Tech advocate Bran Reluao (seated, middle) officially signs as the newly appointed Chair of the Miss Universe Philippines Charity Gala Night, set for April 30.
MANILA — The Miss Universe Organization has named digital technology leader and inclusivity advocate Bran F. Reluao as chairman of this year’s Miss Universe Philippines Charity Gala.
The appointment was formally announced Sunday during a press conference in Manila, where a memorandum of agreement was signed. In attendance were Miss Universe 2025 Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, Miss Universe Asia Chelsea Manalo, Miss Universe Europe and Middle East Matilda Wirtavuori, and Miss Universe Americas Tatiana Calmell.
Tech advocate Bran Reluao with Miss Universe beauties in signing ceremonies
“It’s an honor to be part of an organization that has long championed beauty with purpose — through education, empowerment and humanitarian work,” Reluao said during the ceremony.
Reluao was joined at the signing by Miss Universe Philippines President Jonas Gaffud and Executive Vice President Voltaire Tayag.
Set for April 30, the charity gala will bring together international and local titleholders and benefit two key initiatives: Caritas Manila, one of the country’s largest social service organizations, and Hope for Change, a program aimed at funding scholarships for underprivileged students.
“Miss Universe has a proud legacy of creating real impact — sending elementary, high school, and college students to school — and we are proud to continue that mission,” Reluao said.
“This mission aligns deeply with my commitment to informing, inspiring, and uplifting communities,” he added.
Reluao has been at the forefront of efforts to bridge the digital divide in the Philippines. His signature project, “Pay IT Forward: A Digital Transformation Advocacy,” focuses on bringing internet access, digital tools, and training to geographically isolated and disadvantaged schools across the country.
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Recently, Reluao and RepublicAsia partnered with the Department of Education, Department of Information and Communication Technology, Department of Budget and Management, iACADEMY, GMA Kapuso Foundation, and Sparkle GMA Artist Center to expand the Pay IT Forward initiative to Marawi City in Mindanao — a community still rebuilding from conflict.
“Digital transformation should not be a privilege but a right accessible to all,” Reluao said at the launch event. “By providing tools and training to underserved schools, we are creating pathways for hope, opportunity, and empowerment.”
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With his new role at Miss Universe Philippines, Reluao brings his advocacy for education and digital inclusion to a global stage, strengthening the organization’s vision of using beauty as a force for change.