Allyson Hetland named Pampanga's rep for Miss Universe Philippines 2026

Allyson Hetland is Miss Universe Philippines–Pampanga!

The Miss Universe Organization announced on Wednesday that its Pampanga unit has already held an official sashing ceremony for its delegate.

"I am so, so excited," Allyson said during the sashing ceremony. “I can’t wait to see how everything unfolds. Watch out.”

In 2025, Ahtisa Manalo represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant and finished as third runner-up.

The beauty queen from Quezon Province also placed third in Miss Universe’s “Beyond the Crown” initiative.

The Miss Universe 2026 will be held in Puerto Rico later this year.

—Hermes Joy Tunac/JCB, GMA Integrated News