Miss Universe Philippines 2026 People's Choice Award first Top 5 bared

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MANILA, Philippines — The Miss Universe Philippines organization announced the results for the first canvassing of the People’s Choice Award contenders.

In alphabetical order, the delegates who made the People's Choice Award Top 5 are: 

• Jencel Mansala Caina (Cavite)
• Charieze Lianne Cacayorin (Ilocos Norte – representing the Filipino Society of Hawaii)
• Lyneree Montero Yodong (Mountain Province)
• Alicia Chelsea Buendia (Rizal – representing the Filipino Society of Southern California), and
• Jayka Noelle Munsayac (San Jose, Negros Oriental – representing the Filipino Society of Washington)

The People’s Choice Award grants the winning delegates certain placements in the competition. It is made in partnership with corporate sponsor Pina Beauty.

The Top 3 delegates with the highest Pina Beauty votes cast will automatically advance to the semifinals.

The delegate with the highest number of votes will advance to the second cut, the Top 15.

While the delegate with the highest number of votes cast will automatically advance to the final cut, the Top 7, which makes her one step closer to the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 crown, a runner-up position, or be given one of the other titles from the Miss Philippines organization.

Pina soap bars can be readily purchased from online sites Shoppe, Tiktok, and Lazada. Only certified purchases will be counted. Every P1 spent is equal to one vote.

The Pina Beauty online poll will run until coronation night that will unfold on Labor Day, May 1. Stay tuned!

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