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Excitement is at an all-time high for delegates of Miss Universe Philippines 2026, as after months of non-stop preps and activities, the big crowning night has come and they are ready.Throughout the long rehearsal day, candidates gave their best repeatedly, practiced their opening production number and pasarela, while running through the full program— from the opening sequence to the Top 30, Top 15, Top 7, and the much-awaited crowning moment.The delegates also did a technical run-through alongside host Marina Summers, aiming for a smooth and polished finals night.Eighteen-year-old Catherine Wardle of Samar Island, one of the youngest delegates, can hardly wait for the finals.“Honestly, I’m super excited because who knows what’s going to unfold. History’s going to change for the better,” she said. “We’re going to have a new Miss Universe Philippines and that’s so exciting to see.”Wardle added that she is particularly looking forward to the opening number. “I’m really excited for the production number because it’s going to set the tone of the evening. And we have such a fun production number this year.”Alexandra Orino of Albay also shared her enthusiasm for the coronation night.“Of course, I’m very excited for Saturday because we are going to be crowning our Filipina Queen for the Universe this 2026. And I’m so excited to see which sister of mine has the blessing or the fortune to get that crown tomorrow,” she said.She highlighted the swimsuit and pasarela segments as her favorite. &quot;Because we would be able to see the discipline and the dedication of the ladies in maintaining their figures. And of course, the pasabog pasarela.” Orino added that she learned her pasarela in Bicol, noting that “all the girls there are spicy.”For Justine Felizarta of Manila, the nearing finale brings several emotions.“Definitely mixed emotions because of course we’ve been together for three months. And I’m very excited because it’s the finals tomorrow. We’ve worked very hard for this moment,” she said. “But also kind of sad because I’m going to miss everyone around me. So I’m really just going to bask in the moment until tomorrow night.”Felizarta shared that she is most looking forward to the question-and-answer portion. “I would definitely say the Q&amp;A because that means we made it to the Top 7.”Meanwhile, Bella Ysmael of Taguig is eager to see the culmination of everyone’s hard work.“I am really excited to see everybody because we’ve worked so hard. This is finally the fruits of our labor, the results of all our blood, sweat, and tears. And I’m really just excited to see everybody’s performances and show all of us shine on stage,” she said.Ysmael added that she is especially looking forward to the evening gown competition.The coronation night will take place on May 2 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, where one Filipina will be crowned and earn the chance to represent the country at Miss Universe.

Excitement is at an all-time high for delegates of Miss Universe Philippines 2026, as after months of non-stop preps and activities, the big crowning night has come and they are ready.

Excitement is at an all-time high for delegates of Miss Universe Philippines 2026, as after months of non-stop preps and activities, the big crowning night has come and they are ready.

MUPH 2026 delegates coming to coronation night with excitement

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MUPH 2026 delegates coming to coronation night with excitement

Dyan Castillejo,

ABS-CBN News

Published May 01, 2026 10:43 PM PHT

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