51 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.

There are 51 women who are on the running towards becoming Miss Universe Philippines 2026. Here are the candidates:

1. Alexandra Krishna Mangubat Oriño, 21, Albay
2. Megan Larisse Baldevia, 23, Bacolod
3. Felicia Fran Aldana, 23, Bacoor
4. Roxanne Allison Agnaonao Baeyens, 28, Baguio
5. Kathleen Dale B. Caseñas, 22, Batangas
6. Princess Ryla Hernandez, 22, Cabanatuan
7. Erica Jean Cadayday, 23, Camiguin
8. Jensel Manansala Caña, Cavite
9. Apriel Smith, 29, Cebu City
10. Nicole Yance Borromeo, 25, Cebu Province
11. Clarissa Marie Angelina G. Westram, 24, Cotabato
12. Tyra Jane Godino, 21, Dasmariñas
13. Trexy Paris C. Roxas, 19, Iligan
14. Charieze Lianne Cacayorin, 23, Ilocos Norte
15. Zestah Shalom Espinosa, 21, Iloilo City
16. Nicklyn Tigres Jutay, 22, Iloilo Province
17. Imelda Bautista Schweighart, 30, Kalibo, Aklan
18. Bea Millan Windorski, 24, La Union
19. Ysabel Cecilia Alvarez Prats, 18, Laguna
20. Avegail Kultsar, 35, Las Piñas
21. Kareyl Mae Cabahug, 21, Leyte
22. Scarlett de Mesa, 31, Los Baños
23. Ashley Victoria Subijano Montenegro, 25, Luisiana, Laguna
24. Justine Beatrice Dellosa Felizarta, 31, Manila
25. Lyneree Montero-Yodong, 28, Mountain Province
26. Adela-Mae Marshall, 28, Muntinlupa
27. Alexandria Margarette Colmenares, 22, Negros Occidental
28. Maria Fatima Al-Sowyed, 32, Negros Oriental
29. Michelle Tantoco Burchell, Nueva Ecija
30. Jacqueline Aluning, Nueva Vizcaya
31. Neil Camille Silva, 22, Occidental Mindoro
32. Aviona Erszebeth Dass, 20, Palawan
33. Allyson Hetland, 24, Pampanga
34. Donna Reign Nuguid, 24, Pangasinan
35. Pauline Galvez, Parañaque
36. Kristen Joy Marcelino, 19, Pateros
37. Patricia Ella Evangelista, Quezon
38. Alicia Chelsea Pangilinan Buendia, 19, Rizal
39. Catherine Wardle, 18, Samar Island
40. Rose Ann Cariño Albania, San Carlos, Pangasinan
41. Jayka Noelle Munsayac, 23, San Jose, Negros Oriental
42. Rachel Hanna Gozum, 22, Santo Tomas, La Union
43. Nicole Cruz, Saranggari
44. Renee Rose Pascual Patual, 24, Southern Leyte
45. Jen Rose Gomez Javier, 20, Sultan Kudarat
46. Juliana Hope Aquino, Taal
47. Jacqueline Samson Gulrajani, 31, Tacloban
48. Maria Ysabella Roxas Ysmael, 29, Taguig
49. Chrystel Mae Azarcon Correos, 29, Tandag, Surigao del Sur
50. Marian de la Cruz Arellano, 22, Tarlac
51. Maria Janica Francen Aquino, Tuguegarao

The following was originally listed as a candidate but she withdrew from the competition:

1. Cristeta Longey, 24, Benguet