Miss World Philippines
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Miss World Philippines is a national beauty pageant in the Philippines
that sends representative for the London-based Miss World Pageant. The Miss World Philippines titleholder will become the Ambassadress of Goodwill to all nations the moment she steps onto the stage of the World Pageant. She will be a shining example of the heart and soul of Filipino womanhood.
Inspired by the slogan of Miss World Limited - "Beauty with a Purpose", Miss World Philippines is adopting the theme "Beauty in Giving". And this is why, the winner and her court will put her beauty to good use by caring for the marginalized women and children of the Philippines through various charities, namely, Tuloy Streetchildren Village and the PGH Medical Foundation.
CQGlobal Quest Inc., will manage the Miss World Philippines Pageant and through its activities, earmark funds for the betterment of the lives of countless streetchildren as well as the medical care of thousands of charity patients in the Indigent Wing of the Philippine General Hospital.
The first titleholder for Miss World Philippines 2011
is Gwendoline Ruais from Muntinlupa City
who was crowned at the Philippine International Convention Center
in Manila
on September 18, 2011. She is 21 years old, stands 5 feet, 11 inches tall with a vital statistics of 36-26-36. She successfully represented the Philippines
in Miss World 2011
at the Earls Court Two
, in London
, England
last November 6, 2011 and finished Miss World 2011 1st Princess / 1st Runner-Up (Vice-Miss).
was awarded by Julia Morley, Chair and CEO of Miss World Limited, to Cory Quirino
, a Filipino tri-media personality. Quirino now currently serves as the exclusive licensee and national director for the Philippines.
Morley, who personally awarded the franchise to Cory Quirino
in Manila, clarified that she has no intention to offend Stella Araneta
, head of the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc.
(BPCI) in the decision to hold an individual Miss World
contest. She reiterated that her primary reason to separate is to focus more on their vision to raise funds for their beneficiaries and they can do this if they hold a separate contest. The pageant was officially launched on March 23, 2011 at the SMDC Showroom at the SM Mall of Asia
.
Legend:
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
that sends representative for the London-based Miss World Pageant. The Miss World Philippines titleholder will become the Ambassadress of Goodwill to all nations the moment she steps onto the stage of the World Pageant. She will be a shining example of the heart and soul of Filipino womanhood.
Inspired by the slogan of Miss World Limited - "Beauty with a Purpose", Miss World Philippines is adopting the theme "Beauty in Giving". And this is why, the winner and her court will put her beauty to good use by caring for the marginalized women and children of the Philippines through various charities, namely, Tuloy Streetchildren Village and the PGH Medical Foundation.
CQGlobal Quest Inc., will manage the Miss World Philippines Pageant and through its activities, earmark funds for the betterment of the lives of countless streetchildren as well as the medical care of thousands of charity patients in the Indigent Wing of the Philippine General Hospital.
The first titleholder for Miss World Philippines 2011
Miss World Philippines 2011
Miss World Philippines 2011, the first edition of Miss World Philippines, whose francise is currently owned by CQGlobal Quest Inc. The pagaent was produced and aired by GMA Network from the Philippine International Convention Center...
is Gwendoline Ruais from Muntinlupa City
Muntinlupa City
The City of Muntinlupa is the southernmost city in Philippine National Capital Region. It is bordered on the north by Taguig City; to the northwest by Parañaque City; by Las Piñas City to the west; to the southwest by the city of Bacoor, Cavite; by the city of San Pedro, Laguna; and by Laguna de...
who was crowned at the Philippine International Convention Center
Philippine International Convention Center
The Philippine International Convention Center is a convention center located in the Cultural Center of the Philippines complex in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines...
in Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
on September 18, 2011. She is 21 years old, stands 5 feet, 11 inches tall with a vital statistics of 36-26-36. She successfully represented the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
in Miss World 2011
Miss World 2011
Miss World 2011, the 61st edition of the Miss World pageant took place at the Earls Court Two on November 6, 2011 in London. As part of the events, the contestants also traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland between October 23 and October 27.. Alexandria Mills of the United States crowned her successor...
at the Earls Court Two
Earls Court Exhibition Centre
The Earls Court Exhibition Centre is an exhibition centre, conference and event venue located in west London, United Kingdom in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea . It is the largest exhibition venue in central London. It is served by two underground stations, Earl's Court and West...
, in London
London
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, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
last November 6, 2011 and finished Miss World 2011 1st Princess / 1st Runner-Up (Vice-Miss).
History
The pageant was conceived on January 25, 2011 when the franchise that was previously held by Binibining PilipinasBinibining Pilipinas
Binibining Pilipinas is the organization responsible for sponsoring the annual national beauty pageant which selects representatives of the Philippines to Miss Universe and Miss International, among others.-History:...
was awarded by Julia Morley, Chair and CEO of Miss World Limited, to Cory Quirino
Cory Quirino
Socorro Alicia "Cory" Quirino Rastrollo, born August 11, 1953, is a Filipina author, and television and radio host. Additionally, she is the exclusive licensee and national director of Miss World Philippines, a national pageant that searches for Philippines' representative to the Miss World...
, a Filipino tri-media personality. Quirino now currently serves as the exclusive licensee and national director for the Philippines.
Morley, who personally awarded the franchise to Cory Quirino
Cory Quirino
Socorro Alicia "Cory" Quirino Rastrollo, born August 11, 1953, is a Filipina author, and television and radio host. Additionally, she is the exclusive licensee and national director of Miss World Philippines, a national pageant that searches for Philippines' representative to the Miss World...
in Manila, clarified that she has no intention to offend Stella Araneta
Stella Araneta
Stella Márquez Zawadski-Araneta is a former Colombian beauty queen who was crowned the first Miss International in history and became the pageant director and organizer of Binibining Pilipinas since 1964.-Miss International:...
, head of the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc.
Binibining Pilipinas
Binibining Pilipinas is the organization responsible for sponsoring the annual national beauty pageant which selects representatives of the Philippines to Miss Universe and Miss International, among others.-History:...
(BPCI) in the decision to hold an individual Miss World
Miss World
The Miss World pageant is the oldest surviving major international beauty pageant. It was created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951...
contest. She reiterated that her primary reason to separate is to focus more on their vision to raise funds for their beneficiaries and they can do this if they hold a separate contest. The pageant was officially launched on March 23, 2011 at the SMDC Showroom at the SM Mall of Asia
SM Mall of Asia
SM Mall of Asia is a shopping mall owned and developed by SM Prime Holdings, the largest mall developer and owner in the Philippines. SM Mall of Asia is the 2nd largest mall in the Philippines after SM City North EDSA, 3rd largest shopping mall in Asia and the 4th largest shopping mall in the world...
.
Miss World Philippines
Miss World Philippines Titlehoders| Year | Winner | Hometown | Nationality | Placement | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Miss World 2011 Miss World 2011, the 61st edition of the Miss World pageant took place at the Earls Court Two on November 6, 2011 in London. As part of the events, the contestants also traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland between October 23 and October 27.. Alexandria Mills of the United States crowned her successor... |
Gwendoline Ruais | Muntinlupa, Metro Manila Metro Manila Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines... |
 |
1st Runner-Up Asia & Oceania Continental Queen |
5th Beauty With A Purpose 3rd Top Model 17th Beach Beauty |
Legend
- Miss World
- 1st Runner-Up
- 2nd Runner-Up