Philippines' Anne De Mesa crowned Miss Tourism Worldwide 2026

Anne De Mesa won the Philippines' second Miss Tourism Worldwide crown during the coronation night held on Saturday in Singapore.

She also bagged the titles of Miss Celebrity, Best in National Costume, and Best in Gown.

“I was just praying that God [would] give me what I deserved, and alam ko naman na binigay ko yung best ko tonight (and I know that I gave my best tonight). I’m thankful for everyone who voted and everyone who helped me throughout my pageant journey. Eto na yung crown, maiuuwi ko na sa Pilipinas! (This is the crown; we can take it home to the Philippines now!)" De Mesa said in an interview with Missosology CEO Pawee Ventura.

Cameroon was named the first runner-up, and Estonia was awarded the second runner-up position. Delegates from Belgium and Thailand finished as third runner-up and fourth runner-up, respectively. 

Zara Carbonell clinched the country's first Miss Tourism Worldwide title in 2018. — Jiselle Anne Casucian/VBL, GMA News