A new batch of Filipina beauty queens was officially crowned during the Miss Philippines 2026 Coronation Ball, held on Sunday, May 10, at the Grand Ballroom of City of Dreams Manila.
Following the successful Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Coronation Night last May 2, the Empire Philippines organization gathered pageant personalities, supporters, and international titleholders for the glamorous event, where new representatives for various international competitions were formally appointed and crowned.
The coronation ball carried a Filipiniana and Barong Tagalog theme, with guests arriving in elegant traditional-inspired attire. International reigning queens also attended the celebration, including Yolina Lindquist and Anna Blanco Flores.
Earlier in the day, newly crowned Bea Millan-Windorski of La Union appeared at a victory press conference in the same venue after winning the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 crown and title. Bea is set to represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2026 competition in San Juan, Puerto Rico, this November.
Joining Bea in the Top 7 finalists were Nicole Borromeo of Cebu Province, Apriel Smith of Cebu City, Alysson Hetland of Pampanga, Jenrose Javier of Sultan Kudarat, Ysabella Ysmael of Taguig, and Marian Arellano of Tarlac.
During the event, reigning national queens formally passed on their crowns to their successors. Among those who joined the ceremonial crowning were Miss Cosmo Philippines 2025 Chelsea Fernandez, who was also named first runner-up at Miss Cosmo 2025, Miss Charms Philippines 2025 Cyrille Payumo, Miss Supranational 2025 Katrina Llegado, and Miss Eco International Philippines 2025 Gabbi Carballo.
The following titles were awarded during the coronation ball:
Miss Worldwide Philippines 2026 — Nicole Borromeo
Miss Supranational Philippines 2026 — Alysson Hetland
Miss Cosmo Philippines 2026 — Ysabella Roxas Ysmael
Miss Charm Philippines 2026 — Apriel Smith
Miss Eco International Philippines 2026 — Jenrose Javier
Miss Tourism World Philippines 2026 — Marian Arellano
Teen titles were also awarded to new young queens:
Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2026 — Trexy Paris Roxas
Miss Teen Universe Philippines 2026 — Catherine Wardle
The Miss Philippines 2026 Coronation Ball marked another major celebration for Philippine pageantry as the newly crowned queens prepare to carry the country’s banner on the international stage.
