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Miss World Philippines introduces 2026 batch of candidates

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Jude Cartalaba

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768543838259miss-world.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Miss World Philippines/Facebook </div>This year, a total of 24 candidates are set to compete for the chance to represent the Philippines on the Miss World stage.One of them will succeed <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/6/3/krishnah-gravidez-grateful-to-win-miss-world-asia-1711">Krishnah Gravidez</a>, who was named Miss World Asia at the 72nd Miss World pageant held in India last November.Aside from the Miss World Philippines title, <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/pageants-beauty-queens/2025/11/7/3-crowns-at-stake-in-miss-world-philippines-2025-pageant-1840">two other crowns are at stake</a>: Universal Woman Philippines, and the newly acquired Miss Global Philippines title.The Miss World Philippines 2026 candidates are as follows (in alphabetical order, according to the places they represent):- Batangas: Nikki Malabuyoc Lorzano- Bauan, Batangas: Carolyn Kean Tuquero- Bukidnon: Gwen Marie Perion- Davao: Jayvee Lyn Lorejo- FilCom Hawaii: Imani Ja&#x27;asia Quiban-Smith- FilCom Singapore: Angel Abergas- FilCom New York: Marizza Delgado- Ifugao: Valerie Pawid West- Iligan City: Christal Briseis Peralta- Laguna: Zia Ainhize Arboleda- Manila: Anne De Mesa- Naga City: Zoe Sofia Gabon- Negros Island: Cindy Valencia- Occidental Mindoro: Meridith Bobadilla- Oriental Mindoro: Ronette Castillo- Pampanga: Gabriel Fuentes Galapia- Quezon City: Asia Rose Simpson- Quezon Province: Kiana Rose Henson- Rizal Province: Lorraine Ojimba- Sultan Kudarat: Olivia Grace Reilly- United Kingdom: Margareth Elize Romano- Valenzuela: Cherline Dalangin- Zamboanga City: Ansha Lichelle Jones- Zamboanga Peninsula: Roveelaine Eve CastilloToday, January 16, the Miss World Philippines Organization will officially unveil its newest batch of candidates to members of the media. The bevy of beauties sashayed on the stage during the organization&#x27;s press presentation, which will be held at the Okada Manila Golden Ballroom.A series of events and competitions will be held in the coming days, giving the delegates a chance to share their stories of advocacy, compassion, and leadership.This will be followed by the gala dinner on January 29, with the coronation night set on February 3 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.Check out the official headshots of this year&#x27;s Miss World Philippines candidates:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D1293276939498810%26set%3Da.550752780417900%26type%3D3&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="250" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

This year, a total of 24 candidates are set to compete for the chance to represent the Philippines on the Miss World stage.

This year, a total of 24 candidates are set to compete for the chance to represent the Philippines on the Miss World stage.