The inaugural Miss Philippines Great Britain will be held at the National Hotel in London on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m.

Nine beautiful Filipino-British candidates will showcase their charm, grace, and wit as they vie for the much-awaited title.

According to pageant organizer and jeweler Jay Alexander Tseng, owner of Alrodia, a fine bespoke jewelry business, two winners will be chosen at the inaugural Miss Philippines Great Britain.

The winner of Miss Philippines Great Britain will represent the MPGB British-Filipino Community Organization at the Miss Universe Great Britain Pageant.

The Miss Philippines Great Britain Youth winner will represent the MPGB British-Filipino Community Organization at the Mr and Ms Philippines Youth Pageant.

"Join us for a night of glamour, beauty, and talent as we celebrate Filipino culture and heritage. Don't miss out on this exciting event full of performances, fashion, and the crowning moment," said Jay, during an interview in Quezon City recently.

Jay also mentioned that the MPGB will hold a male competition, and the winner will compete in the Mister Grand Philippines Pageant.

Annabelle Rama and Luis Christian Singson are some of the special guests at the finals of Miss Philippines Great Britain.

Now on a visit to the Philippines, Jay said that the competition is looking for a winner who is committed.

"Kung ganda ang paguusapan, maraming maganda at mabait sa London. Pero yung may commitment, yun din ang hinahanap namin. One year kasi yun reign so sana kaya niyang ipaglaban yun," he said.

With the evolving landscape of pageantry, Jay believes that beauty pageants for women should solely focus on women.

"I love the LGBT+ community, but I believe its members should have a separate pageant," he said. 

While pageants for single women are not as popular as they are in the Philippines, Jay noted the increasing number of married women participating in pageants in Great Britain.

Asked if he would be charged of discrimination, Jay said: "Iba-iba naman ang opinyon ng tao pagdating sa discrimination. Depende talaga yan sa point of view."

Jay thinks pageants are still relevant these days.

"Pageants help individuals promote their advocacies, especially those related to mental health. Lumawak na ang pag-iisip ng tao dahil nga na-promote na ang mga advocacy na ito sa tulong ng pageants," he added.