Miss Universe Philippines 2026 candidates to compete in Pasay

Ahtisa Manalo represented Quezon, Philippines at Miss Universe Philippines 2024 and competed against 52 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She was second runner-up to Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan, Philippines.

On May 2, 2025, Ahtisa represented Quezon at Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and competed against 65 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. She won the title.

Miss Universe Philippines 2026 contestants

In May 2026, Ahtisa will go back to the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City to crown her successor. It is the seventh edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Miss Universe candidate of the Philippines.

More than 60 women will compete for the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 crown. Here are the candidates:

This is an ongoing list. It will be updated regularly.

1. Alexandra Krishna Oriño, 21, Albay
2. Megan Larisse Baldevia, 23, Bacolod
3. Felicia Fran Aldana, Bacoor
4. Janela Andal Recio, 22, Baguio City
5. Kathleen Dale B. Caseñas, 22, Batangas
6. Cristeta Longey, 24, Benguet
7. Princess Ryla Hernandez, 22, Cabanatuan
8. Alicia Buendia, California, United States’ Filipino community
9. Erica Jean Cadayday, Camiguin
10. Jensel Caña, Cavite
11. Tyra Jane Godino, Dasmariñas
12. Maria Chessa Bendigo, Davao City
13. Avegail Kultsar, Florida, United States’ Filipino community
14. Trexy Paris C. Roxas, 19, Iligan
15. Zestah Shalom Espinosa, 21, Iloilo City
16. Nicklyn Jutay, 22, Iloilo Province
17. Prima Joy Alamban, 24, Isabela
18. Imelda Bautista Schweighart, 30, Kalibo, Aklan
19. Ysabel Cecilia Prats, Laguna
20. Charieze Lianne Cacayorin, 23, Laoag
21. Kareyl Mae Cabahug, Leyte
22. Scarlett de Mesa, 31, Los Baños
23. Ashley Victoria Montenegro, 25, Luisiana, Laguna
24. Adela-Mae Marshall, 28, Muntinlupa
25. Alexandria Margarette Colmenares, Negros Occidental
26. Maria Fatima Al-Sowyed, 32, Negros Oriental
27. Jaia Lyne Aluning, Nueva Vizcaya
28. Neil Camille Silva, 22, Occidental Mindoro
29. Patricia Ella Evangelista, Padre Burgos, Quezon
30. Allyson Hetland, 24, Pampanga
31. Donna Reign Nuguid, Pangasinan
32. Marie Guizelle de Leon, Parañaque
33. Catherine Wardle, Samar
34. Jayka Noelle Munsayac, 23, San Jose, Negros Oriental
35. Rachel Hanna Gozum, Santo Tomas, La Union
36. Jenrose Javier, Sultan Kudarat
37. Chrystel Mae Azarcon Correos, 29, Tandag, Surigao del Sur
38. Marian de la Cruz Arellano, Tarlac
39. Janica Francen Aquino, Tuguegarao
40. Michelle Tantoco Burchell, United Kingdom’s Filipino community