Reina Filipinas 2026 names Top 7 finalists

The Reina Filipinas 2026 pageant continues to heat up as the competition is now down to seven finalists!

Five beauty queens were announced as the Top 5, while two queens were hailed as the Fast Track winners.

Here are the seven beauty queens advancing to the next round.

• Fast Track Winner - Alexie Caimoso Brooks, Iloilo City
• Fast Track Winner - Luisa Benavides, Caloocan
• Cleopatra Barrera, Zambales
• Angelica Lopez, Palawan
• Zeah Nestle Pala, Mandaluyong
• Isabella Ortega, Camarines Sur
• Anne Patricia Diaz, Tondo, Manila

The Voice for Change speech round was held prior to the announcement of the Top 7 finalists. In the competition, each of the 11 candidates gave a 30-second speech about the topic, "Protecting and preserving peace in the pageant community."

The long gown competition was also took place, with Alexie Caimoso Brooks, Iloilo City winning Best in Long Gown.

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.

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