink 2023-04-11, ABS-CBN News, en, while TV and radio host Tim Yap and The Miss Globe 2021 Maureen Montagne were the backstage hosts. South Korean singer, Nam Woo-hyun,WEB, Hicap, Jonathan, 2023-03-24, K-pop idol Nam Woo-hyun to perform at Miss Universe PH coronation night,weblink 2023-03-24, Manila Bulletin, en, Filipino-American singer Jessica Sanchez, and the SV Squad performed as musical guests. Background Selection of participants On November 7, 2022, the organization launched its search for the next candidate to represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2023. Online application was initially set until January 29, 2023.WEB, Tunac, Hermes Joy, 2022-11-07, Miss Universe Philippines opens applications for its 2023 pageant,weblink live,weblink November 7, 2022, 2022-11-07, GMA News Online, WEB, 2022-11-07, Miss Universe PH opens applications for 2023 pageant,weblink live,weblink March 6, 2023, 2023-02-15, Rappler, en-US, However, it was moved twice—first to February 5, 2023, and later to February 14, 2023.WEB, Lim, Ron, 2023-01-10, Miss Universe Philippines extends deadline for applications,weblink live,weblink February 1, 2023, 2023-02-01, GMA News Online, WEB, Lim, Ron, 2023-01-02, Miss Universe Philippines extends application deadline anew,weblink live,weblink February 2, 2023, 2023-02-02, GMA News Online, On-site application was done from February 13–17, 2023.WEB, Lim, Ron, 2023-02-13, Miss Universe Philippines opens on-site applications,weblink live,weblink February 14, 2023, 2023-02-14, GMA Entertainment, The final selection and the initial 40 contestants were subsequently named on February 18, 2023.WEB, 2023-02-18, Miss Universe Philippines 2023 announces top 40 candidates,weblink live,weblink February 18, 2023, 2023-02-18, Rappler, en-US, WEB, 2023-02-18, Pageant queens banner Miss Universe PH official candidates,weblink live,weblink February 18, 2023, 2023-02-18, ABS-CBN News, en, In September 2022, the Miss Universe organization announced changes to its rules, allowing women to join the pageant regardless of marital status, beginning in 2023.NEWS, Severo, Jan Milo, 2022-08-15, Shamcey Supsup reacts to Miss Universe reportedly allowing moms, wives to join in 2023,weblink live,weblink August 15, 2022, 2023-01-17, The Philippine Star, WEB, Konstantinides, Anneta, 2022-08-09, Miss Universe will allow married women and mothers to compete,weblink live,weblink March 10, 2023, 2023-01-17, Insider, en-US, The national pageant followed suit, opening its applications to Filipino citizens aged 18 to 27, regardless of the applicant's civil status and height.NEWS, 2022-11-07, Miss Universe Philippines officially opens to accept aspirants' applications for pageant 2023. Check age, eligibility,weblink live,weblink January 17, 2023, 2023-01-17, The Economic Times, WEB, Villanueva, Brooke, 2022-11-07, Miss Universe Philippines now accepting applications for 2023 pageant,weblink live,weblink January 17, 2023, 2023-01-17, Philstar Life, Withdrawals Out of the original 40 contestants, Miss Pangasinan, Evangeline Fuentes, withdrew from the competition due to health concerns. As a result, the organization decided to include Miss Apayao, Kristeen Mae Boccang, as a replacement for Fuentes among the official top 40 candidates.WEB, February 27, 2023, Evangeline Fuentes withdraws from Miss Universe Philippines, replaced by Kristeen Mae Boccang,weblink live,weblink February 28, 2023, 2023-02-28, GMA News Online, en, WEB, Madarang, Catalina Ricci, 2023-03-01, Pangasinan bet ends Miss Universe Philippines journey early due to health condition,weblink live,weblink March 2, 2023, 2023-03-02, Interaksyon, en-US, Dianne Mae Refugio from Davao del Norte and Breanna Marie Evans from Mandaue withdrew for undisclosed reasons.{{Citation needed|date=February 2024}} Location and date On March 3, 2023, the organization announced that the coronation would be on May 13, 2023, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Bay City, Metro Manila. The sale of tickets for the coronation night began on April 3, 2023.WEB, 2023-04-02, LOOK: Miss Universe PH unveils ticket prices for 2023 coronation night,weblink 2023-04-06, RAPPLER, en-US, missing image! - Mall of Asia Aug 2015.jpg - SM Mall of Asia Arena, the venue of the Miss Universe Philippines 2023.|250x250px New titles The Miss Universe Philippines Organization announced two new, but unnamed titles for this edition, which received polarized reactions on social media.WEB, Lim, Ron, 2023-02-07, Miss Universe Philippines teases two new crowns to be won in pageant,weblink 2023-02-19, GMA Entertainment, en, February 19, 2023,weblink live, WEB, 2023-02-19, IN PHOTOS: Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Top 40,weblink 2023-02-19, Rappler, en-US, February 19, 2023,weblink live, On February 21, 2023, Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip, the owner of the Miss Universe Organization, stated her preference for each country's delegate to be selected through a separate local pageant. This announcement led to speculation about whether it would have any impact on the plans of the local organization for the new titles.WEB, Mallorca, Hannah, 2023-02-21, Anne Jakrajutatip says she won't allow other titles in Miss Universe national pageants,weblink 2023-03-26, INQUIRER.net, en, On the coronation night, the additional titles were not used, as they were under the EmpirePH organization. The following morning, at a separate event at the Okada Manila, finalists Pauline Amelinckx and Krishnah Marie Gravidez were appointed Miss Supranational Philippines 2023 and Miss Charm Philippines 2024 respectively.WEB, 2023-05-14, Miss Universe PH names representatives to Miss Supranational, Miss Charm 2023 pageants,weblink 2023-05-14, RAPPLER, en-US, WEB, Bohol's Pauline Amelinckx wins Miss Supranational PH 2023; Baguio's Krishnah Gravidez takes Miss Charm PH 2023 title,weblink 2023-05-14, PEP.ph, en, They are to represent the country at Miss Supranational 2023, to be held at Nowy Sącz, Małopolska, Poland; and Miss Charm 2024 respectively.NEWS, May 14, 2023, Pauline Amelinckx crowned Miss Supranational PH 2023, ABS-CBN News,weblink Results Placements (File:MUPH2023 Results.svg|thumb|274x274px|Map of the participating cities and provinces and the placements of their respective delegates){| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%;"! Placements! Contestant
Due to technical difficulties in tallying the top ten semifinalists, top ten was reverted to top eighteen.}}| Agusan del Norte – Jannarie Zarzoso ‡ Bacolod – Jan Marie Bordon Bulacan – Princess Anne Marcos § Cavite – Samantha Alexandra Panlilio Cebu Province – Emmanuelle Fabienne Camcam Davao Oriental – Klyza Castro Eastern Samar – Airissh Ramos Isabela – Kimberlyn Acob Mandaluyong – Iman Franchesca Cristal Marinduque – Christine Joyce Salcedo Parañaque – Clarielle Dacanay Sorsogon – Rein Hillary Carrascal Tiaong, Quezon – Christiana Afia Yeboah

§ – Smilee Casting Fan Vote winner ‡ – Challenge winners

Appointments

In a separate ceremony after the coronation, two finalists were appointed to represent the Philippines on the following pageants:WEB, Adina, Armin P., 2023-05-14, PH bets to Miss Supranational, Miss Charm pageants crowned,weblink 2023-05-14, INQUIRER.net, en, WEB, Jusay, Annalyn, 2023-05-14, Pauline Amelinckx and Krishnah Gravidez get beauty titles,weblink 2023-05-15, Manila Bulletin, en, {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%; text-align:center"! Title! Contestant! International Placement and Awards!Ref.style="background:#FFFF66;"| Miss Supranational Philippines 2023Bohol}} – Pauline Amelinckx| 1st Runner Up – Miss Supranational 2023DATE=2023-07-15 URL=HTTPS://WWW.RAPPLER.COM/ENTERTAINMENT/PAGEANTS/PAULINE-AMELINCKX-FIRST-RUNNER-UP-MISS-SUPRANATIONAL-2023/ WEBSITE=RAPPLER ACCESS-DATE=2023-11-25, Philstar Life, | Miss Charm Philippines 2024Baguio}} – Krishnah Marie Gravidez| {{TBD}} – Miss Charm 2024|

Special awards

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Major awards {| class"wikitable sortable" style"font-size: 95%;"

! Award! Contestant| Best in Evening Gown |

• Makati – Michelle Daniela DeeWEB, Mallorca, Hannah, 2023-05-13, Miss Universe PH 2023: Pauline Amelinckx, Michelle Dee, Angelique Manto make it to Top 18,weblink 2023-05-13, INQUIRER.net, en, WEB, Requintina, Robert, May 13, 2023, Miss Universe Philippines 2023: Major special awards,weblink 2023-05-13, Manila Bulletin, en, | Best in Swimsuit|
• Baguio – Krishnah Marie Gravidez| Face of Social Media|
• Agusan del Norte – Jannarie Zarzoso| Miss Congeniality|
• Capiz – Shayne Glenmae Maquiran

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Sponsor awards {| class"wikitable sortable" style"font-size: 95%;"

! Award! Contestant| Miss Aqua Boracay|

• Makati – Michelle Daniela DeeWEB, Iglesias, Iza, 2023-05-10, Miss Universe Philippines bets dazzle in preliminary competition,weblink 2023-05-10, The Manila Times, en, WEB, Tuazon, Nikko, 2023-05-10, Bohol's Pauline Amelinckx bags ten special awards at Miss Universe Philippines 2023 prelims,weblink 2023-05-10, Philippine Entertainment Portal, en-US, | Miss Avana|
• Bohol – Pauline Amelinckx| Miss Avon
• Pampanga – Mary Angelique Manto

| Miss Cavaso| Miss Creamsilk Ultimate

• Bohol – Pauline Amelinckx

| Miss Enderun| Miss Hello Glow| Miss Jewelmer|

• Pampanga – Mary Angelique Manto| Miss Jojo Bragais
• Bohol – Pauline Amelinckx

| Miss Kemans Body| Miss Kingston International College|

• Agusan del Norte – Jannarie Zarzoso| Miss Okada|
• Pampanga – Mary Angelique Manto| Miss Origee Beauty Drink by Skin Magical|
• Bohol – Pauline Amelinckx| Miss Pond's|
• Makati – Michelle Daniela Dee| Miss Smilee Apparel
• Bohol – Pauline Amelinckx

| Miss Soen | Miss Titan Universe| Miss Zion Philippines|

• Makati – Michelle Daniela Dee

Pre-pageant activities

In the run-up to the coronation night, the thirty-eight contestants competed in various challenges to compete for a spot in the finals.WEB, Adina, Armin P., 2023-04-04, Miss Universe Philippines fan vote starts this week,weblink 2023-04-06, INQUIRER.net, en, The winners of each challenge were determined by a public vote and were announced during the coronation night, securing their place in the top 18.WEB, Madarang, Catalina Ricci S., 2023-04-05, 'Power is in your hands': How to help Miss Universe Philippines 2023 bets reach finals,weblink 2023-04-06, Interaksyon, en-US, The voting period for each challenge lasted six days, starting with the photoshoot challenge on April 3, 2023, followed by the swimsuit challenge on April 10, 2023, and concluding with the Jojo Bragais runway challenge on April 24, 2023, which was adjusted following the extension of the voting period from the previous challenge.WEB, 2023-04-04, IN PHOTOS: Miss Universe PH 2023 Top 40's photoshoot challenge,weblink 2023-04-06, RAPPLER, en-US, On May 7, the casting challenge was later held in addition to the previously announced challenges, where the winner was guaranteed a spot as a semifinalist.INSTAGRAM, themissuniverseph, Cr785gkSD1q, Who among the Miss Universe Philippines delegates perfectly embodies the values, principles, and aspirations of Smilee Apparel? VOTE for your favorite delegate now to fast-track her to the semifinals!, 7 May 2023, 7 May 2023, {| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%;"! rowspan="2" | Challenges! colspan="2" | Results! rowspan="2" | {{tooltip|Ref.|References}}! {{nowrap|Challenge Winner(s)}}! {{nowrap|Top 5 Finalists}}| Glam Challenge|

• Agusan Del Norte – Jannarie Zarzoso|
• Agusan Del Norte – Jannarie Zarzoso
• Bulacan – Princess Anne Marcos
• Eastern Samar – Airissh Ramos
• Pampanga – Mary Angelique Manto
• Quezon Province – Lesly Joy Sim

DATE=2023-04-11 URL=HTTPS://NEWS.ABS-CBN.COM/LIFE/04/11/23/FAN-FAVORITES-IN-MISS-UNIVERSE-PH-PHOTO-CHALLENGE-NAMED WEBSITE=ABS-CBN NEWS, en, | Swimsuit Challenge|

• Bohol – Pauline Amelinckx|
• Agusan Del Norte – Jannarie Zarzoso
• Bohol – Pauline Amelinckx
• Bulacan – Princess Anne Marcos
• Capiz – Shayne Glenmae Maquiran
• Pampanga – Mary Angelique Manto

DATE=2023-04-25 URL=HTTPS://WWW.PHILSTAR.COM/LIFESTYLE/FASHION-AND-BEAUTY/2023/04/25/2261548/FRONTRUNNERS-DARK-HORSES-MAKE-IT-MISS-UNIVERSE-PHILIPPINES-2023-SWIMSUIT-CHALLENGE-TOP-5 WEBSITE=PHILSTAR.COM, | Runway Challenge|

• Pampanga – Mary Angelique Manto|
• Agusan Del Norte – Jannarie Zarzoso
• Bohol – Pauline Amelinckx
• Bulacan – Princess Anne Marcos
• Makati – Michelle Daniela Dee
• Pampanga – Mary Angelique Manto

TITLE=WALK AND WIN! 👠 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF THE JOJO BRAGAIS RUNWAY CHALLENGE BASED ON FAN VOTES!ACCESSDATE=5 MAY 2023,

National Costume competition

The national costume competition was held at the Leyte Normal University in Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines on May 4, 2023. The theme of this edition's national costume competition was "ani" (harvest), which pays homage to the rich history and traditions of Filipino farming communities. The event was hosted by Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados and actor Marco Gumabao.INSTAGRAM, themissuniverseph, CruLettS-4u, Get ready to witness the unparalleled creativity and artistry of the Filipino people! 🇵🇭✨ Join us as we celebrate Filipino culture and pay tribute to Philippine Agriculture in the National Costume Competition! ... Watch it LIVE exclusively on the Empire PH YouTube channel on May 4, 2023 at 7pm., 3 May 2023, At the end of the event, the top three for the Tingog ng Filipina and the Best in National Costume awards were revealed.{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%;"! Awards! colspan="2" |Winners! {{Abbr|Ref(s)|References}}Best in National Costume| Winner |

• Eastern Samar – Airissh Ramos

PUNZALAN >FIRST=JUSTINE TITLE=EASTERN SAMAR WINS NATIONAL COSTUME AT MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES 2023 ACCESS-DATE=2023-05-05, Philstar Life, | Second Place|

• Benguet – Joemay-an Leo | Third Place|
• Southern Leyte – Kimberly EscartinTingog ng Filipina|Luzon|
• Baguio – Krishnah Marie Gravidez

IGLESIAS >FIRST=IZA TITLE=EASTERN SAMAR BET BEST IN NATL COSTUME AT MISS UNIVERSE PH ACCESS-DATE=2023-05-04 LANGUAGE=EN, | Visayas|

• Eastern Samar – Airrish Ramos| Mindanao|
• Agusan del Norte – Jannarie Zarzoso

Pageant

Format

Following an extended 30-minute commercial break following the announcement of the top ten, host Xian Lim announced that the previously announced results would be reverted due to technical difficulties from the pageant's tabulation system.WEB, 2023-05-14, IN PHOTOS: Highlights of the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation night,weblink 2023-05-14, RAPPLER, en-US, WEB, Miss Universe Philippines 2023 scraps previously announced Top 10 due to 'technical difficulties',weblink 2023-05-14, GMA News Online, May 13, 2023, en, As a result, the entire top 18 competed in the evening gown competition, as well for as a spot in the top five.WEB, Bracamonte, Earl D. C., Miss Universe Philippines 2023 explains glitches, Pampanga in Top 5,weblink 2023-05-14, Philstar.com, The sudden announcement drew comment from social media, due to a lack of transparency on the pageant's selection mechanics.WEB, Mallorca, Hannah, 2023-05-14, Miss Universe Philippines 2023 draws flak after 'technical issues' mar Top 10,weblink 2023-05-14, INQUIRER.net, en,

Selection committee

The judges for both the preliminary competition and the finale determined the results alongside a public vote. This year's judges included:

• Lyn Lee – Managing Director of Smilee ApparelWEB, Siazon, Rachelle, Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Top 18 candidates,weblink PEP.ph, 14 May 2023,
• Tonee Charmagne Co Hang – CFO of Aqua Boracay
• Ana Garces – Head of Marketing at Avon Philippines
• Annette Gozon-Valdes – GMA Network SVP and GMA Films President and CEO
• Sam Verzosa – Congressman
• Yedda Marie Romualdez – Congresswoman, Binibining Pilipinas International 1996
• R'Bonney Gabriel – Miss Universe 2022 from the United States
• Margarita Moran – Miss Universe 1973 from the Philippines
• Lloyd Lee – Executive Director of Net Asia Industries Incorporated
• Nelda Eufemio – Dentist
• Dyan Castillejo – ABS-CBN Sports Correspondent
• Marrion Brandellick De Guzman – Chief Marketing Officer of Jewelmer

Contestants

The following 38 contestants, representing their respective cities or provinces, are competing for the title:{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%;"!City/Province ! Contestant! Age{{efn|Ages at the time of the pageant.}}|Agusan del Norte|Aklan|Apayao |Bacolod|Bacoor|Baguio|Batangas|Benguet|Bohol|Bulacan|Capiz|Cavite|Cebu CityCebu>Cebu Province|Davao Oriental|Eastern Samar|Guimaras|Iloilo CityIsabela (province)>IsabelaLapu-Lapu City>Lapu-Lapu|Makati|Mandaluyong|Marinduque|Negros Oriental|Northern Samar|Occidental Mindoro|Palawan|Pampanga|Parañaque|Pasig|Quezon CityQuezon>Quezon Province|Sorsogon|Southern Leyte|Surigao del Norte|Taguig|Tiaong|Zambales

Notes

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References

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External links

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{{Miss Universe Philippines}}