When Ahtisa Manalo, 2025 Miss Universe-Philippines landed the Third Runner-Up post, many, especially Filipinos from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and abroad felt she should have won the title because of her winsome performance in the international pageant held at Pan Kret Nonthaburi, Thailand.

Filipinos consider Ahtisa Manalo as the real winner

Three breathtaking representatives from Laguna province have already won the hearts of pageant enthusiasts, showcasing their elegant gowns in anticipation of the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 coronation night, scheduled for May 1.

Lagunense beauties shine at MUPH

The stars have aligned for the five beautiful ladies after being crowned as the new queens of Miss Universe Philippines Laguna 2026 at the Santa Rosa Multi Purpose Complex on Saturday, December 20.

New ‘queens’ of Laguna crowned

In a competition of poise, intelligence, and provincial pride, Christina Vanhefflin of Leyte was crowned the main winner of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2025 on the glittering evening of November 17 at the Playtime Filoil Center in San Juan City.

Christina Vanhefflin earns the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2025 Crown

Miss Universe Tacloban City Candidate Sparks Debate Over Yolanda Inspired NatCom 

The unveiling of a storm-inspired national costume by Miss Universe Tacloban City candidate Jacqueline Gulrajani has ignited a firestorm of debate online, with reactions ranging from admiration to outright outrage.

Insensitive?

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.

Quezonin MUPH candidate shows off beauty

In an era when beauty pageants are often dismissed as fleeting spectacles, Kareyl May Cabahug’s victory as Miss Universe Philippines Leyte 2025 feels refreshingly consequential.

From Javier to the Universe

Tunay na nangibabaw ang ganda, talino at kultura ng mga pambatong Lagunense sa gabi ng koronasyon ng Lakan at Lakambini ng Laguna 2026 noong Biyernes, March 20.

Biñanense, kinoronahang bagong 'Lakambini ng Laguna'

Quezon Province's Patricia Ella Evangelista has made it into the Top 9 in the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 pageant, according to the most recent voting results dated April 13.

Quezonin MUPH bet makes it to Top 9

The province of Quezon, led by Governor Angelina “Doktora Helen” Tan, extends full pride and support to Patricia Ella Evangelista, Quezon’s representative to Miss Universe Philippines 2026.

Full support for Quezon's bet in MUPH

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