10 of 20 Miss Universe Philippines 2026 semifinalists revealed in Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental

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:

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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Northern Mindanao sees 11% jump in measles, 74% unvaccinated

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LIST: January 2026 special non-working days in PH provinces, cities, towns

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Kahit na dalawang taong gulang pa lang, kaya nang sabayan sa pagtugtog ng drums ni Asher ang mga kantang “Salamin, Salamin” ng #BINI at “Dilaw” ni #Maki.

#Drummer
#MisamisOccidental

Music jamming ang pakulo ng teacher na si Bayan Patroller Lezlie Patana para mas ma-engganyo ang kanyang mga estudyante sa Ozamiz City, #MisamisOccidental.

#BalikEskwela

The #bridge, which is approximately 90% complete as of May according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (#DPWH), will reduce travel time from #Tubod in #LanaoDelNorte to #TangubCity in #MisamisOccidental to just seven minutes, compared to the current two and a half hours via #barge or over 100 kilometers of #LandTravel. #SeaBridges #Philippines

Excitement builds as #Mindanao’s longest sea-crossing bridge nears completion
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#CagayanDeOro, #Philippines – Police investigators are examining a land dispute, and a confrontation involving murdered #MisamisOccidental broadcaster Juan “Johnny Walker” Jumalon, which allegedly took place before the fatal shooting that was inadvertently livestreamed on #Facebook on Sunday morning, November 5.

Police eye land dispute in broadcaster's murder in Misamis Occidental
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