Miss Universe Philippines to introduce 2026 candidates on February 16

Are you ready to meet this year's Miss Universe Philippines candidates?

The Miss Universe Philippines Organization is set to officially introduce its 2026 candidates on February 16 through a series of events marking the start of their journey to the crown.

The parade will take place at Mall of Asia at 3:00 p.m., followed by the press presentation at City of Dreams Manila at 5:00 p.m.

Fans can also watch the official events online.

In a press release, Miss Universe Philippines Executive Vice-President Voltaire Tayag said the organization is looking forward to this year's edition of the pageant.

"We are grateful for another opportunity to make the dreams of young Filipinas to come true," he said. "We have one of the strongest batches, and we know whoever wins will make our country proud."

Last year, Ahtisa Manalo took home the national crown representing Quezon Province. She finished her Miss Universe 2025 journey as the third runner-up.

 

 

 

 

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—Carby Rose Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News