A new era of queens rises at Binibining Pilipinas 2026

Thirty-six candidates officially enter Binibining Pilipinas 2026, marking the pageant’s 62nd year with a competitive mix of experienced contenders and fresh faces vying for two coveted crowns.

Thirty-six women from across the country are stepping into the spotlight as official candidates of the prestigious Binibining Pilipinas 2026, following their announcement on March 23 after a rigorous final screening.

Now in its 62nd year, the pageant continues to stand as one of the Philippines’ most enduring platforms for beauty, purpose, and national pride, consistently shaping the country into a global powerhouse in the world of pageantry.

This year, two coveted crowns are at stake, mirroring the format of the previous edition. The winners will carry on the legacy of reigning titleholders Katrina Anne Johnson and Annabelle McDonnell, while two more standout candidates will be named as runners-up.

Meet the official 2026 roster

This year’s delegates, in the order they were announced, are:

• Britney Angel Rubino
• Ma. Kathrina Pauline Cudia
• Nathalie Magat
• Elli Rose Elola
• Jarina Sandhu
• Joahnna Lee Ucol
• Julie Mae Villanueva
• Iris Oresca
• Nicole Sobria
• Christine Jorelle Usaraga
• Alisa Keith Irugin
• Zillani Eve Rojas
• Juliane Raine Antonio
• Kristeen Mia Lucero
• Tracy Mae Sunio
• Shara Maxine Barber
• Ivy Padilla
• Angelica Arwin Evora
• Anjani Pradeep Kumar
• Stacey de Ocampo
• Samantha Marie Zabarte
• Sasha-Juli Belle Lacuna
• Kaye Pastelero
• Anne Klein Castro
• Camille Bernadette Martin
• Mary Adeline Ramirez
• Ain Niqyla Abad
• Marinella Catangay
• Gwyneth Jemimah Chan
• Pauline Thea Ann Ibuyan
• Gwendoline Meliz Soriano
• Arah Jasmin Reguyal
• Georgette Nicole Coronacion
• Patricia Lynn Beerda
• Trisha Irish Marie Rosales
• Mylene Manschus

Beyond beauty, the 2026 roster is marked by experience, diversity, and quiet determination. Several candidates are no strangers to the pageant stage. Among them are Gwendoline Meliz Soriano, Jarina Sandhu, and Sasha Lacuna, who previously made waves as semifinalists in Miss Universe Philippines.

Also joining the lineup are Anne Klein Castro and Stacey De Ocampo, both titleholders from Mutya ng Pilipinas 2024, adding further depth and competitive edge to this year’s batch.

Familiar faces continue to emerge, including Tracy Mae Sunio, who previously competed during the pageant’s milestone diamond edition, as well as seasoned contenders Patricia Lynn Beerda and Ivy Padilla, both bringing valuable experience to the competition.

Reigning alongside Johnson and McDonnell are last year’s runners-up, Dalia Varde Khattab and Kathleen Enid Espenido, who complete the circle of queens set to pass on their crowns.

 

 

This year, two coveted crowns are at stake, mirroring the format of the previous edition. Beyond beauty, the 2026 roster is marked by experience, diversity, and quiet determination.

 

 

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