The Miss Universe Philippines 2026 season will officially kick off on Monday, February 16, with an extravagant public reveal of the year’s delegates.

Dubbed “The Reveal,” the event would feature a colorful parade at the SM Mall of Asia at 3:00 PM, followed by a formal press presentation at the City of Dreams Manila at 5:00 PM. Fans and media alike gathered to witness the beginning of the queens’ journey toward the national crown.

National Director Ariella Arida, former Miss Universe Philippines, teased new elements for this edition, promising exciting format changes and stronger storytelling throughout the competition. Delegates have also been active in public and advocacy events leading up to the reveal, engaging in community outreach and wellness initiatives that spotlight their purpose beyond the stage.

Several candidates have already emerged as early favorites among pageant fans and commentators. Pageant veterans like Miss Universe Philippines 2020 1st runner-up Ysabella “Bella” Ysmael; Miss International 2022 3rd runner-up Nicole Borromeo; and Miss Earth 2021 Water Roxie Baeyens are generating buzz due to their strong presence and prior pageant experience, hinting at fierce competition ahead.

With the official presentation complete, attention now turns to the next phases of Miss Universe Philippines 2026, including preliminary competitions and the much-anticipated coronation night later this year. The journey to the crown is underway, and supporters are ready for what promises to be one of the most dynamic editions yet.