The Miss Universe Philippines 2026 is set to culminate with a coronation show on Saturday, May 2, as beauty queens from all over the country and other Filipino communities abroad slug it out to become the country’s next representative on the global stage.
READ: Miss Universe Philippines 2026: What to expect at the coronation show
- The coronation show will take place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena at 7 P.M., with a live telecast on One PH and streamed in real-time on the Empire PH YouTube channel and Cignal app.
- Reigning Miss Universe Philippines Ma. Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon province is set to relinquish her crown to one of the 50 ladies aspiring to succeed her on the Miss Universe stage, to be held in Puerto Rico.
- Among the personalities who will watch the coronation show are Miss Universe (Asiana) vice president and Miss Grand International president Nawat Itsaragrisil, Thai beauty queen and Miss Universe 2025 first runner-up Veena Praveenar Singh, and 2025 Miss Universe China, and the country’s national director Zhao Na.
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30 IN THE RACE FOR THE CROWN
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) May 2, 2026Meet the Top 30 contenders vying for the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 crown.Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/ZBa1ZONwqT pic.twitter.com/m9gEmFIbzi
THE RUNNERS-UP
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) May 2, 2026LOOK: Miss Universe Philippines 2025 runners-up Winwyn Marquez and Yllana Aduana introduce the MUPH executives. | @diyarista Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/ZBa1ZOO4gr pic.twitter.com/B27welJg70
ECO KING & QUEEN
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) May 2, 2026
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HISTORY-MAKING KWEEN
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) May 2, 2026
IT’S SHOWTIME
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) May 2, 2026LOOK: The #MissUniversePhilippines2026 delegates take the stage for the opening number. Who do you think will win the crown? | @diyarista • Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/ZBa1ZOO4gr pic.twitter.com/8PxCJQIhMb
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MARINA LIGHTS UP THE STAGE
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) May 2, 2026LOOK: International drag superstar Marina Summers returns to host the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 coronation night. |
: EmpirePH/YouTubeFollow our live updates here: https://t.co/ZBa1ZONwqT pic.twitter.com/WgXvjmbdws
ACES IN THE HOUSE
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) May 2, 2026LOOK: The “Aces of P-Pop” serenade the crowd at the #MissUniversePhilippines2026 coronation. | @diyarista • Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/ZBa1ZOO4gr pic.twitter.com/CtYAgFToaW
HERE COMES THE QUEEN
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) May 2, 2026LOOK: Reigning Miss Universe Philippines Ahtisa Manalo graces the stage of Miss Universe Philippines 2026 coronation night. |
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IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) May 2, 2026
READY FOR THE SHOW
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) May 2, 2026LOOK: The crowd at the Mall of Asia Arena are ready for the #MissUniversePhilippines2026 coronation. Fifty delegates are vying for the crown. Who are you rooting for? | @diyarista pic.twitter.com/AvaURUxvkm
BEAUTY ALL AROUND
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) May 2, 2026LOOK: Binibining Pilipinas 2026 aspirants Anjali Kumar and Sasha Lacuna (MUPH-Tarlac 2025), and MUPH VP Mags Cue and her son actor Andre Cue are spotted at the #MissUniversePhilippines2026 coronation. | via @diyarista pic.twitter.com/CyBI4nY9yC
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