Mutya ng Pilipinas has crowned a new batch of beauty queens who will represent the Philippines in international pageants and modeling competitions following its 58th Grand Coronation Night at the Playtime Filoil Centre in San Juan City on October 14.
Leading the winners was Josiela Mae Lagrimas of Laoang, Northern Samar, who bested 36 other candidates to win the Mutya ng Intercontinental Philippines 2026 title. She also received the Best in Evening Gown award, along with special recognitions from CWC Interiors and Montessa Medical.
Joining her court were Ciely Ann Berneth Ucoy of California, named Top Model of the World Philippines 2027, and Jessica Deladia of Tacloban City, who secured the Mutya ng Polo Universe Philippines title.
Lisa Marie Jane Craven of Parañaque City was crowned Mutya ng World Top Model Philippines 2026, while Lyra Punsalan of Davao del Norte earned the Mutya ng Global Universe Philippines 2027 title.
The pageant also recognized Natalie Jewelle Reyes of the United Arab Emirates as Mutya ng Overseas Communities and Iris Oresca of Camarines Sur as Mutya ng Charity/PCSO.
Completing the regional titleholders were Maureen Mungcal of Pampanga, crowned Mutya ng Luzon, and Patricia Gail Dueñas of Cebu, named Mutya ng Visayas. Claire Arwen Caccam of Pangasinan received the People's Choice Award.
Several winners also collected special awards. Ucoy won Best in Philippine Terno, Best in Swimsuit, and Miss Philippine Airlines, while Punsalan received multiple distinctions, including Miss Trendy Creations and Miss Davao Global Township.
Hosted by Tim Yap and Pauline Amelinckx, with Ganiel Khrishnan and Andrea Endicio as anchors, the coronation night celebrated Filipino beauty, talent, and cultural diversity. The event was streamed worldwide through the pageant's official Facebook channel and broadcast nationwide on IBC-13.
The newly crowned queens are now set to pursue their respective international pageant and modeling opportunities, carrying the Philippines' hopes on the global stage.
