By Annalyn S. Jusay
The grand coronation night of Miss World Philippines will be held on Feb. 3 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, with the organization officially presenting its 24 candidates to the media at the Golden Ballroom of Okada Manila on Jan. 16.
In his opening remarks, Miss World Philippines national director Arnold L. Vegafria expressed hope that the country's second blue crown is within reach, following Megan Young's win in 2013. He noted that last year's representative, Krishnah Gravidez, came close after being named Miss World Asia 2025 at the 72nd Miss World pageant held in Telangana, India.
"Krishnah set the bar high with her near-finish last year, but we pray that we remain consistent with our winning track record," he noted.
Aside from the main winner, the Feb. 3 pageant will also crown the candidates who will represent the Philippines in Universal Woman 2026 and Miss Global 2026.
This year's official candidates are the following:
1. Nikki Malabuyoc Lorzano - Batangas
2. Carolyn Kean Tuquero - Bauan, Batangas
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3. Gwen Marie Perion - Bukidnon
4. Jayvee Lyn Lorejo - Davao Region
5. Imani Ja'Asia Quiban-Smith - Filipino Community of Hawaii
6. Marizza Delgado - Filipino Community of New York
7. Angel Abergas - Filipino Community of Singapore
8. Margarethe Elize Romano - Filipino Community of United Kingdom
9. Valerie Pawid West - Ifugao
10. Christal Briseis Polancos - Iligan City
11. Zia Ainhize Arboleda - Laguna
12. Anne De Mesa - Manila
13. Zoe Sofia Gabon - Naga City
14. Cindy Valencia - Negros Island Region
15. Meridith Bobadilla - Occidental Mindoro
16. Ronette Castillo - Oriental Mindoro
17. Jiji Galapia - Pampanga
18. Asia Rose Simpson - Quezon City
19. Kiana Rose Henson - Quezon Province
20. Lorraine Ojimba - Rizal Province
21. Olivia Grace Reilly - Sultan Kudarat
22. Cherline Dalangin - Valenzuela
23. Ansha Lichelle Jones - Zamboanga City
24. Roveelaine Eve Castillo - Zamboanga Peninsula
At the event, three candidates were named the Darling of the Press based on their beauty, personality, and stage presence. They are: Miss Davao Region Jayvee Lyn Lorejo, Miss Ifugao Valerie West, and Miss FilCom UK Margarethe Romano.
The candidates will now proceed to a series of fast-track competitions, including Top Model, Talent, Sports Challenge, Multimedia Challenge, and Head-to-Head Challenge. This will all culminate in a Charity Gala Night scheduled on Jan. 29 at the Okada Manila Grand Ballroom.
Vegafria noted that one of its accomplishments this year was acquiring more franchise partners. This led to the participation of Filipino communities in Hawaii, New York, Singapore, the United Kingdom, as well as in Davao City, Ifugao Province, Iligan City, and Sultan Kudarat.
"This is part of our organization's push for inclusivity and our legacy of promoting local tourism. I always say pageantry is the best and cheapest platform to promote our tourism industry. If the government will not do anything to promote, then we will take the initiative ourselves because we love our country," he stressed.
Miss World Philippines 2026 is presented by: JuanHand in cooperation with Bench, Bench Body, and Bench Active. Major sponsors are: GlutaLipo, Philippine Airlines, Honest Glow, Hikari, Hotel 101, SY Glow, Discovery Suites, Monarch Montage Skin Science and Medical Aesthetics International, Nova Aesthetic and Wellness Clinic, and co-sponsors MWell, Hairfix, Megan Beauty, Nutriexpert, Deoflex, and Nook Salon + Estetik.
Miss World PH also gives thanks to: John Robert Powers, SysProtech, Reyes-Tacandong and Company, City of Pasig, Jojo Bragais, Southville, Power House, Victoria Sports Club, Kembot Studios, Sta. Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, Peculiar Eyewear, Proshot, Flower Bouquet by Abbey Abad, and Flower Bouquet by Muelo.
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