Press Presentation

 Miss World Philippines 2026 delegates meet the pageant media

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte

Twenty-four official delegates for the Miss World Philippines 2026 pageant were formally presented through a sashing ceremony at the Golden Ballroom of Okada Manila. The ladies sashayed before members of the media in identical Bench bikinis and blue gowns of their choice.

At the close of the press presentation, three delegates were chosen as 'Darlings of the Press.' They were Margarethe Elize Romano (FilComm United Kingdom), Valerie Pawid West (Ifugao), and Jayvee Lyn Lorejo (Davao Region).

"Miss World Philippines kicks off 2026 with its annual pageant; starting the year with a bang! We also give thanks for the blessings and harvest of crowns from last year's competitions. We help local tourism using our pageant platform - Beauty with a Purpose," enthused MWP national director Arnold L. Vegafria.

This year's lineup is comprized of:

- Nikki Malabuyoc Lorzano (Batangas Province)

- Carolyn Kean Tuquero (Bauan, Batangas)

- Gwen Marie Perion (Bukidnon)

-;Jayvee Lyn Lorejo (Davao Region)

- Imani Ja'asia Quiban-Smith (FilComm Hawaii)

- Marizza Delgado (FilComm New York)

- Angel Abergas (FilComm Singapore)

- Margarethe Elize Romano (FilComm United Kingdom)

- Valerie Pawid West Ifugao)

- Christal Brises Peralta (Iligan City)

- Zia Ainhize Arboleda (Laguna)

- Anne de Mesa (Manila)

- Zoe Sofia Gabon (Naga City)

- Cindy Valencia (Negros Island Region)

- Meredith Bobadilla (Occidental Mindoro)

- Ronette Castillo (Oriental Mindoro)

- Gabrielle Fuentes Galapia (Pampanga)

- Asia Rose Simpson (Quezon City)

- Kianna Rose Henson (Quezon Province)

- Lorraine Ojimba (Rizal Province)

- Olivia Grace Reilly (Sultan Kudarat)

- Cherline Dalangin (Valenzuela City)

- Ansha Lichelle Jones (Zamboanga City)

- Roveelaine Eve Castillo (Zamboanga Peninsula)

Aside from the Miss World Philippines 2026 crown, three other titles are up for grabs. These are the Miss Global Philippines, Universal Woman Philippines, and Miss Tourism International Philippines. The voting period for the People's Choice Award runs until coronation day, Feb 3rd.

The 2026 Miss World Philippines coronation night unfolds on Feb 3 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Outgoing queen Krishnah Marie Gravidez will crown her successor. Stay tuned!