[1] Previously, the Philippine franchise for Miss Universe was under Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc.[2] The coronation night was initially scheduled for 3 May 2020.

[14] American Idol alumnus Jessica Sanchez and Filipino actors Allen Cecilio, Anjo Damiles, and Kevin Montillano performed as musical guests.

Vincy Vacalares of Cagayan de Oro and Maria Isabela Galeria of Sorsogon were forced to withdrawn from the competition after they tested positive for COVID-19.

[29] On 29 January 2020, the organization announced that the coronation was scheduled for the 3 May 2020 evening at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Metro Manila.

[31][32] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was rescheduled twice;the first time to 14 June 2020,[33][34] and later to 25 October 2020, at the Cordillera Convention Hall,inside the Baguio Country Club This edition was held entirely in a closed location and without the presence of the public, which prevented the candidates from carrying out any external activities and in the same way as the preliminaries .

The series featured several aspects of the pageant's contestants bid to clinch the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 crown, including their trainings and other behind-the-scenes content.