Emma Mary Francisco Tiglao of Pampanga, Philippines is the national director of Reina Filipinas, a new organization that holds the Miss Grand International and MGI All Stars franchises of the country. Jojo Bragais Shoes chief executive officer Jojo Bragais is the president of the organization.
Reina Filipinas 2026 contestants
On July 13, 2026, the 21 candidates of the inaugural edition of Reina Filipinas were officially sashed at the Aquila Crystal Palace in the Sky in Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines. On August 7, 2026, their coronation ceremony will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
One winner will be crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2026 and two winners will be sent as MGI All Stars 2nd Edition candidates of the country. Here are the Reina Filipinas 2026 candidates competing for the crowns:
- Vherciandy Alfea Rocero Santos, 21, Bataan
- Bianca Mae B. Bautista, 20, Bulacan
- Luisa Lorin Montano Benavides, 22, Caloocan
- Maria Isabella M. Ortega, 25, Camarines Sur
- Ronalyn A. Valeza, 25, Ilocos Sur
- Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks, 25, Iloilo City
- Frezle Joana Mayor Verzo, 28, Koronadal City
- Reign Gale G. Nejal, 21, La Union
- Zeah Nestle Ocsid Pala, 25, Mandaluyong
- Anne Patricia Lorenzo Diaz, 35, Manila
- Cassandra Layug de Jesus, 25, Mariveles, Bataan
- Scarlett Anne de Juras de Mesa, 32, Muntinlupa
- Jesree Einz Amador Aguilar, Nueva Ecija
- Angelica Danao Lopez, 25, Palawan
- Sahara Bernales, 25, Pampanga
- Shaira May Mendoza Soria, 25, Pangasinan
- Kristen Joy Marcelino, 19, Pateros
- Precious Faith Paulo, 26, Quezon City
- Jade Isabel Candilado, 19, Rizal
- Hannah Michaela Amistad, 25, San Mateo, Rizal
- Cleopatra Caesar Barrera, 19, Zambales
Here are the previous international competitions of some of the candidates:
- On September 18, 2022, Angelica Lopez represented the Philippines at Miss Asia Global 2022 and competed against 30 other candidates at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre in Penang, Malaysia. She was runner-up to Warapon Mae Yarbrough of Malaysia.
- On November 12, 2024, Angelica Lopez represented the Philippines at Miss International 2024 and competed against 70 other candidates at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan. She was unplaced.
- On April 20, 2025, Alexie Brooks represented the Philippines at Miss Eco International 2025 and competed again 35 other candidates at the Al Zahraa Ballroom of Hilton Green Plaza in Alexandria, Egypt. She won the title.
- On May 30, 2025, Scarlett de Mesa represented the Philippines at Top Model of the World 2025 and competed against 35 other candidates at the Sunrise Alora Aqua Park Resort in Hughada, Egypt. She finished in the Top 16.
- On September 20, 2025, Anne Patricia Lorenzo represented the Philippines at Miss International Queen 2025 and competed against 22 other candidates at the Tiffany’s Show Pattaya in Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand. She finished in the Top 6.
On August 24, 2025, Tiglao represented Pampanga at Miss Grand Philippines 2025, competes against 28 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. She won the title.
On October 18, 2025, Tiglao represented the Philippines at Miss Grand International 2025 and competed against 76 other candidates at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. She won the title.
On May 30, 2026, Gazini Christiana Jordi Acopiado Ganados represented the Philippines at the MGI All Stars 1st Edition and competed against 55 other candidates at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. She finished in the Top 5.
CONAN Daily 