What you need to know about the 2026 Miss World PH coronation night
We're a night closer to meeting the new Miss World Philippines queen.
Everything is all set for the Miss World Philippines 2026 coronation night, happening on Feb. 3, 7 p.m. at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
The 24 delegates were officially introduced on Jan. 16. Some familiar faces include Manila City's Anna Carres De Mesa, who was a semifinalist in the 2021 Miss World Philippines pageant. She also competed in the Binibining Pilipinas pageant’s 2022 and 2025 editions, earning semifinalist spots on each occasion.
Miss Philippines Earth 2024 alums Zamboanga City’s Ansha Lichelle Jones and Bukidnon’s Gwen Marie Perion are also among this year's candidates.
In line with the "Beauty with a Purpose," the contestants have been busy with pre-pageant activities, including medical missions, initiatives, and civic engagement activities like visiting survivors of online child exploitation.
They are vying for the crowns, most especially the title of Miss World Philippines 2025, succeeding Krishnah Gravidez, who was crowned the Miss World Asia 2025.
Hosts, performers, special guests
Miss World Philippines 2021 Tracy Maureen Perez will serve as the main host of the event, alongside Jasmine Omay, Maria Gigante, and Leo Consul.
Meanwhile, TJ Marquez and Mark Ian Garcia will serve as the anchor hosts.
Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata Chuangsri will grace the coronation night as a special guest of honor.
Apart from Opal, Pinoy vocalist Miguel Escueta will serenade the crowd on the coronation night.
Seat plan and prices
If you're watching the event live at SM MOA Arena, the ticket prices range from P500 to P10,000.
As of writing, here are the available seats on SM Tickets:
- VIP Premium: P2,500
- VIP Regular: P1,500
- Box Premium: P1,000
- Box Regular: P500
Five crowns at stake
The Miss World Philippines 2026 pageant heats up as contestants now compete for five titles.
During the presentation of this year's 24 delegates at Okada Manila in Parañaque City on Jan. 16, ALV Pageant Circle president Arnold Vegafria revealed that they are adding the Miss Tourism International Philippines title to the crowns awarded on coronation night.
This year, candidates will compete for five prestigious titles: Miss World Philippines, Miss Global Philippines, Miss Tourism Philippines, Universal Woman Philippines, and Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International Philippines.
How to vote for your bet
You can help your fave candidate secure a spot in the Top 10 by getting them the highest number of votes on SQORS.
To cast your vote, go to Miss World Philippines' voting page and select your candidate. The voting packages range from P100 for 10 votes to P10,000 for 2,500 votes.
You may pay for your preferred package via QR Code through GCash, Maya, or any bank with a debit or credit card, or PayPal.
Voting is open until tomorrow, Feb. 3, 4 p.m.
Gravidez's successor will compete in the international competition. The Philippines only has one Miss World crown so far, which was won by Megan Young in 2013.
