GALLERY: 35 candidates take the stage for the Binibining Pilipinas 2026 swimsuit competition
Confidence was on full display as the Binibining Pilipinas 2026 candidates hit the stage for the swimsuit competition on the coronation night on Saturday, July 18.
The 35 Binibinis turned up the heat in bright yellow one-piece swimsuits, which they paired with high heels and dangling earrings. Serenading them during the segment was P-pop group ALAMAT, who performed Day and Night.
Here's a closer look at the 35 candidates during the pageant's special portion.
Standing out from the rest, Binibining Pilipinas No. 12 Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Baguio City was named Best in Swimsuit. She will take home P130,000 worth of gift certificates and gift bags from several sponsors, including My Daily Collagen, Gold's Gym, Real Techniques, and Sky Travel, as well as P50,000 in cash from Nustar Online.
Soriano ended up winning Binibining Pilipinas 2026 International, while Sasha-Juli Belle Lacuna of Tarlac bagged the Binibining Pilipinas 2026 Globe title during the finals night.
Julianne Raine Antonio of Dumaguete City and Tracy Mae Sunio of Bacolod City were named first runner-up and second runner-up, respectively.
The 62nd edition of the pageant was hosted by Nicole Cordoves, Catriona Gray, Mary Jean Lastimosa, and Miriam Quiambao. The night was made even more memorable with performances by P-pop group ALAMAT, Kyle Echarri, and Jericho Rosales.
Check out PhilSTAR L!fe's full coverage here for the highlights of the Binibining Pilipinas 2026 coronation night.
