Binibining Pilipinas 2026 candidates greet fans at Grand Parade of Beauties

The Binibining Pilipinas 2026 candidates charmed their way across Araneta Center Cubao during the annual Parade of Beauties on Saturday.

Dressed in pink one-piece swimsuits paired with striking headdresses, the 36 candidates rode through Araneta City in Cubao in open-top vehicles, greeting and waving to cheering fans along the route.

Binibining Pilipinas 2026 will hold its coronation night on July 18 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Meanwhile, the National Costume Competition is set for July 18 at the Araneta Coliseum.

Thirty-six candidates are competing for the title.

Last year, Katrina Anne Johnson of Davao Province was named Binibining Pilipinas International 2025, while Annabelle Mae McDonnell of Iligan City was hailed as the Binibining Pilipinas Globe.

Dalia Varde Khattab of Las Piñas is the first runner-up and Kathleen Enid Espenido of Siargao is the second runner-up. —Jade Veronique Yap/JCB, GMA News