Miss World Philippines 2026 was the 13th edition of the Miss World Philippines pageant. It was held on February 3, 2026, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
Krishnah Gravidez of Baguio crowned Asia Rose Simpson of Quezon City at the end of the event. Simpson represented the Philippines at Miss World 2026, where she reached the Top 12.
Background Location and date
The Miss World Philippines Organization announced that the pageant will take place on February 3, 2026, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
Selection of delegates The organization announced the 24 entrants competing for the title at an event at the Okada Manila on January 16, 2026. National director Arnold Vegafria stated that the organization sought to recruit "new faces" from different provinces for the competition.
Titles contested In addition to the main winner, who will be sent to Miss World 2026, the pageant will name delegates to other international beauty pageants: Miss Global, Miss Asia Pacific International, Universal Woman, Miss Tourism Worldwide, Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International, and Face of Beauty International.
Results Placements PlacementContestantInternational PlacementMiss World Philippines 2026 Quezon City – Asia Rose Simpson Top 12 – Miss World 20261st Princess Manila – Anne De Mesa2nd Princess Pampanga – Gabrielle GalapiaTop 10 Batangas – Nicole Kristine Lorzano Davao Region – Jayvee Lyn Lorejo Filipino Community of New York – Marizza Delgado Filipino Community of the United Kingdom – Margarethe Elize Romano Ifugao – Valerie West Rizal – Lorraine Ojimba Sultan Kudarat – Olivia Grace ReillyTop 15 Bukidnon – Gwen Marie Perion Iligan – Christal Briseis Polancos Naga, Camarines Sur – Zoe Sofia Gabon Negros Island Region – Cindy Agnes Valencia Zamboanga City – Ansha Lichelle Jones
Appointed titleholders TitleDelegateInternational Placement Miss Global Philippines 2026 Davao Region – Jayvee Lyn Lorejo (assumed) – Miss Global 2026 Ifugao – Valerie West (resigned) Did not compete Miss Asia Pacific International Philippines 2026 Pampanga – Gabrielle Galapia – Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 Miss Tourism International Philippines 2026 Davao Region – Jayvee Lyn Lorejo (promoted) Did not compete Universal Woman Philippines 2026 Filipino Community of New York – Marizza Delgado – Universal Woman 2026 Miss Tourism Worldwide Philippines 2026 Manila – Anne De Mesa Winner – Miss Tourism Worldwide 2026 Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International Philippines 2026 Rizal – Lorraine Ojimba – Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2026 Miss Teen International Philippines 2026 Sultan Kudarat – Olivia Grace Reilly (resigned) Did not compete
Special awards
Major awards AwardContestantBest in Evening Gown Filipino Community of New York – Marizza DelgadoBest in National Costume Manila – Anne De MesaBest in Swimsuit Ifugao – Valerie West Quezon City – Asia Rose SimpsonMiss Congeniality Filipino Community of Singapore – Angel AbergasMiss Photogenic Davao Region – Jayvee Lyn Lorejo
Sponsor awards AwardWinnerDr. Toledo Cosmetics Ambassador Davao Region – Jayvee Lyn Lorejo Filipino Community of New York – Marizza Delgado Quezon City – Asia Rose SimpsonFace of Nova Filipino Community of the United Kingdom – Margarethe RomanoMiss Bench Davao Region – Jayvee Lyn LorejoMiss Bench Active Ifugao – Valerie WestMiss Bench Body Rizal – Lorraine OjimbaMiss Chic Wellness Ifugao – Valerie WestMiss GlutaLipo Davao Region – Jayvee Lyn LorejoMiss Graze Yourself Ifugao – Valerie WestMiss Hairfix Davao Region – Jayvee Lyn LorejoMiss Hikari Davao Region – Jayvee Lyn Lorejo Ifugao – Valerie West Pampanga – Gabrielle GalapiaMiss Honest Glow Ifugao – Valerie WestMiss Hotel 101 Davao Region – Jayvee Lyn LorejoMiss JuanHand Bukidnon – Gwen PerionMiss Megan Beauty Pampanga – Gabrielle GalapiaMiss Monarch Montage International Ifugao – Valerie WestMiss Nook SalonMiss NutriXpertMiss ProshotMiss SVS Salon Davao Region – Jayvee Lyn LorejoMiss Tasty FitMWell Health and Wellness Ambassador Pampanga – Gabrielle GalapiaToledo Med Ambassador Davao Region – Jayvee Lyn Lorejo
Pageant
Format
The results of the Gala Night, held on January 29, 2026, at the Okada Manila in Parañaque, determined the first set of semi-finalists for the competition. Additional semi-finalists were named through the fast track events conducted leading up to the finale.
Broadcast TV5 will serve as the broadcaster of the event on free television, accompanied by livestreams on Facebook and YouTube. Beauty queens Maria Gigante, Jasmine Omay, and Tracy Perez will serve as the presenters.
Fast Track events Leading up to the final round, a number of fast track events were held to pre-select semi-finalists.
Beauty with a Purpose On January 20, 2026, the Beauty with a Purpose event took place at the Victoria Sports Tower in Quezon City. The eleven semi-finalists were announced on the same event. The winner who will be announced on February 3 will automatically have a spot in the semi-finals.
Advanced to the Top 15 via Beauty with a Purpose.
Placement Contestant RefWinner Quezon City – Asia Rose Simpson Top 11 Bukidnon – Gwen Marie Perion Davao Region – Jayvee Lyn Lorejo Filipino Community of New York – Marizza Delgado Filipino Community of the United Kingdom – Margarethe Elize Romano Ifugao – Valerie West Iligan – Christal Briseis Polancos Negros Island Region – Cindy Agnes Valencia Oriental Mindoro – Ronette Castillo Quezon – Kiana Rose Henson Zamboanga Peninsula – Roveelaine Eve Castillo
Dances of the Philippines Best in National Costume On January 29, the candidates donned in cultural attire during the Dances of the Philippines segment which took place during the Miss World Philippines Charity Gala Night at the Grand Ballroom at the Okada Manila. The eight semi-finalists were announced on the same event. The winner will be announced on February 3.
Advanced to the Top 15 via Dances of the Philippines Best in National Costume.
Placement Contestant RefWinner Manila – Anne De MesaTop 8 Davao Region – Jayvee Lyn Lorejo Filipino Community of the United Kingdom – Margarethe Elize Romano Ifugao – Valerie West Negros Island Region – Cindy Agnes Valencia Quezon City – Asia Rose Simpson Rizal – Lorraine Ojimba Zamboanga City – Ansha Lichelle Jones
Head to Head Challenge On January 21, 2026, the Head to Head Challenge were held at Southville International School and Colleges in Las Piñas. The top 8 were announced at the same event, with the final two being announced afterwards on January 22. The winner who will be announced will automatically have a spot in the semifinals.
Advanced to the Top 15 via Head to Head Challenge.
Placement Contestant RefWinner Pampanga – Gabrielle GalapiaRunner-up Ifugao – Valerie West Top 8 Davao Region – Jayvee Lyn Lorejo Manila – Anne De Mesa Naga City – Zoe Sofia Gabon Quezon City – Asia Rose Simpson Rizal – Lorraine Ojimba Zamboanga City – Ansha Lichelle Jones
Miss Charity On January 29, the Miss World Philippines Charity Gala Night at the Grand Ballroom at the Okada Manila was held. The four semi-finalists for the Miss Charity title were announced on the same event. The winner will be announced on February 3.
Advanced to the Top 15 via Miss Charity.
Placement Contestant RefWinner Ifugao – Valerie West Top 4 Davao Region – Jayvee Lyn Lorejo Filipino Community of the United Kingdom – Margarethe Elize Romano Iligan – Christal Briseis Polancos
Miss Multimedia Advanced to the Top 15 via Multimedia Challenge.
Placement Contestant RefWinner Naga – Zoe Sofia Gabon
Miss Talent On January 29, the Talent competition took place during the Miss World Philippines Charity Gala Night at the Grand Ballroom at the Okada Manila. The six semi-finalists performed on the same event. The winner will be announced on February 3.
Advanced to the Top 15 via Miss Talent.
Placement Contestant RefWinner Quezon City – Asia Rose SimpsonTop 6 Batangas – Nicole Kristine Lorzano Ifugao – Valerie West Laguna – Criszia Ainhize Arboleda Occidental Mindoro – Meridith Bobadilla Rizal – Lorraine Ojimba
Online Voting Advanced to the Top 10 via Online Voting.
Placement Contestant RefWinner Davao Region – Jayvee Lyn Lorejo1st Runner-up Ifugao – Valerie West 2nd Runner-up Filipino Community of the United Kingdom – Margarethe Elize Romano
Sports Challenge Advanced to the Top 15 via Sports Challenge.
Placement Contestant RefWinner Ifugao – Valerie WestTop 8 Bauan, Batangas – Carolyn Kean Tuquero Bukidnon – Gwen Marie Perion Filipino Community of Hawaii – Imani Ja'Asia Smith Filipino Community of New York – Marizza Delgado Manila – Anne De Mesa Quezon City – Asia Rose Simpson Rizal – Lorraine Ojimba
Swimsuit Challenge On January 29, the Bench Swimsuit event took place during the Miss World Philippines Charity Gala Night at the Grand Ballroom at the Okada Manila. The nine semi-finalists were announced on the same event. The winner will be announced on February 3.
Advanced to the Top 15 via Swimsuit Challenge.
Placement Contestant RefWinner Rizal – Lorraine OjimbaTop 9 Davao Region – Jayvee Lyn Lorejo Filipino Community of New York – Marizza Delgado Filipino Community of the United Kingdom – Margarethe Elize Romano Ifugao – Valerie West Iligan – Christal Briseis Polancos Manila – Anne De Mesa Quezon City – Asia Rose Simpson Zamboanga City – Ansha Lichelle Jones
Top Model Challenge On January 29, the Top Model event took place during the Miss World Philippines Charity Gala Night at the Grand Ballroom at the Okada Manila. The nine semi-finalists were announced on the same event. The winner who will be announced on February 3 will automatically have a spot in the semi-finals.
Advanced to the Top 15 via Top Model Challenge.
Placement Contestant RefWinner Davao Region – Jayvee Lyn LorejoTop 9 Filipino Community of New York – Marizza Delgado Filipino Community of the United Kingdom – Margarethe Elize Romano Ifugao – Valerie West Iligan – Christal Briseis Polancos Manila – Anne De Mesa Pampanga – Gabrielle Galapia Quezon City – Asia Rose Simpson Rizal – Lorraine Ojimba
Contestants The following contestants will be competing for the title: LocalityContestantAgeNotesBatangas22Bauan, Batangas23Bukidnon24Competed at Miss Philippines Earth 2024Davao Region24Filipino Community of Hawaii—Runner-up at Miss Universe Philippines Hawaii 2025Filipino Community of New York26Winner of Miss New York Earth USA 2022Top 20 semi-finalist at Miss Earth USA 2022Winner of Miss New York USA 2024Top 20 semi-finalist at Miss USA 2024Filipino Community of Singapore27Filipino Community of the United Kingdom—Runner-up at Miss Universe Philippines United Kingdom 2024Ifugao22Winner of Miss Universe Philippines New York 2025Top 24 semi-finalist at Miss Universe Philippines 2025Iligan—Laguna—Manila26Top 24 semi-finalist at Miss World Philippines 2021Top 12 semi-finalist at Binibining Pilipinas 2022Top 14 semi-finalist at Binibining Pilipinas 2025 Winner of Miss Tourism Worldwide 2026Naga, Camarines Sur24Winner of Miss Universe Philippines Virginia 2025Competed at Miss Universe Philippines 2025Negros Island Region—Occidental Mindoro18Oriental Mindoro24Pampanga26Quezon—Quezon City18Competed at Miss Teen USA 2023 representing New MexicoRizal26Sultan Kudarat18Valenzuela18Zamboanga City19Runner-Up at Miss Philippines Earth 2024Zamboanga Peninsula—
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