April Rose Simpson
QC wins Miss World Philippines 2026 title By Earl D.C. Bracamonte April Rose Simpson of Quezon City bested 23 other delegates to be adjudged as Miss World Philippines 2026. She was crowned by outgoing queen Krishnah Marie Gravidez and reigning Miss World titleholder Suchata “Opal” Chuangsri of Thailand at the close of the competition. April fast-tracked herself by winning two pre-pageant competitions – the Talent challenge and Beauty with a Purpose project – aside from being named as one of the Best in Swimsuit winners earlier in the evening. Best in National Costume winner Anne de Mesa of Manila was declared 1st runner-up and was crowned by last year’s Universal Woman Philippines titleholder Jasmin Omay. Head-to-head challenge winner and Toledo Medical, as well as Hikari Skin Essentials, ambassador Gabrielle Fuentes Galapia of Pampanga was announced as 2nd runner-up and was crowned by last year’s 2nd runner-up Sophia Bianca Santos, who also represented Pampanga. In a separate an...
