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Some of the Bininibining Pilipinas 2026 candidates during the preliminary competition
Philstar.com / Earl D.C. Bracamonte
MANILA, Philippines — The Binihining Pilipinas Charities Inc. and Nustar presented the Top 36 delegates in two preliminary competitions, Swimsuit and Evening Gown, at the Novotel Manila Ballroom.
The highest scored delegates will advance to the semifinal round, together with the top voted delegate from the online poll, who will automatically advance to the first cut.
Four crowns — Binibining Pilipinas International and Binibinibg Pilipinas Globe, as well as two runners-up positions — are up for grabs.
Outgoing queens Katrina Ann Johnson (International) and Annabelle McDonnell (Globe), together with runners-up Dalia Varde Khattab and Kathleen Enid Espenido, will crown their respective successors.
Related: Binibining Pilipinas 2026 delegates celebrate beauty, wellness
As the first Filipina to win the title, Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Aspillera Diaz was bestowed the Hall of Fame crown by the pageant organizers during the event.
The preliminary selection committee was comprised of:
- Marjorie Go
- Badette Cunanan
- Maria Anna Perez
- Pia Roxas Ojeda
- Miss International 1968 first runner-up Fortune Ledesma
- Victoria Araneta-Fores
- Binibining Pilipinas 1971 Vida Doria
- Dr. Ralph delas Alas
- Alex Barcelo
- Eric Amigo
- Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016 Nicole Cordoves, and Miss Universe Philippines 2014 MJ Lastimosa will host this year's grand coronation night at the Araneta Coliseum on July 18. Stay tuned!
