Reina Filipinas 2026 announces Top 11

The Reina Filipina 2026 pageant has announced its Top 11 finalists!

From 21 candidates, 10 beauty queens were named in the Top 10, while one was chosen as the Fast Track winner.

Here are the 11 candidates who made it to the first cut of the competition.

• Fast Track Winner - Bianca Bautista, Bulacan Province
• Angelica Lopez, Palawan
• Jesree Einz Aguilar, Nueva Ecija
• Jade Candilado, Rizal
• Alexie Caimoso Brooks, Iloilo City
• Hanna Michaela Amistad, San Mateo, Rizal
• Scarlett de Mesa, Muntinlupa
• Anne Patricia Diaz, Tondo, Manila
• Cleopatra Barrera, Zambales
• Zeah Nestle Pala, Mandaluyong
• Isabella Ortega, Camarines Sur

The swimsuit portion of the competition was held prior to the announcement of the Top 11, with Angelica Lopez of Palawan winning Best in Swimsuit.

Earlier, the winners of the special awards were also announced. They are the following:

• Reina Urban Smiles - Angelica Lopez, Palawan
• Reina Beauty Vault - Scarlett de Mesa, Muntinlupa
• Reina KSerene - Alexie Caimoso Brooks, Iloilo City
• Reina Pasarela - Angelica Lopez, Palawan
• Reina Photogenic - Cleopatra Barrera, Zambales

The first-ever Reina Filipinas 2026 coronation night is currently being held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City.

One queen will be crowned Reina Filipinas - Grand International 2026, while two will be named Reina Filipinas - MGI All Stars.

The three winners will represent the Philippines at the Miss Grand International and Miss Grand International All Stars pageants, respectively.

Reina Filipinas is spearheaded by Jojo Bragais, best known as the founder of Jojo Bragais Shoes, a brand widely used in major local and international pageants.

Miss Grand International 2025 Emma Tiglao serves as the pageant's national director.

—Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA News