Ten of the 20 semifinalists of Miss Universe Philippines 2026 were revealed during the third round of the preliminary competition of the national beauty pageant at at the Bayfront Arena in Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines on April 25, 2026. The other 10 will be revealed during the coronation ceremony.
Miss Universe Philippines 2026 quarterfinalists
On May 2, 2025, Ahtisa Manalo represented Quezon, Philippines at Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and competed against 65 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She won the title.
On November 21, 2025, Manalo represented the Philippines at Miss Universe 2025 and competed against 117 other candidates at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand. She was third runner-up to Fatima Bosch of Mexico.
On May 2, 2026, Manalo will go back to the SM Mall of Asia Arena to crown her successor, marking the seventh edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Miss Universe candidate of the Philippines. Here are the 10 women who are still in the running towards becoming Miss Universe Philippines 2026:
- Jensel Manansala Caña, 25, Cavite
- Charieze Lianne Cacayorin, 23, Ilocos Norte
- Lyneree Montero-Yodong, 28, Mountain Province
- Alexandria Margarette “Alex” Colmenares, 22, Negros Occidental
- Donna Reign Nuguid, 24, Pangasinan
- Patricia Ella Evangelista, 30, Quezon Province
- Alicia Chelsea Pangilinan Buendia, 19, Rizal
- Jayka Noelle Munsayac, 23, San Jose, Negros Oriental
- Jen Rose Gomez Javier, 20, Sultan Kudarat
- Chrystel Mae Azarcon Correos, 29, Tandag, Surigao del Sur
The Miss Universe Philippines 2026 journey started with 51 candidates including Imelda Bautista Schweighart, 30, of Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines. She was disqualified on March 28, 2026.
On April 11, 2026, the Top 40 candidates were revealed. On April 18, 2026, the Top 31 quarterfinalists were announced during the charity and gala night of the competition at the City of Dreams Manila in Parañaque City, Metro Manila.
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