MANILA, Philippines –
The Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) 2020 grand coronation is set on October 25 at the Baguio Country Club in Baguio City. The winner will represent the country in the 69th Miss Universe pageant.
For the first time ever, everyone can watch the preliminary interview, national costume, swimsuit and evening gown, and two-hour finale by subscribing to the Ring Light series on empire.ph.
UPDATE: LIST OF WINNERS: Miss Universe Philippines 2020
For the first time ever, everyone can watch the preliminary interview, national costume, swimsuit and evening gown, and two-hour finale by subscribing to the Ring Light series on empire.ph.
UPDATE: LIST OF WINNERS: Miss Universe Philippines 2020
Organizers said there will be no live audience during the production of the first edition of the Miss Universe Philippines competition due to COVID-19 pandemic.
The preliminary interview episode will premiere on Ring Light on October 21, followed by the national costume, swimsuit and evening gown episode on October 23, and the grand finale on October 25 at 10:30 am PH time. The finale will also be aired on GMA-7 at 9 am with a replay telecast on the same night at 10:30 pm.
The Miss Universe Philippines Organization, including the candidates, the production team, and the pageant officers, "will strictly and consistently coordinate with the appropriate national agencies and the local government of Baguio City throughout the entire production of the finale episode."
On-site inspection prior to filming will be done to ensure adequate and well-ventilated space for social distancing, sanitary facilities in all entrances and exits, and an isolation area for those who show symptoms of COVID-19.
MUP also said they will conduct rigorous screening and testing for all members of the production team before the start of filming. And in accordance with protocols set by the Department of Health (DOH), the organization will ensure that all participants are tested and that strict guidelines for travel will be followed. Members of the production team will wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times, and production will be limited to a maximum of 15 people to 50 people -- including the candidates -- on set when filming.
How to Watch Miss Universe Philippines: The Ring Light Series
The Preliminary Interview, National Costume, Swimsuit & Evening Gown, and the Grand Finale will be available to livestream worldwide by subscribing to www.empire.ph for a one-time fee of PHP 299 for audiences in the Philippines and USD 6 for audiences abroad.
The preliminary interview episode will premiere on Ring Light on October 21, followed by the national costume, swimsuit and evening gown episode on October 23, and the grand finale on October 25 at 10:30 am PH time. The finale will also be aired on GMA-7 at 9 am with a replay telecast on the same night at 10:30 pm.
The Miss Universe Philippines Organization, including the candidates, the production team, and the pageant officers, "will strictly and consistently coordinate with the appropriate national agencies and the local government of Baguio City throughout the entire production of the finale episode."
On-site inspection prior to filming will be done to ensure adequate and well-ventilated space for social distancing, sanitary facilities in all entrances and exits, and an isolation area for those who show symptoms of COVID-19.
MUP also said they will conduct rigorous screening and testing for all members of the production team before the start of filming. And in accordance with protocols set by the Department of Health (DOH), the organization will ensure that all participants are tested and that strict guidelines for travel will be followed. Members of the production team will wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times, and production will be limited to a maximum of 15 people to 50 people -- including the candidates -- on set when filming.
How to Watch Miss Universe Philippines: The Ring Light Series
The Preliminary Interview, National Costume, Swimsuit & Evening Gown, and the Grand Finale will be available to livestream worldwide by subscribing to www.empire.ph for a one-time fee of PHP 299 for audiences in the Philippines and USD 6 for audiences abroad.
Note: Miss Universe Philippines 2020 coronation day is also available on KTX.ph.
A portion of your subscription also goes to a cause that's important to you. Subscribers can choose one of three official partner beneficiaries of Miss Universe Philippines, namely: WWF-Philippines, AHA! Learning Center, the Philippine COVID Archive, and the Philippine Fashion Coalition.
The coronation night was initially scheduled for May 3, 2020. However, due to the pandemic, it has been moved at least twice; first to June 14, 2020 and later to October 25.
More than 40 contestants have been appointed and/or selected by their respective localities to represent and compete for the title.
Gazini Ganados of Talisay, Cebu will crown her successor at the end of the event.
The Miss Universe Philippines 2020 will be hosted by KC Montero (Finals) and Benjamin Alves (Preliminaries).
— The Summit Express
A portion of your subscription also goes to a cause that's important to you. Subscribers can choose one of three official partner beneficiaries of Miss Universe Philippines, namely: WWF-Philippines, AHA! Learning Center, the Philippine COVID Archive, and the Philippine Fashion Coalition.
The coronation night was initially scheduled for May 3, 2020. However, due to the pandemic, it has been moved at least twice; first to June 14, 2020 and later to October 25.
More than 40 contestants have been appointed and/or selected by their respective localities to represent and compete for the title.
Gazini Ganados of Talisay, Cebu will crown her successor at the end of the event.
The Miss Universe Philippines 2020 will be hosted by KC Montero (Finals) and Benjamin Alves (Preliminaries).
— The Summit Express
