Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Baguio City is Binibining Pilipinas 2026 International

Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Baguio City is Binibining Pilipinas 2026 International!

The beauty queen bested 34 other candidates during the pageant’s coronation night held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday.

She was crowned by Binibining Pilipinas International 2025 Katrina Anne Johnson and will represent the Philippines in the Miss International pageant next year.

Meanwhile, Sasha-Juli Belle Lacuna of Tarlac was named Binibining Pilipinas 2026 Globe. She was crowned by her predecessor Miss Globe 2025 Top 11 Annabelle Mcdonell.

Julianne Raine Antonio of Dumaguete was named 1st Runner-Up while Tracy Mae Sunio of Bacolod was named 2nd Runner-Up.

During the final question-and-answer round, the Top Four finalists were asked, "What future do you envision for yourself and how will a Binibining Pilipinas title help you get to that destination?"

Gwendoline said she hopes to become an inspirational leader who encourages others to pursue their dreams with faith.

"I envision to be an aspirational leader and with a Binibini crown hopefully I get to inspire other people to believe in the beauty of their dreams and to be faithful. I’m here now not because of my own strength, not because of my own beauty and skills but only by the grace of God," she said.

“And I am here to share that hope and that message that hopefully even after this and beyond the crown, I will be remembered as someone who had a big faith and a big heart,” she added.

Aside from the coveted crown, Gwendoline also took home special awards including the Best in Swimsuit, Best in Evening Gown, Binibining Philippine Airlines and Binibining Urban Smiles. —JCB, GMA News