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All roads lead to the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday for the coronation night of Miss Universe Philippines 2026.
The pageant will be hosted by drag performer Marina Summers, with attendees including Nawat Itsaragrisil, vice president for Asia at the Miss Universe Organization, and Praveenar Singh. P-pop group BGYO is set to perform.
The Standard named its leading contenders for the crown, which will be passed on by Ahtisa Manalo:
Bea Millan-Windorski of La Union, 23, is a Filipino-American model who studied international relations and history at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She was named Miss Earth-Water at the Miss Earth 2024 held in Manila.
Bella Ysmael of Taguig, 29, is a model and entrepreneur with a psychology degree from De La Salle University. She is the niece of Margie Moran and was first runner-up in Miss Universe Philippines 2020.
Nicole Borromeo of Cebu Province, 25, studies interior design at SoFA Design Institute. She previously won Reyna ng Aliwan 2019 and was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-International 2022, later placing third runner-up at Miss International 2023.
Roxie Baeyens of Baguio City, 29, also known as Roxie Smith, is an actress and presenter who won Miss Philippines Earth 2020 and Miss Earth-Water 2020.
Apriel Smith of Cebu City, 29, is a Filipino-American model and tourism management graduate of the University of San Carlos. She placed in the Top 15 at Bb. Pilipinas 2016 and Top 16 at Miss Universe Philippines 2020.
Justine Felizarta of Manila, 31, is a licensed medical aesthetician and fitness enthusiast. She won the top female title at Century Tuna Superbods 2024 and was first runner-up at Miss World Tourism 2022.
Allyson Hetland of Pampanga, 24, is a Filipino-American model and nursing graduate of Holy Angel University. She won Mutya Ning Angeles 2024 and Mutya ning Kapampangan 2025.
Marian Arellano of Tarlac, 22, graduated magna cum laude in marketing management from Tarlac State University and was crowned Binibing Kanlahi 2025.
Jenrose Javier of Sultan Kudarat, 21, is a tourism student at the University of Mindanao. She previously joined Miss Isulan 2023 and was a finalist in Hiyas ng Pilipinas 2023.
Jacqueline Gulrajani of Tacloban City, 31, is a host, model and educator who graduated in mass communication from University of the Philippines Tacloban.
Adela Mae Marshall of Muntinlupa, 28, is a Filipino-British model and singer who studied business management at Southville International School and Colleges. She was a runner-up in Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 6.— Eton B. ConcepcionCredit belongs to: www.manilastandard.net
