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