50 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

On May 1, 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 50 women who are on the running towards becoming Miss Universe Philippines 2026. Here are the candidates:

Alexandra Krishna Mangubat Oriño, 21, Albay

Megan Larisse Baldevia, 23, Bacolod

Felicia Fran Aldana, 23, Bacoor, Cavite

Roxanne Allison “Roxie” Agnaonao Baeyens, 28, Baguio

Kathleen Dale B. Caseñas, 22, Bohol

Princess Ryla Hernandez, 22, Cabanatuan

Erica Jean Cadayday, 23, Camiguin

Jensel Manansala Caña, 25, Cavite

Apriel Smith, 29, Cebu City

Nicole Yance Borromeo, 25, Cebu Province

Clarissa Marie Angelina G. Westram, 24, Cotabato

Tyra Jane Godino, 21, Dasmariñas

Trexy Paris C. Roxas, 19, Iligan

Charieze Lianne Cacayorin, 23, Ilocos Norte

Zestah Shalom Espinosa, 21, Iloilo City

Nicklyn Tigres Jutay, 24, Iloilo Province

Beatrice Rebecca “Bea” Millan-Windorski, 24, La Union

Ysabel Cecilia Alvarez Prats, 18, Laguna

Avegail Kultsar, 35, Las Piñas

Kareyl Mae Cabahug, 21, Leyte

Scarlett Anne de Mesa, 31, Los Baños, Laguna

Ashley Victoria Subijano Montenegro, 25, Luisiana, Laguna

Justine Beatrice Dellosa Felizarta, 31, Manila

Lyneree Montero-Yodong, 28, Mountain Province

Adela-Mae Marshall, 28, Muntinlupa

Alexandria Margarette “Alex” Colmenares, 22, Negros Occidental

Maria Fatima Al-Sowyed, 32, Negros Oriental

Michelle Tantoco Burchell, 24, Nueva Ecija

Jacqueline Aluning, 28, Nueva Vizcaya

Neil Camille Silva, 22, Occidental Mindoro

Aviona Erszebeth Dass, 20, Palawan

Allyson Arceo Hetland, 24, Pampanga

Donna Reign Nuguid, 24, Pangasinan

Aria Pauline Galvez, Parañaque

Kristen Joy Marcelino, 19, Pateros

Patricia Ella Evangelista, 30, Quezon Province

Alicia Chelsea Pangilinan Buendia, 19, Rizal

Catherine Bareja Wardle, 18, Samar Island

Rose Ann Cariño Albania, San Carlos, Pangasinan

Jayka Noelle Munsayac, 23, San Jose, Negros Oriental

Rachel Hanna Villanueva Gozum, 22, Santo Tomas, La Union

Nicole Cruz, Sarangani

Renee Rose Pascual Patual, 24, Southern Leyte

Jen Rose Gomez Javier, 20, Sultan Kudarat

Juliana Hope Aquino, Taal, Batangas

Jacqueline Samson Gulrajani, 31, Tacloban

Maria Ysabella Roxas Ysmael, 29, Taguig

Chrystel Mae Azarcon Correos, 29, Tandag, Surigao del Sur

Marian de la Cruz Arellano, 22, Tarlac

Maria Janica Francen Aquino, Tuguegarao

Cristeta Longey, 24, of Benguet was originally listed as a candidate but she withdrew from the competition. Imelda Bautista Schweighart, 30, of Kalibo, Aklan was a candidate and she participated in several pre-coronation activities but on March 28, 2026, she was disqualified.

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