Cagayan's Rina Andrea Delos Santos is Miss Philippines Earth 2026

Rina Andrea Delos Santos of Ballesteros, Cagayan, is Miss Philippines Earth 2026!

Rina emerged victorious after besting 31 other candidates during the grand finals held at the Malitbog Cultural Center in Malitbog, Bukidnon, on Saturday night.

In the final question-and-answer portion, Rina was asked:

"People often remember what a queen says, but even more, they remember what she does. In the spirit of love and action, how would you honor the responsibility that comes with the crown?"

She answered: "Mabuhay pong muli. As a community tour guide, I am not just ready for the crown, but I am ready for the environmental and global responsibility that comes with it. I [guide] every single day in working towards putting the Philippines in a position that is not just a model of sustainability and environmental stewardship, but also a destination of beauty. And for me, that [is] exactly what [is] love and action. Remember, love changes nothing unless it moves, and when it moves, it truly changes everything. Thank you."

Here are the other newly crowned queens at the Miss Philippines Earth 2026:

• Miss Philippines-Air 2026: Prima Joy Alamban of Tumauini, Isabela
• Miss Philippines-Water 2026: Alyssa Mildred Villariña of Mandaluyong City
• Miss Philippines-Fire 2026: Patricia Anne Nichole Bangug of Agoo, La Union
• Miss Philippines-Ecotourism 2026: Roveelaine Eve Castillo of Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte

Meanwhile, Joy Barcoma ended her reign as Miss Philippines Earth without the traditional farewell walk. —Hermes Joy Tunac/MGP, GMA News