HIGHLIGHTS: Binibining Pilipinas 2026 coronation night
The new Binibining Pilipinas queens have been revealed.
Thirty-five candidates from across the country took the stage at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, July 18, as they vied for prestigious titles and the chance to represent the Philippines in international pageants.
Throughout the night, the delegates competed in the swimsuit and evening gown segments before facing the question-and-answer round.
Sasha-Juli Belle Lacuna of Tarlac ended up winning Binibining Pilipinas 2026 Globe, while Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Baguio City bagged the Binibining Pilipinas 2026 International title.
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, with performances from Alamat, Kyle Echarri, and Jericho Rosales.
Here are the highlights of this year's Binibining Pilipinas pageant.
Binibining Pilipinas crowns 2026 queens
The newest Binibining Pilipinas queens have been named
Sasha-Juli Belle Lacuna of Tarlac won Binibining Pilipinas 2026 Globe, while Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Baguio City bagged the Binibining Pilipinas 2026 International 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.
Reigning queens take their final walk
The reigning queens took their final walk before passing on their crowns to the 2026 winners.
Bb. Pilipinas second runner-up Kathleen Enid Espenido of Siargao was first given her moment, followed by Bb. Pilipinas first runner-up Dalia Varde Khattab of Las Piñas.
Reigning Miss International Catalina Duque of Colombia and Miss Globe Chayathanus Saradatta of Thailand then stepped onto the stage.
The 2025 queens looked back on their journeys with gratitude in their speeches that played in the background during their farewell walk.
Final Q&A round begins
The Top 4 finalists are given a last chance to impress the judges during the final Q&A portion of the pageant before the winners are named.
Each candidate has 40 seconds to answer the question: What future do you envision for yourself, and how will a Binibining Pilipinas title help you get to that destination?
Bb. Pilipinas 2026 names Top 4 queens
For the first time in Binibining Pilipinas history, the competition was narrowed to only four candidates ahead of the final Q&A round.
Here are the delegates who are moving on to the next part of the pageant:
- Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Baguio City
- Julianne Raine Antonio of Dumaguete City
- Tracy Mae Sunio of Bacolod City
- Sasha-Juli Belle Lacuna of Tarlac
Top 12 take on the Q&A round
The competition is heating up as the Top 12 finalists face the question-and-answer portion of Binibining Pilipinas 2026.
Each candidate has only a minute to answer a question from a member of the selection committee, with topics ranging from artificial intelligence to government issues to their passions and advocacies, among others.
Top 12 candidates announced
The candidates who are advancing to the next round of the tilt have been revealed.
Below are the names of the Top 12:
- Anne Klein Castro of Pampanga
- Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Baguio City
- Angelica Arwin Evora of Oriental Mindoro
- Julianne Raine Antonio of Dumaguete City
- Gwyneth Jemimah Chan of Cagayan de Oro
- Anjali Pradeep Kumar of La Union
- Patricia Lynn Beerda of Iloilo
- Tracy Mae Sunio of Bacolod City
- Sasha-Juli Belle Lacuna of Tarlac
- Jarina Sandhu of Cauayan, Isabela
- Mylene Manschus of Tanza
- Pauline Thea Ann Ibuyan of Aklan
Second set of special award winners revealed
More special award winners have been handed out at this year's edition of Binibining Pilipinas.
They are the following:
- Face of Binibini: Zilanni Eve Rojas of Zamboanga City
- Binibining Friendship: Georgette Georgette Nicole Coronacion of Carmona, Cavite
- Best in Evening Gown: Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Baguio
- NuStar Online Binibini: Anne Klein Castro of Pampanga
Binibinis dazzle in the evening gown competition
The Binibining Pilipinas delegates looked absolutely stunning as they showed up on stage for the evening gown competition.
Adding to the night’s romantic atmosphere were Jericho Rosales and Kyle Echarri, who serenaded the candidates with special performances as they showcased their evening wear.
Bb. Pilipinas hands out special awards to the candidates
The Binibining Pilipinas organization has named the candidates who are taking home special awards and a slew of prizes from sponsors.
They are:
- Manila Bulletin Readers' Choice - Samantha Marie Zabarte of Dasmariñas (exclusive vacation worth P100,000)
- Binibining Philippine Airlines - Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Baguio City (two round-trip tickets from PAL to a destination of her choice)
- Binibining Urban Smiles - Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Baguio City (P250,000 dental package)
- Binibining The Medclub - Jarina Sandhu of Cauayan, Isabela (club membership with P150,000 worth of women's health services from the Medical Diagnostics)
- Best in National Costume (P120,000 worth of gift certificates and gift bags from My Daily Collagen, My Saiko Skin, Gold's Gym, Urban Smiles Dental Clinic, The Medclub Diagnostics Clinic, IN2IT Cosmetics, Snow Caps Gold, large luggage from Sky Travel, P10,000 cash from BPCI, and P10,000 from Nustar Online)
- Mylene Manschus of Tanza, Cavite
- Ain Niqyla Abad of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
- Samantha Marie Zabarte of Dasmariñas, Cavite
- Iris Oresca of Bicol Region
- Patricia Lynn Beerda of Iloilo
- Binibining Tourism - Pauline Thea Ann Ibuyan of Aklan (P150,000 worth of gift certificates and gift bags from My Daily Collagen, My Saiko Skin, Gold's Gym, Urban Smiles Dental Clinic, The Medclub Diagnostics Clinic, Real Techniques makeup tools, Body Fantasies body spray, IN2IT Cosmetics, Snow Caps Gold, large luggage from Sky Travel, and P10,000 from Nustar Online)
- Best in Swimsuit - Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Baguio City (P130,000 worth of gift certificates and gift bags from My Daily Collagen, My Saiko Skin, Gold's Gym, Urban Smiles Dental Clinic, The Medclub Diagnostics Clinic, Real Techniques makeup tools, Body Fantasies body spray, IN2IT Cosmetics, Snow Caps Gold, large luggage from Sky Travel, and P50,000 from Nustar Online)
Candidates hit the runway for the swimsuit competition
Candidates stepped onto the stage for the swimsuit competition.
Exuding beauty and confidence, the delegates lit up the runway in one-piece yellow swimsuits, which they paired with high heels and dangling earrings.
Adding more fun to the segment is a song number by P-pop group ALAMAT. They performed Day and Night.
Meet the board of judges
This year's selection committee includes Urban Seafood 8 chef Oliver Buenviaje, Miss International 2005 titleholder Precious Lara Quigaman, Miss Universe 1969 titleholder Gloria Diaz, Ambassador to the US Jose Romualdez, Miss International 2025 titleholder Catalina Duque, and Senator Risa Hontiveros.
Basketball player Scottie Thompson, actress Janine Gutierrez, fashion designer Paul Cabral, Miss Globe 2025 titleholder Cheraim Chayathanus Saradatta, wife of US ambassador to the Philippines Erika Lipton are also among the judges.
Together, the panel will evaluate the candidates throughout the competition.
Former Bb. Pilipinas queens welcome the crowd to the show as tonight's hosts
Former Binibining Pilipinas queens officially welcomed the audience to the show as its hosts.
The lineup includes Bb. Pilipinas Grand International 2016 Nicole Cordoves, Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2014 MJ Lastimosa, Miss Universe 1999 1st Runner-Up Miriam Quiambao, and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.
Candidates open Binibining Pilipinas 2026 with 'Tala' performance
The Binibining Pilipinas 2026 coronation night has kicked off at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, with all 35 candidates making their first appearance on stage.
Wearing matching two-piece pink outfits, the delegates opened the pageant with a lively production number, dancing to Sarah Geronimo's hit song Tala as they introduced themselves to the audience and officially began the evening's competition.
