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January 17, 2026 | 11:31am
The Philippines' Krishnah Gravidez is named Miss World Asia 2025 at the end of the 72nd Miss World pageant in Telengana, India on May 31, 2025.
Miss World Philippines via Instagram
MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-four official delegates for the Miss World Philippines 2026 pageant were formally presented through a sashing ceremony at the Golden Ballroom of Okada Manila.
The ladies sashayed before members of the media in identical Bench bikinis and blue gowns of their choice.
Margarethe Elize Romano from the Filipino Community of the United Kingdom, Valerie Pawid West of Ifugao, and Jayvee Lyn Lorejo of Davao region were chosen at the end of the presentation as "Darlings of the Press."
"Miss World Philippines kicks off 2026 with its annual pageant; starting the year with a bang! We also give thanks for the blessings and harvest of crowns from last year's competitions," said the pageant's national director Arnold L. Vegafria.
This year's lineup is composed of:
- Nikki Malabuyoc Lorzano (Batangas Province)
- Carolyn Kean Tuquero (Bauan, Batangas)
- Gwen Marie Perion (Bukidnon)
- Jayvee Lyn Lorejo (Davao Region)
- Imani Ja'asia Quiban-Smith (FilComm Hawaii)
- Marizza Delgado (FilComm New York)
- Angel Abergas (FilComm Singapore)
- Margarethe Elize Romano (FilComm United Kingdom)
- Valerie Pawid West (Ifugao)
- Christal Briseis Peralta (Iligan City)
- Zia Ainhize Arboleda (Laguna)
- Anne de Mesa (Manila)
- Zoe Sofia Gabon (Naga City)
- Cindy Valencia (Negros Island Region)
- Meridith Bobadilla (Occidental Mindoro)
- Ronette Castillo (Oriental Mindoro)
- Gabrielle Fuentes Galapia (Pampanga)
- Asia Rose Simpson (Quezon City)
- Kiana Rose Henson (Quezon Province)
- Lorraine Ojimba (Rizal Province)
- Olivia Grace Reilly (Sultan Kudarat)
- Cherline Dalangin (Valenzuela City)
- Ansha Lichelle Jones (Zamboanga City)
- Roveelaine Eve Castillo (Zamboanga Peninsula)
Gabon from Naga City and West from Ifugao both competed in the most recent Miss Universe Philippines pageant, the latter for her province through the Filipino Society of New York.
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West fared between the two by finishing in the Top 24 and was a joint winner for Best National Costume with four other delegates.
The year before Ojimba of Rizal Prvonice was initially going to represent Quezon City but withdrew due to health reasons and was replaced by Cam Lagmay.
Delgado from the Filipino Community of New York was the first Filipino-American to win the Miss New York USA title in 2024 after three attempts.
Bobadilla from Occidental Mindoro was the 2nd Runner-up in last year's Miss Teen Earth International 2025 while Jones of Zamboanga City was a runner-up at Miss Philippines Earth 2024.
More contestants have minor pageant expience including Lorzano from Batangas Province, Simpson from Quezon City, and Dalangin from Valenzuela City.
Aside from the Miss World Philippines 2026 crown, three other titles are up for grabs: Miss Global Philippines, Universal Woman Philippines, and Miss Tourism International Philippines.
The voting period for the People's Choice Award runs until the coronation day on February 3, to be held at the Mall of Asia Arena. Outgoing queen Krishnah Marie Gravidez will crown her successor. Stay tuned! — with reports from Kristofer Purnell
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