The Taguig City government has removed the age limit and marital and parental status for applicants for the Mutya ng Taguig 2024 beauty pageant.
Mutya ng Taguig is an annual beauty pageant in the city. This year, the deadline for application is on April 12.
The requirements for Mutya ng Taguig 2024 pageant (Photo from the Taguig City government) 
The requirements for Mutya ng Taguig 2023 pageant (Photo from the Taguig City government)
In an announcement, the city government said the requirements for candidates for the 2024 pageant are:
• Resident of Taguig, including EMBO barangays
• At least one parent with Filipino citizenship
• At least a high school graduate
• Assigned female at birth
• No age limit, but at least 18 years old during pageant day
• No restrictions based on marital or parental status
This year, the city government will accept applicants from EMBO (enlisted men’s barrio) barangays, which are now part of Taguig. With the inclusion of EMBO barangays, the city government removed the residency requirement of at least one year.
It also removed the age limit for applicants but they should be at least 18 years old on pageant day. Last year, the city government set the age limit to those 18 to 28 years old.
In addition, it also removed the marital and parental status. In 2023, the city government required that candidates should “never been married, been pregnant or given birth.”
Candidates need to fill out the Mutya ng Taguig 2024 form at bit.ly/MutyaNgTaguig2024
“Provide your basic information, proof of residency and most recent photos. Other requirements are included in the registration form. The deadline for the submission of entries is April 12, 2024! Use this platform to empower women, share your vision and make a difference,” the city government stated.