Patricia Ella Evangelista, a licensed civil engineer and beauty queen from Padre Burgos, Quezon, is in the running to become the next Miss Universe Philippines' (MUPH) 2026.
It shows off her striking presence. With her long, thick black hair and confident pose in a two-tone blue swimsuit, she stands out from the other candidates
Evangelista is more than just a lovely face, though.
She graduated from Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) and then went on to get a Master's degree in engineering from Australia.
She also studied project management at the University of Sydney.
Evangelista is a veteran to the pageant stage, after winning the title of Ms. Philippines-Australia 2025.
As she works toward the coveted national crown, she firmly believes in youth education and wants to inspire the next generation with her mix of intelligence, discipline, and kindness.
Evangelista is definitely one of the contestants to watch in this year's Miss Universe Philippines competition.
She possesses a unique combination of engineering intelligence and a strong sense of purpose.
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