The Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation night will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on May 13, 2023. It is the fourth edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Philippines’ Miss Universe candidate.
Currently, the Philippines has 26 Miss Universe placements including the coronation of Gloria Diaz in 1969, Margie Moran in 1973, Pia Wurtzbach in 2015 and Catriona Gray in 2018. The most recent one was in 2021 when Beatrice Gomez finished in the Top 5.
Representing Pasay City, Celeste Cortesi was 24 when she won Miss Universe Philippines 2022 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on April 30, 2022. Michelle Dee, then 27, of Makati City ranked second and was crowned Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2022 while Pauline Amelinckx, then 26, of Bohol ranked third and was crowned Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2022.
Before I reveal my Miss Universe Philippines 2023 predictions, let’s have a recap of my 2021 and 2022 predictions:
| CANDIDATE | MY PREDICTION | RESULT |
| Victoria Velasquez Vincent Cavite | Miss Universe Philippines 2021 | Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2021 |
| Steffi Aberasturi Cebu Province | Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2021 | 2nd runner-up |
| Maureen Wroblewitz Pangasinan | Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2021 | 1st runner-up |
| Kirsten Delavin Masbate | 1st runner-up | Top 10 |
| Katrinan Dimaranan Taguig | 2nd runner-up | Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2021 |
| CANDIDATE | MY PREDICTION | RESULT |
| Michelle Dee Makati City | Miss Universe Philippines 2022 | Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2022 |
| Celeste Cortesi Pasay City | Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2022 | Miss Universe Philippines 2022 |
| Maria Katrina Llegado Taguig | Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2022 | 2nd runner-up |
| Jeanne Nicci Orcena Davao del Norte | 1st runner-up | (unplaced) |
| Ghenesis Latugat Baguio City | 2nd runner-up | Top 10 |
There are 38 women competing for the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 crown. I believe these will be the winners:
| CANDIDATE | MY PREDICTION |
| Michelle Dee Makati City | Miss Universe Philippines 2023 |
| Pauline Amelinckx Bohol | Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2023 |
| Emmanuelle Vera Cebu Province | Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2023 |
| Samantha Panlilio Cavite | 1st runner-up |
| Mary Eileen Gonzales Quezon City | 2nd runner-up |
Jannarie Zarzoso (Agusan del Norte) Krishnah Marie Gravidez (Baguio) Dianne Padillo (Cebu City) Iman Franchesca Cristal (Mandaluyong) Mary Angelique Manto (Pampanga) | Top 10 |
Alexandria Bollier (Bacoor City) Joemay Leo (Benguet) Vanessa Tse Wing (Guimaras) Chloei Darl Gabales (Iloilo City) Kimberlyn Jane Acob (Isabela) Louise Joy Gallardo (Palawan) Kali Navea-Huff (Pasig) Rein Hillary Carrascal (Sorsogon) | Top 18 |
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