MANILA, Philippines – The Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) 2026 pageant culminates tonight, Saturday, May 2, at the Mall of Asia Arena, where a new queen will be crowned to represent the country at the Miss Universe 2026 competition.
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| Delegates competed in a special swimsuit competition in Misamis Occidental. Photo courtesy: Miss Universe Philippines |
The grand coronation night begins at 7:00 P.M., with the full list of winners and results to be updated on this page as they are officially announced.
Reigning queen Maria Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province will pass on her crown at the end of the event. Her successor will go on to compete in the Miss Universe 2026 pageant, set to take place in Puerto Rico this November.
This year’s competition features 50 delegates from across the country and introduces a revamped format. The pageant held a month-long preliminary competition, with semifinalists determined through a combination of judges’ scores and public voting.
Here are the Final results of Miss Universe Philippines 2026
| Final Results | Candidate |
|---|---|
| Miss Universe Philippines 2026 | |
| 1st Runner Up | |
| 2nd Runner Up |
Top 7 Miss Universe Philippines 2026
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Top 15 Miss Universe Philippines 2026
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Semifinalists: Top 30 Miss Universe Philippines 2026
- Albay – Alexandra Oriño
- Muntinlupa – Adela-Mae Marshall
- Sultan Kudarat – Jenrose Javier
- Sarangani – Nicole Cruz
Public Voting
- Cavite – Jencel Caña
- Ilocos Norte – Charieze Cacayorin
- Negros Occidental – Alex Colmenares
- Mountain Province – Lyneree Montero-Yodong
- Pangasinan – Donna Nuguid
- Quezon – Ella Evangelista
- Rizal – Alicia Buendia
- San Jose, Negros Oriental – Jayka Munsayac
- Sultan Kudarat – Jenrose Javier
- Tandag – Chrystel Correos
Special Awards
| Award | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Aqua Boracay | |
| Miss Ever Bilena |
Road to the Crown
Ahead of coronation night, 10 candidates have already secured spots in the semifinals after topping the third preliminary voting round on the “U Vote” platform via Maya.
Another semifinalist will be named Best in Swimsuit, also determined through online voting, and will be announced during the live show.
They will be joined by:
- 10 candidates with the highest scores from the selection committee
- 5 brand award winners
- 5 wildcard picks
All of them will advance to the semifinal round.
Adding a new interactive twist, viewers worldwide will help shape the results through real-time online voting, effectively becoming part of the judging panel.
Competition Format
- Semifinalists compete in the swimsuit round, trimming the field to 15 candidates
- The evening gown competition follows, narrowing the finalists to 7
- From this group, the winner and her runners-up will be announced
Where to Watch
- Empire Philippines’ YouTube channel (livestream)
- One PH (live telecast)
- Cignal Play app (simulcast)
A delayed telecast will air on TV5 the following day.
Special Guests and Performers
International drag superstar Marina Summers returns to the Miss Universe Philippines stage—this time as host. She previously performed in the opening number of the 2024 edition.
Joining the celebration tonight are Marco Gumabao, Gabbi Carballo, Rabiya Mateo, Kirk Bondad, Yllana Aduana, Ralph De Leon, Kat Llegado, Swann Lavigne, Veena Praveenar, Jake Cuenca, Sergio Azuaga, Kitt Cortez, and Celeste Cortesi.
Singer Jason Dy and P-pop boy group BGYO are set to perform during the show.
Also gracing the event are international pageant personalities, including:
- Veena Praveenar Singh, Miss Universe 2025 first runner-up from Thailand
- Zhao Na, Miss Universe China 2025
