Candidates lineup

 Confirmed MUPh 2026 delegates

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte

With the 74th Miss Universe pageant culminated in Bangkok, and a bevy of controversial issues notwithstanding, the competition for the next titleholder goes on - even with ownership of the MUO still on shaky ground!

And despite Puerto Rico bowing out as host country for the 75th edition, local pageants across the Philippine archipelago have continued. Several representatives have already been crowned and/or appointed.

Among the contestants are crossover queens Imelda Schweighart (Kalibo, Aklan), former Miss Earth Philippines, and Ashley Subijano Montenegro (Luisiana, Laguna), former Miss Eco Philuppines.

The other Miss Universe Philippines 2026 entrants, to date, are:

- Alexandra Krishna Oriño (Albay)

- Megan Larrise Baldevia (Bacolod City)

- Janela Recio (Baguio City)

- Kathleen Caseñas (Batangas)

- Cristela Longey (Benguet)

- Princess Ryla Hernandez (Cabanatuan City)

- Erica Jean Cadayday (Camiguin)

- Charieze Lianne Cacayorin (Hawaii)

- Trexy Paris Roxas (Iligan City)

- Ysabel Cecilia Prats (Laguna)

- Kareyl May Cabahug (Leyte)

- Maxine Louise Martin (Negros Occidental)

- Maria Fatima Alsowyed (Negros Oriental)

- Jaia Lyn Aluning (Northwest USA)

- Neil Silva (Occidental Mindoro)

- Guizzelle De Leon (Parañaque)

- Catherine Wardle (Samar Island)

- Jenrose Javier (Sultan Kudarat)

- Chrystel Mae Correos (Tandag City)

- Marian dela Cruz Arellano (Tarlac)

- Janica Francen Aquino (Tuguegarao City)

- Michelle Burchelle (United Kingdom)

Outgoing titleholder Maria Ahtisa Manalo will crown her successor at the culmination of the pre-pageant activities in April. Stay tuned!