Miss World Philippines 2011, the first edition of Miss World Philippines, whose franchise is currently owned by CQ Global Quest Inc., was produced and aired by GMA Network from the Philippine International Convention Center.
The theme song was composed and arranged by Louie Ocampo, while Eduardo Castrillo created the crowns and trophies for titlists.
Gwendoline Ruais, a Filipino-French beauty and international fashion and runway model from Muntinlupa City was crowned as the first Miss World Philippines 2011 by the Miss World 2010 Alexandria Mills on September 18, 2011.
Ruais went on to place as 1st Princess (1st Runner-up) and awarded as Asia and Oceania Continental Queen in the Miss World 2011 pageant held last November 6, 2011 in London, United Kingdom.
Official Candidates
The 25 Miss World Philippines 2011 official candidates were finally revealed in a press presentation held last August 18, 2011 at the prestigious Midas Hotel in Pasay City.
Candidate #1, Samantha Purvor was Binibining Pilipinas 2011 Candidate and was Miss Philippines Water 2012Candidate #9, Martha Chloe McCulley was Binibining Pilipinas 2011 CandidateCandidate #11, Mercy Malaluan was Miss Philippines Earth 2011 CandidateCandidate #13, Gwendoline Ruais was Binibining Pilipinas 2010 Top 10 Semi-FinalistCandidate #15, Jaysel Arrozal was Binibining Pilipinas 2008 Top 10 Semi-Finalist and Binibining Pilipinas 2009 CandidateCandidate #22, Maria Paula Bianca Paz was Binibining Pilipinas 2009 Candidate and joined Miss World Philippines 2013Candidate #23, Christine Kate Adi was Miss Philippines Earth 2011 CandidateCandidate #24, Helen Nicolette Henson was Binibining Pilipinas 2010 2nd Runner-upMiss World Philippines 2011 Gwendoline Ruais won PhP 1 million cash tax-free, a brand new SMDC condominium unit, GMA management contract, and the right to represent the country in the Miss World 2011.
Wilma Galvante - GMA Network Senior Vice President for EntertainmentVictoria G. Belo, M.D. - Medical Director of the Belo Medical GroupMaria Cristina Roco Corona - Spouse of Renato C. Corona, 23rd Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the PhilippinesIza Calzado - International actress, TV host, model and GMA Network contract artistFanny Serrano - Fashion and beauty industry expert and President of the Philippine International Cosmetologists Association (PICA)Manny Pacquiao, PLH - Congressman of the lone district of Sarangani and WBO Welterweight World Champion (Super Champion)Carl McClean - Chairman, Superbrand Marketing International Inc.Cramer Ball - Regional General Manager (Asia Pacific South & Australasia), Etihad AirwaysJoseph Calata - Chairman and CEO, Calata Corporation