NatCos Competition
MUPh announces Top 6 2026 entries By Earl D.C. Bracamonte The Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) organization revealed the top six entries at the culmination of the National Competition last night in Pangasinan. Leading the awardees was Baguio City’s Roxie Baeyens with her swan decked costume that was inspired by the Burnham Park rides. Also chosen was Pampanga’s Allyson Hetland who wore a beautifully executed Mestiza dress. The other awardees were Jacqueline Gulrajani (Tacloban City), Nicklyn Jutay (Iloilo Province), Alexandria Colmenares (Negris Occidental), and hometown girl Donna Rein Nuguid (Pangasinan). Other noteworthy ensembles included Apriel Smith’s (Cebu City) ‘Queen of the Holy Waters’ inspired from the Sinulog Festival. Felicia Aldana’s (Bacoor City) shellfish inspired ensemble that harkened to the profusion of mussels from her city. Charieze Lianne Cacayorin’s (Ilocos Norte) homage to our sea-faring tradition and Austronesian heritage. Justine Felizarta’s (Manila) ho...
