Qualifying Rounds
How the MUPh 2026 semifinal placements will go about By Earl D.C. Bracamonte The Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) organization has introduced a refreshed format that would allow more delegates to shine at every stage of the competition. Each week features a key segment, giving supporters more ways to follow the journey of their favorites and support them, especially on the Maya app. So from 50 delegates, the competition moved through the Evening Gown prelimimary, the closed door interview, and swimsuit round; resulting in the first cut of Top 40 qualifiers. That’s why, Week 1, voted from April 5 to 11, saw 20 delegates voted on the Maya app and another 20 chosen by the selection committee and were anmounced as the Top 40 last April 11. At every stage, delegates advance through a combination of Maya votes and the selection committee’s evaluation – bringing aficionados closer to the semifinal round and unto the moment of revealing who takes the spotlight on coronation night. The f...
