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Miss World Philippines 2026 candidates spread good vibes at Malabon motorcade

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Jude Cartalaba

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px;display:block" width="633"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17694002028591769387835811617825697_1318315443669384_6465378513032418314_n.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="633"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo courtesy of TPP</span></span></span></div><p>The official candidates of Miss World Philippines 2026 took a break from their pageant preliminaries on Saturday, January 24, to visit Malabon City, where they joined a motorcade organized by Hikari Skin Essentials in partnership with ALV Pageant Circle.</p><p>A long convoy of pickup trucks, decked in brightly colored balloons and tarps and escorted by cars and motorbikes, rolled through the city as the candidates eagerly boarded, flashing sunny smiles and radiating positive vibes. Avid Malabeño pageant fans cheered on and waved from the streets, all eager to have a glimpse of the beauties.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px;display:block" width="633"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769387859570617706823_1318315373669391_4390511027161531716_n.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="633"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo courtesy of TPP</span></span></span></div><p>The motorcade kicked off mid-morning from the Malabon CitiSquare Mall along C-4, and went through the busy streets of Malabon’s First District. The route traversed Dagat-Dagatan Avenue, Paterio Aquino Avenue, and onto the streets of General Luna, Concepcion, until it reached its final stop at the Casa Vieja de Maria restaurant, where the candidates cooled down and enjoyed a sumptuous lunch.</p><p>The brand’s key officials, Michael Ray Almazan (president) and S Ralph Lim (founder and CEO) hailed the weekend festivity as their way of sharing the Miss World Philippines Organization’s advocacy of charity and compassion by giving back to their community, aside from celebrating the brand’s unparalleled growth over the years.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769387920491MWPH 2026 CANDIDATES WITH HIKARI FOUNDERS.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:center">MWPH 2026 candidates with Hikari founders. Photo courtesy of TPP</span></span></span></div><p>A highlight of the afternoon was the awarding of the brand’s citation from Superbrands Philippines, which honors excellence in branding and leadership. The candidates also got to share centerstage with guest of honor Malabon Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, who hailed the event as a timely collaboration for culture, tourism, and women&#x27;s empowerment.</p><p>The Miss World Philippines’ Charity Gala Night is set on January 29, at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila, an evening dedicated to celebrating beauty with a purpose. The Coronation Night is on February 3, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. </p>

<p>The official candidates of Miss World Philippines 2026 took a break from their pageant preliminaries on Saturday, January 24, to visit Malabon City, where they joined a motorcade.</p>

The official candidates of Miss World Philippines 2026 took a break from their pageant preliminaries on Saturday, January 24, to visit Malabon City, where they joined a motorcade.