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Miss World Philippines reveals Top 11 of Beauty With A Purpose challenge

By Ron Lim
Published January 22, 2026 5:08 PM PHT

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The winning queen will be announced on the Miss World Philippines coronation night.

The successor to current reigning Miss World Philippines Krishnah Gravidez is becoming clearer and clearer as the Miss World Philippines organization has named the finalists for one of its challenges.

In one of the more recent posts on its official Instagram account, the Miss World Philippines organization announced the 11 queens that are the finalists for its Beauty With A Purpose challenge. In the caption to the post, the organization wrote that the representatives have all dedicated their hearts and efforts to “advocacies that uplift communities, empower lives, and create meaningful change.”

The 11 queens are Miss Davao Region Jayvee Lyn Lorejo, Marizza Delgado representing the Filipino Community of New York, Margarethe Elize Romano representing the Filipino Community of the United Kingdom, Miss Ifugao Valerie Pawid West, Miss Iligan City Christal Briseis Polancos, Miss Malaybalay City, Bukidnon Gwen Marie Perion, Miss Negros Island Region Cindy Valencia, Miss Oriental Mindoro Ronette Castillo, Miss Quezon City Asia Rose Simpson, Miss Quezon Province Kiana Rose Henson, and Miss Zamboanga Peninsula Roveelaine Eve Castillo.

The winning queen will be announced during the Miss World Philippines coronation night set to happen on February 3, 2026, 7 p.m. at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

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The Beauty With A Purpose challenge is just one of the challenges that the Miss World Philippines has held. The organization has also named the eight delegates making up the top of the pageant's Head to Head challenge preliminary round. In the caption to the post, the organization wrote that the women “showcased their wit, confidence, and advocacy-driven answers” and will be taking part in the final round today at Southville International School and Colleges.

The eight finalists are Miss Pampanga Gabrielly Fuentes Galapia, Miss Ifugao Valerie Pawid West, Miss Manila Anne de Mesa, Miss Davao Region Jayvee Lyn Lorejo, Miss Quezon City Asia Rose Simpson, Miss Rizal Province Lorraine Ojimba, Miss Naga City Zoe Sofia Gabon, and Miss Zamboanga City Ansha Lichelle Jones.

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Before that, the queens went on a medical mission at the Nagkaisang Nayon Senior High School in Novaliches, Quezon City.

In the caption to the post, the Miss World Philippines organization described the activity as a “meaningful day of service” and one that embodies what Beauty With A Purpose” truly means.

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The Miss World Philippines held their final screenings in December last year, alongside the Mr. World Philippines final screening.

Related gallery: Check out the scenes from the Miss World Philippins press presentation