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Miss Universe Philippines 2026 candidates include Imelda Schweighart (left) and Ashley Subijano Montenegro (right).
Imelda Schweighart, Ashley Subijano Montenegro via Instagram
MANILA, Philippines — With the culmination of the 74th Miss Universe in Bangkok last November amid controversial issues still hounding the organization, the competition for the next titleholder goes on — even with ownership of the Miss Universe Organization standing on shaky ground!
And despite Puerto Rico bowing out as host country for the 75th edition, local pageants across the Philippine archipelago have continued. Several representatives have already been crowned and/or appointed.
Among the contestants are crossover queens Imelda Schweighart (Kalibo, Aklan), Miss Earth Philippines 2016, and Ashley Subijano Montenegro (Luisiana, Laguna), former Miss Eco Philippines 2022.
Here are the confirmed Miss Universe Philippines 2026 entrants:
- Alexandra Krishna Oriño (Albay)
- Megan Larrise Baldevia (Bacolod City)
- Janela Recio (Baguio City)
- Kathleen Caseñas (Batangas)
- Cristela Longey (Benguet)
- Princess Ryla Hernandez (Cabanatuan City)
- Erica Jean Cadayday (Camiguin)
- Charieze Lianne Cacayorin (Hawaii)
- Trexy Paris Roxas (Iligan City)
- Imelda Schweighart (Kalibo, Aklan)
- Ysabel Cecilia Prats (Laguna)
- Kareyl May Cabahug (Leyte)
- Ashley Subijano Montenegro (Luisiana, Laguna)
- Maxine Louise Martin (Negros Occidental)
- Maria Fatima Alsowyed (Negros Oriental)
- Jaia Lyn Aluning (Northwest USA)
- Neil Silva (Occidental Mindoro)
- Guizzelle De Leon (Parañaque)
- Catherine Wardle (Samar Island)
- Jenrose Javier (Sultan Kudarat)
- Chrystel Mae Correos (Tandag City)
- Marian dela Cruz Arellano (Tarlac)
- Janica Francen Aquino (Tuguegarao City)
- Michelle Burchelle (United Kingdom)
Outgoing titleholder Maria Ahtisa Manalo will crown her successor at the culmination of the pre-pageant activities in April. Stay tuned!
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