Miss Universe Philippines 2024

{{Main article|Miss Universe Philippines Accredited Partners}}

On April 11, 2023, the Miss Universe Philippines Organization announced the launch of a new accredited partners program that would select delegates from the 2024 edition onwards.{{Cite web |last=Adina |first=Armin P. |date=April 12, 2023 |title=Miss Universe Philippines introduces new partnership programs |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/494709/miss-universe-philippines-introduces-new-partnership-programs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240121083150/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/494709/miss-universe-philippines-introduces-new-partnership-programs |archive-date=January 21, 2024 |access-date=January 19, 2024 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}} This allows accredited partners to organize local pageants that will send competitors to the national pageant.{{Cite web |last=Arnaldo |first=Steph |date=April 12, 2023 |title=Miss Universe PH as a 'lifestyle brand'?: What to expect from the 2023 pageant and beyond |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/miss-universe-philippines-lifestyle-brand-what-to-expect-2023-pageant-beyond/ |access-date=January 19, 2024 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=January 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119164833/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/miss-universe-philippines-lifestyle-brand-what-to-expect-2023-pageant-beyond/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Adina |first=Armin P. |date=August 16, 2023 |title=No more screenings for 2024 Miss Universe PH pageant |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/514577/no-more-screenings-for-2024-miss-universe-ph-pageant |access-date=December 28, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=January 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130215455/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/514577/no-more-screenings-for-2024-miss-universe-ph-pageant |url-status=live}} This replaced the previous system, where applicants underwent a screening process before being confirmed as a candidate for the title.{{Cite web |last=Villano |first=Alexa |date=January 30, 2020 |title=What you need to know about the Miss Universe Philippines Organization |url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/250525-members-miss-universe-philippines-organization/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=January 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127090156/https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/250525-members-miss-universe-philippines-organization/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=February 2, 2020 |title=LOOK: Miss Universe Philippines shares photo of beauty queen hopefuls during final screening |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/724494/miss-universe-philippines-shares-photo-of-beauty-queen-hopefuls-during-final-screening/story/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127130412/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/724494/miss-universe-philippines-shares-photo-of-beauty-queen-hopefuls-during-final-screening/story/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=February 19, 2020 |title=WATCH: Scenes from Miss Universe Philippines 2020 screening |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/02/19/20/watch-scenes-from-miss-universe-philippines-2020-screening |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN News |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127135940/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/02/19/20/watch-scenes-from-miss-universe-philippines-2020-screening |url-status=live}} The national director Shamcey Supsup-Lee, explained that this intended to "even the playing field" by having local organizers providing resources to participants in the pageant. It was compared to that used in Miss USA. Supsup-Lee added that it will "provide women in the provinces with an equal opportunity", noting that previously contestants based in Metro Manila had a financial advantage.{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Moises |date=November 11, 2023 |title=Shamcey Supsup-Lee believes Philippines is 'powerhouse of pageantry' |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/11/11/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/shamcey-supsup-lee-believes-philippines-is-powerhouse-of-pageantry/1919226 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231116225217/https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/11/11/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/shamcey-supsup-lee-believes-philippines-is-powerhouse-of-pageantry/1919226 |archive-date=November 16, 2023 |access-date=January 21, 2024 |website=The Manila Times |language=en}}

As the Miss Universe Organization removed the age limit from Miss Universe 2024 onwards, allowing competitors aged 29 and above to compete, while keeping the minimum age to 18.{{Cite web |date=September 14, 2023 |title=Miss Universe Philippines welcomes scrapping of age limits for contestants |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/9/14/miss-universe-philippines-welcomes-scraping-of-age-limits-for-contestants |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105134545/https://mb.com.ph/2023/9/14/miss-universe-philippines-welcomes-scraping-of-age-limits-for-contestants |archive-date=November 5, 2023 |access-date=December 28, 2023 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Abad |first=Ysa |date=September 13, 2023 |title=Miss Universe removes age limit for contestants |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/miss-universe-removes-age-limit-contestants/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119164833/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/miss-universe-removes-age-limit-contestants/ |archive-date=January 19, 2024 |access-date=January 19, 2024 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}} In light of the change, media outlets cited Jocelyn Cubales, who competed in Miss Universe Philippines – Quezon City at the age of 69, as the first senior citizen to compete in local pageants affiliated with the national pageant.{{Cite web |last=Abad |first=Ysa |date=January 11, 2024 |title=LOOK: Senior citizen among candidates in Miss Universe Philippines-Quezon City pageant |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/senior-citizen-jocelyn-cubales-among-candidates-miss-universe-philippines-quezon-city/ |access-date=January 22, 2024 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=January 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116043042/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/senior-citizen-jocelyn-cubales-among-candidates-miss-universe-philippines-quezon-city/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=Senior citizen among Miss Universe Philippines - Quezon City candidates {{!}} Philstar.com |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/01/10/2324822/senior-citizen-among-miss-universe-philippines-quezon-city-candidates |access-date=January 22, 2024 |website=www.philstar.com |archive-date=January 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126064658/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/01/10/2324822/senior-citizen-among-miss-universe-philippines-quezon-city-candidates |url-status=live}}

The edition marks the first time in which delegates representing Overseas Filipino Communities will be sent to the pageant.{{Cite web |last=Abad |first=Ysa |date=February 22, 2024 |title=IN PHOTOS: Headshots of the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 candidates |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/photos-miss-universe-philippines-2024-delegates-headshots/ |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=February 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225113536/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/photos-miss-universe-philippines-2024-delegates-headshots/ |url-status=live}} Media outlets including The Philippine Star and the Manila Standard have also noted the presence of "pageant veterans" in the edition,{{Cite web |last=Concepcion |first=Eton B. |date=February 8, 2024 |title=A clash of veterans on Miss Universe Philippines 2024 stage |url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/columns0/pageant-concept-by-eton-concepcion/314414614/a-clash-of-veterans-on-miss-universe-philippines-2024-stage.html |access-date=February 9, 2024 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US |archive-date=February 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209091649/https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/columns0/pageant-concept-by-eton-concepcion/314414614/a-clash-of-veterans-on-miss-universe-philippines-2024-stage.html |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Pagulong |first=Charmie Joy |date=February 24, 2024 |title=MUPH 2024: Fresh faces, pageant pros among 54 candidates competing for crown |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/02/24/2335632/muph-2024-fresh-faces-pageant-pros-among-54-candidates-competing-crown |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=Philstar.com |archive-date=February 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225213340/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/02/24/2335632/muph-2024-fresh-faces-pageant-pros-among-54-candidates-competing-crown |url-status=live}} citing the participation of Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon, who competed in Miss International 2018; Christi McGarry of Taguig, who competed in Miss Intercontinental 2015; Kris Tiffany Janson of Cebu, who competed in Miss Intercontinental 2014; and Cyrille Payumo of Pampanga, who was crowned as Miss Tourism International 2019.{{Cite web |last=Villanueva |first=Brooke |date=January 27, 2024 |title=Ahtisa Manalo to represent Quezon Province in Miss Universe Philippines 2024 |url=https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/214763-ahtisa-manalo-quezon-province-miss-universe-philippines-2024? |access-date=February 9, 2024 |website=Philstar Life |archive-date=January 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127111907/https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/214763-ahtisa-manalo-quezon-province-miss-universe-philippines-2024 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=February 6, 2024 |title=Christi McGarry appointed as Taguig rep for Miss Universe Philippines 2024 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/896607/isti-mcgarry-appointed-as-taguig-rep-for-miss-universe-philippines-2024/story/ |access-date=February 9, 2024 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=February 6, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206094754/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/896607/isti-mcgarry-appointed-as-taguig-rep-for-miss-universe-philippines-2024/story/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web |date=November 8, 2019 |title=PH bet Cyrille Payumo crowned Miss Tourism International 2019 |url=https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/244498-cyrille-payumo-crowned-miss-tourism-international-2019/ |access-date=February 15, 2024 |archive-date=April 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407125758/https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/244498-cyrille-payumo-crowned-miss-tourism-international-2019/ |url-status=live}}

Out of the 55 initial contestants announced, four announced their withdrawal from the competition prior to the coronation night: Natasha Jung of Kananga on February 22, 2024;{{Cite web |date=February 22, 2024 |title=Kananga's Natasha Jung withdraws from Miss Universe Philippines 2024 due to 'personal reasons' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/898303/kananga-s-natasha-jung-withdraws-from-miss-universe-philippines-2024-due-to-personal-reasons/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240222085255/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/898303/kananga-s-natasha-jung-withdraws-from-miss-universe-philippines-2024-due-to-personal-reasons/story/ |archive-date=February 22, 2024 |access-date=February 23, 2024 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}} Joanne Marie Thornley of Angeles on March 19;{{cite news |last1=Adina |first1=Armin |date=March 19, 2024 |title=Another Miss Universe Philippines 2024 delegate withdraws |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/547403/another-miss-universe-philippines-2024-delegate-withdraws |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240320112953/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/547403/another-miss-universe-philippines-2024-delegate-withdraws |archive-date=March 20, 2024 |access-date=March 20, 2024 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en}} Lorraine Ojimba of Quezon City on April 3;{{Cite news |last=Requintina |first=Robert |date=April 3, 2024 |title=QC bet withdraws from 2024 Miss Universe Philippines Competition |url=https://mb.com.ph/2024/4/3/qc-bet-withdraws-from-2024-miss-universe-philippines-competition |work=Manila Bulletin |pages=1 |access-date=April 4, 2024 |archive-date=May 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240519161000/https://mb.com.ph/2024/4/3/qc-bet-withdraws-from-2024-miss-universe-philippines-competition |url-status=live}} and Kiara Landon of the Filipino community of Washington, United States, on April 19.{{Cite web |date=April 19, 2024 |title=Miss Universe PH - Washington Kiara Landon withdraws from upcoming national pageant |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/904152/miss-universe-ph-washington-kiara-landon-withdraws-from-upcoming-national-pageant/story/ |access-date=May 19, 2024 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=April 22, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240422203216/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/904152/miss-universe-ph-washington-kiara-landon-withdraws-from-upcoming-national-pageant/story/ |url-status=live}}

Two of the four franchises with withdrawn delegates sent replacement candidates to the pageant: Kananga announced Phoebe Torita as its new delegate on February 28,{{Cite web |date=February 29, 2024 |title=After Natasha Jung's withdrawal, Kananga announces new candidate for Miss Universe Philippines 2024 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/899047/after-natasha-jung-s-withdrawal-kananga-announces-new-candidate-for-miss-universe-philippines-2024/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229101820/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/899047/after-natasha-jung-s-withdrawal-kananga-announces-new-candidate-for-miss-universe-philippines-2024/story/ |archive-date=February 29, 2024 |access-date=February 29, 2024 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}} while Quezon City announced Cam Lagmay as its new delegate on April 7. Angeles and Washington did not send new delegates, ultimately withdrawing from the competition.{{Cite web |last=Bracamonte |first=Earl D. C. |title=All is set for Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation night |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/04/03/2344976/all-set-miss-universe-philippines-2024-coronation-night |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403045511/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/04/03/2344976/all-set-miss-universe-philippines-2024-coronation-night |archive-date=April 3, 2024 |access-date=April 3, 2024 |website=Philstar.com}}

Image:Mall of Asia Aug 2015.jpg (pictured in 2015), the venue for the pageant]]

On April 2, 2024, the organization announced that the coronation night will be held on May 22, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Bay City, Pasay.{{Cite web |last=Bracamonte |first=Earl D.C. |date=April 12, 2024 |title=All is set for Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation night {{!}} Philstar.com |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/04/03/2344976/all-set-miss-universe-philippines-2024-coronation-night |access-date=April 3, 2024 |website=www.philstar.com |archive-date=April 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403045511/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/04/03/2344976/all-set-miss-universe-philippines-2024-coronation-night |url-status=live}} The sale of tickets for the event began on April 8.{{Cite web |last=Adina |first=Armin P. |date=April 3, 2024 |title=Michelle Dee to crown Miss Universe Philippines successor on May 22 |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/549744/michelle-dee-to-crown-miss-universe-philippines-successor-on-may-22 |access-date=April 3, 2024 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=April 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403070138/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/549744/michelle-dee-to-crown-miss-universe-philippines-successor-on-may-22 |url-status=live}} The pageant and its related events are being held with the theme "Love For All".{{Cite web |last=Bracamonte |first=Earl D.C. |date=February 21, 2024 |title=LIST: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 candidates |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/02/21/2334847/list-miss-universe-philippines-2024-candidates#:~:text=The%20Miss%20Universe%20Philippines%202024%20final%20show%20is%20slated%20to,Stay%20tuned! |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=March 9, 2024 |archive-date=February 22, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240222082239/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/02/21/2334847/list-miss-universe-philippines-2024-candidates#:~:text=The%20Miss%20Universe%20Philippines%202024%20final%20show%20is%20slated%20to,Stay%20tuned! |url-status=live}}{{Cite news |last=Requintina |first=Robert |date=February 9, 2024 |title=Jonas Gaffud tells Miss Universe PH candidates: Express yourselves in your preferred language |url=https://mb.com.ph/2024/2/9/jonas-gaffud-tells-miss-universe-ph-candidates-take-pride-in-our-native-language |work=Manila Bulletin}} The initial fifty-five competitors were formally introduced at a press presentation on February 18, at the Hilton Manila. This was held concurrently with the appointment ceremonies for the Miss Philippines and Mister Pilipinas Worldwide pageants.{{Cite news |last=Jusay |first=Annalyn S. |date=February 19, 2024 |title=Miss Universe Philippines 2024 presents 55 candidates |url=https://mb.com.ph/2024/2/18/miss-universe-philippines-2024-presents-55-candidates |work=Manila Bulletin |access-date=February 22, 2024 |archive-date=May 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240519161050/https://mb.com.ph/2024/2/18/miss-universe-philippines-2024-presents-55-candidates |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=February 22, 2024 |title=Filipino skincare brand tapped as Miss Universe Philippines 2024 presenter {{!}} Philstar.com |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/02/22/2335313/filipino-skincare-brand-tapped-miss-universe-philippines-2024-presenter |access-date=February 22, 2024 |website=www.philstar.com |archive-date=May 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240519161003/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/02/22/2335313/filipino-skincare-brand-tapped-miss-universe-philippines-2024-presenter |url-status=live}}

On May 13, 2024, the organization announced that four more national titles would be contested in the pageant.{{cite news |last1= |first1= |date=May 14, 2024 |title=4 more crowns are up for grabs at Miss Universe PH 2024 pageant |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/four-more-crowns-awarded-miss-universe-philippines-2024-pageant/ |access-date=May 15, 2024 |publisher=Rappler |archive-date=May 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240514094900/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/four-more-crowns-awarded-miss-universe-philippines-2024-pageant/ |url-status=live}} In a separate ceremony following the coronation night, delegates were appointed to represent the country in Miss Supranational, Miss Charm, Miss Eco International, and Miss Cosmo.{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2024 |title=Four more national titles to be appointed following Miss Universe PH coronation |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/906707/four-more-national-titles-to-be-appointed-following-miss-universe-ph-coronation/story/ |access-date=May 19, 2024 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=May 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515225700/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/906707/four-more-national-titles-to-be-appointed-following-miss-universe-ph-coronation/story/ |url-status=live}}

‡ – Challenge winners

• {{note|1|1}} Later competed at Miss Universe New Zealand 2024 and eventually won the title, gaining the right to represent New Zealand at the Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico
• {{note|1|2}} Later competed at Miss Universe Great Britain 2024 and eventually won the title, gaining the right to represent Great Britain at the Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico

Shortly after the coronation night, the top 10 delegates shortlisted from the top 20 semifinalists were given the choice to represent the country in four international beauty pageants.{{Cite web |last=Adina |first=Armin P. |date=2024-05-23 |title=The Miss Philippines crowns four more queens after Miss Universe Philippines 2024 |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/557729/the-miss-philippines-crowns-four-more-queens-after-miss-universe-philippines-2024 |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=May 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240523043629/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/557729/the-miss-philippines-crowns-four-more-queens-after-miss-universe-philippines-2024 |url-status=live }} As first runner-up, Stacey Gabriel of Cainta had the first choice, but declined any of the titles. Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon then had the first choice as second runner-up and chose to be crowned Miss Cosmo Philippines.{{cite news |last1=Adina |first1=Armin |date=11 June 2024 |title=Ahtisa Manalo confirms she chose to receive Miss Cosmo Philippines title |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/560918/ahtisa-manalo-confirms-she-chose-to-receive-miss-cosmo-philippines-title |access-date=11 June 2024 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en}}

On July 6, 2024, Kayla Jean Carter of Northern California was appointed to represent the country at the Miss Charm 2024 pageant, after Krishnah Gravidez, the original titleholder, resigned to compete in Miss World Philippines 2024.{{Cite web |last=Adina |first=Armin P. |date=2024-07-06 |title=Kayla Jean Carter is new Miss Charm Philippines 2024 |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/564870/kayla-jean-carter-is-new-miss-charm-philippines-2024 |access-date=2024-07-07 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727131657/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/564870/kayla-jean-carter-is-new-miss-charm-philippines-2024 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Krishnah Gravidez quits Miss Charm International to join Miss World Philippines {{!}} Philstar.com |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/06/05/2360523/krishnah-gravidez-quits-miss-charm-international-join-miss-world-philippines |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=www.philstar.com |archive-date=July 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240710230840/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/06/05/2360523/krishnah-gravidez-quits-miss-charm-international-join-miss-world-philippines |url-status=live }}

;Color keys

• {{Color box|gold|border=darkgray}} The contestant won in an international pageant.
• {{Color box|#FFFF66|border=darkgray}} The contestant was a finalist/runner-up in an international pageant.
• {{Color box|#FFFACD|border=darkgray}} The contestant was a semi-finalist in an international pageant.
• {{Color box|pink|border=darkgray}} The contestant did not place.

With the theme Flora and Fauna, the National Costume Competition was held on April 28, 2024, at the Sultan Kudarat Provincial Capitol Gym in Sultan Kudarat. R'Bonney Gabriel and Marco Gumabao hosted the event.{{cite news |last1= |first1= |date=April 29, 2024 |title=Miss Universe Philippines 2024 candidates in national costume |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/4/29/in-photos-miss-universe-philippines-2024-candidates-in-national-costume-953 |access-date=April 29, 2024 |publisher=ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs}}{{Cite web |last=Lim |first=Ron |title=Miss Universe Philippines national costume competition to be staged in Sultan Kudarat |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/111917/miss-universe-philippines-national-costume-competition-to-be-staged-in-sultan-kudarat/story |access-date=May 19, 2024 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en |archive-date=May 12, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512162059/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/111917/miss-universe-philippines-national-costume-competition-to-be-staged-in-sultan-kudarat/story |url-status=live}} The results of the competition were announced on April 29. Alexie Brooks of Iloilo City, Janet Hammond of Southern California, and Tamara Ocier of Tacloban, were named winners, each receiving a ₱100,000 cash prize.{{cite news |last1=Bracamonte |first1=Earl |date=April 29, 2024 |title=Miss Universe Philippines 2024 awards Top 3 National Costume winners |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/04/29/2351302/miss-universe-philippines-2024-awards-top-3-national-costume-winners |access-date=April 29, 2024 |publisher=The Philippine Star |archive-date=April 29, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240429020859/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/04/29/2351302/miss-universe-philippines-2024-awards-top-3-national-costume-winners |url-status=live}}

The contest was held following the runway challenge held on April 26 and the Inaul Fashion Show, held on April 27, which showcased the creations of 15 local designers based on the indigenous inaul cloth.{{Cite web |last=Doguiles |first=Danilo |date=April 26, 2024 |title=Sultan Kudarat partners with Miss Universe, shows off tourism destinations, 'inaul' cloth |url=https://pia.gov.ph/news/2024/04/26/sultan-kudarat-partners-with-miss-universe-shows-off-tourism-destinations-inaul-cloth |access-date=May 19, 2024 |website=Philippine Information Agency |archive-date=May 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240519161020/https://pia.gov.ph/news/2024/04/26/sultan-kudarat-partners-with-miss-universe-shows-off-tourism-destinations-inaul-cloth |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Castelo |first=Sean III |date=April 28, 2024 |title=12 Standout Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Candidates at the Inaul Fashion Show |url=https://mega-onemega.com/12-standout-miss-universe-philippines-2024-candidates-at-the-inaul-fashion-show/ |access-date=May 19, 2024 |website=MEGA |language=en-US |archive-date=May 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240519160935/https://mega-onemega.com/12-standout-miss-universe-philippines-2024-candidates-at-the-inaul-fashion-show/ |url-status=live}}

In the run-up to the competition, the fifty-three contestants competed in preliminary contests for a guaranteed spot in the semifinals. The results for each challenge were determined through online polls.{{Cite web |last=Abad |first=Ysa |date=May 8, 2024 |title=Who are the delegates topping the Miss Universe PH 2024 challenges? |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/list-delegates-miss-universe-philippines-2024-top-challenges-activities/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=May 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240519160936/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/list-delegates-miss-universe-philippines-2024-top-challenges-activities/ |url-status=live}} The swimsuit competition, the first of the preliminary contests for the pageant, was held on April 20, in Boracay at the Aqua Boracay resort. Also determined during the contest were eight "Acqua Boracay Angels" and twelve brand ambassadors for Arete Tagaytay.{{Cite web |last=Bracamonte |first=Earl D.C. |date=2024-04-22 |title=Miss Universe Philippines 2024 names swimwear preliminaries winners in Boracay {{!}} Philstar.com |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/04/22/2349603/miss-universe-philippines-2024-names-swimwear-preliminaries-winners-boracay |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=www.philstar.com |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727131706/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/04/22/2349603/miss-universe-philippines-2024-names-swimwear-preliminaries-winners-boracay |url-status=live }} The five finalists for the contest were announced on May 4.{{Cite web |last=Adina |first=Armin P. |date=April 17, 2024 |title=Miss Universe Philippines 2024 to heat up with swimsuit challenge in Boracay |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/551864/miss-universe-philippines-2024-to-heat-up-with-swimsuit-challenge-in-boracay |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=April 24, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424092252/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/551864/miss-universe-philippines-2024-to-heat-up-with-swimsuit-challenge-in-boracay |url-status=live}} The individual reels of the contestants were released on April 27, which saw the public vote for the winner on Facebook.{{Cite web |last=Adina |first=Armin P. |date=April 28, 2024 |title=Miss Universe Philippines 2024 bets release casting reels to attract votes |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/553498/miss-universe-philippines-2024-bets-release-casting-reels-to-attract-votes |access-date=May 19, 2024 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=May 12, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512041115/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/553498/miss-universe-philippines-2024-bets-release-casting-reels-to-attract-votes |url-status=live}} The third competition, the "Up Close & Personal" personality interviews, followed on May 7, with executive vice president Voltaire Tayag serving as the sole panelist.{{cite news |last1=Adina |first1=Armin |date=May 6, 2024 |title=Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant bares top 'Swimsuit Challenge' bets |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/554812/miss-universe-philippines-2024-pageant-bares-top-swimsuit-challenge-bets |access-date=May 6, 2024 |publisher= |archive-date=May 6, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240506015008/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/554812/miss-universe-philippines-2024-pageant-bares-top-swimsuit-challenge-bets |url-status=live}} On May 8, voting opened for the runway challenge, the third contest.{{Cite web |last=Adina |first=Armin P. |date=May 7, 2024 |title=Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant opens 'Runway Challenge' online voting |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/555178/miss-universe-philippines-2024-pageant-opens-runway-challenge-online-voting |access-date=May 8, 2024 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=May 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508175116/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/555178/miss-universe-philippines-2024-pageant-opens-runway-challenge-online-voting |url-status=live}}

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The results of the preliminary competition, held on May 19, 2024, at the Manila Hotel, which evaluated the 53 delegates in the swimsuit and evening gown categories and the closed-door interviews, determined the first 15 semifinalists for the edition.{{cite news |last1=Bracamonte |first1=Earl |date=May 16, 2024 |title=Miss Universe Philippines 2024 announces preliminary competition |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/05/16/2355548/miss-universe-philippines-2024-announces-preliminary-competition |access-date=May 17, 2024 |publisher=The Philippine Star |archive-date=May 17, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240517112048/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/05/16/2355548/miss-universe-philippines-2024-announces-preliminary-competition |url-status=live}}{{cite news |last1= |first1= |date=May 20, 2024 |title=Miss Universe PH delegates answer why they should be crowned winner |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/miss-universe-philippines-delegates-2024-preliminary-interviews-answer-why-they-should-be-winner/ |access-date=May 20, 2024 |publisher=Rappler |archive-date=May 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520092352/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/miss-universe-philippines-delegates-2024-preliminary-interviews-answer-why-they-should-be-winner/ |url-status=live}} The voting public determined the winners of the pre-pageant challenges which each advanced a delegate to the semifinals, creating a total of 20 semifinalists, an increase of two from the previous edition. The semifinalists competed in the swimsuit competition, where they were then narrowed down to ten. Afterward, top 10 competed in the evening gown competition, where five delegates were chosen to advance to the finals. The top five finalists then participated in the question and answer portion where Miss Universe Philippines 2024 and her runners-up were determined.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-22 |title=HIGHLIGHTS: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation night |url=https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/192203-live-updates-miss-universe-philippines-2024-coronation-night?page=4 |access-date=2024-05-25 |website=Philstar Life |archive-date=May 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240525151821/https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/192203-live-updates-miss-universe-philippines-2024-coronation-night?page=4 |url-status=live }}

The panel of judges for the pageant consisted of:{{Cite web|last=Llemit|first=Kathleen A.|date=2024-05-23|title=Bulacan's Chelsea Manalo crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024|url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/05/23/2357098/bulacans-chelsea-manalo-crowned-miss-universe-philippines-2024|access-date=|website=Philippine Star|language=en|archive-date=May 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522232149/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/05/23/2357098/bulacans-chelsea-manalo-crowned-miss-universe-philippines-2024|url-status=live}}

• Ariella Arida – Miss Universe Philippines 2013
• Archie Carrasco – chairman and CEO of AGC Power Holdings Corp.
• Camille Co – chief operating officer of Aqua Boracay
• Jason Co – chief financial officer of Miss Universe Skincare
• Beatrice Gomez – Miss Universe Philippines 2021
• Crystal Jacinto – chief executive officer of Conti's
• Joy Marcelo – vice president of Sparkle GMA Artist Center
• Stanley Ng – president and chief operating officer of Philippine Airlines
• Eusebio Tanco – chairman of DiGi Plus Interactive Corp.
• Vina Yapjuangco – chief executive officer of Kemans

In addition to the ten judges, the public voted in real-time as the eleventh judge in each stage of the coronation night.{{Cite web |last=Lim |first=Ron |title=Miss Universe Philippines announces real-time voting for the coronation night |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/112723/miss-universe-philippines-announces-real-time-voting-for-the-coronation-night/story |access-date=May 22, 2024 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en |archive-date=May 22, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522101510/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/112723/miss-universe-philippines-announces-real-time-voting-for-the-coronation-night/story |url-status=live}}

The pageant was broadcast online through the YouTube channel of EmpirePH.{{Cite web |last=Severo |first=Jan Milo |date=2024-05-16 |title=LIST: Where to watch Miss Universe Philippines 2024 finals |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2024/05/16/2355618/list-where-watch-miss-universe-philippines-2024-finals |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=Philstar.com}}{{Cite web |last=Abad |first=Ysa |date=2024-05-22 |title=Here's where you can watch Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation night |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/where-watch-miss-universe-philippines-2024-coronation-night-live-online/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727131658/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/where-watch-miss-universe-philippines-2024-coronation-night-live-online/ |url-status=live }} Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel, Alden Richards, Jeannie Mai, Gabbi Garcia, and Tim Yap presented the program.{{cite news |last1=Adina |first1=Armin |date=May 7, 2024 |title=Jeannie Mai to host Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/555243/jeannie-mai-to-host-miss-universe-philippines-2024-coronation |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508024821/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/555243/jeannie-mai-to-host-miss-universe-philippines-2024-coronation |archive-date=May 8, 2024 |access-date=May 8, 2024 |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer}} Meanwhile Lola Amour, Marina Summers, and Win Metawin performed in select segments of the event.{{Cite web |date=April 12, 2024 |title=Marina Summers to perform in Miss Universe PH 2024 coronation night |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/4/12/marina-summers-to-perform-in-miss-universe-ph-2024-coronation-night-1257 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415053537/https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/4/12/marina-summers-to-perform-in-miss-universe-ph-2024-coronation-night-1257 |archive-date=April 15, 2024 |access-date=April 12, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN News}}{{cite news |last1=Purnell |first1=Kristofer |date=May 2, 2024 |title=Alden Richards returning to host Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation night |url=https://qa.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/05/02/2352060/alden-richards-returning-host-miss-universe-philippines-2024-coronation-night |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240502110244/https://qa.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/05/02/2352060/alden-richards-returning-host-miss-universe-philippines-2024-coronation-night |archive-date=May 2, 2024 |access-date=May 2, 2024 |publisher=}}{{Cite Instagram |postid=C60oaY0SsKf |user=themissuniverseph |title=Global Celebrity and Thai Superstar WIN METAWIN performed at The Coronation of Miss Universe Philippines 2024. |date=May 11, 2024}}

The delayed telecast of the preliminary interviews and the preliminary gala night, originally set to be aired on May 20, at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00pm (PhST), respectively, on the EmpirePH YouTube channel, was subject to delays and glitches and was eventually made private.{{cite news |last1= |first1= |date=May 20, 2024 |title=Fans irked by delays, glitches in Miss Universe PH 2024 prelim interviews |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/fans-reaction-delays-gliches-miss-universe-philippines-preliminary-interviews-2024/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520080747/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/fans-reaction-delays-gliches-miss-universe-philippines-preliminary-interviews-2024/ |archive-date=May 20, 2024 |access-date=May 20, 2024 |publisher=Rappler}} Attracting backlash from netizens, the organizers released a public apology and re-uploaded the video of the telecast. The coronation night, which ran for nearly six hours, was criticized on social media for its length.{{Cite web |last=Uson |first=Melanie |date=2024-05-23 |title=TRENDING: Pageant fans react to the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 finals night through hilarious memes |url=https://philstarlife.com/geeky/555678-pageant-fans-reactions-miss-universe-philippines-2024?page=3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240525151831/https://philstarlife.com/geeky/555678-pageant-fans-reactions-miss-universe-philippines-2024?page=3 |archive-date=May 25, 2024 |access-date=2024-05-25 |website=Philstar Life}} The organization explained that the length was a result of allotting "enough time" for the "tabulations, production set-ups, and costume changes" during the event. As a result, a shortened version of the pageant was uploaded on the organization's YouTube channel.{{Cite web |date=2024-06-01 |title=Miss Universe Philippines explains why coronation night started late |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/908712/miss-universe-philippines-explains-why-coronation-night-started-late/story/ |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}

Fifty-three contestants competed for the title.{{Cite web |last=Abad |first=Ysa |date=January 28, 2024 |title=LIST: Here are the confirmed delegates for Miss Universe Philippines 2024 |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/list-confirmed-delegates-miss-universe-philippines-2024/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=January 28, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240128065430/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/list-confirmed-delegates-miss-universe-philippines-2024/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Basina |first=Carby |date=February 9, 2024 |title=Miss Universe Philippines 2024: Here are the confirmed candidates so far |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/896639/miss-universe-philippines-2024-here-are-the-confirmed-candidates-so-far/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206181440/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/896639/miss-universe-philippines-2024-here-are-the-confirmed-candidates-so-far/story/ |archive-date=February 6, 2024 |access-date=February 9, 2024 |website=GMA News |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Abad |first=Ysa |date=February 19, 2024 |title=IN PHOTOS: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 candidates |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/photos-miss-universe-philippines-2024-candidates/ |access-date=February 19, 2024 |website=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=February 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240219135442/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/photos-miss-universe-philippines-2024-candidates/ |url-status=live}}

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