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Former Miss Global Philippines 2026 Valerie West. 

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782117082671SnapInsta.to_613584953_18553589461042824_7887347583857939222_n.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Former Miss Global Philippines 2026 Valerie West. West/Instagram"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Former Miss Global Philippines 2026 Valerie West. West/Instagram </span></span></span></div><p>Valerie West has broken her silence as she explained her resignation as Miss Global Philippines 2026. </p><p>In a statement released over the weekend, the Filipino-American beauty queen said she has decided to focus on her medical career. </p><p>She apologized to her supporters and partners for the &quot;abrupt end&quot; of her pageant journey.</p><p>&quot;An important lesson I&#x27;ve had to come to terms with is that life sometimes shifts in major ways for reasons truly beyond one&#x27;s control and independent actions,&quot; she said, not giving further details.</p><p>&quot;Therefore, after careful consideration, it has become clear that the path most aligned to my values -- and in my best interest -- is to redirect and continue pursuing my medical career,&quot; she continued. </p><p>&quot;This calling has always been a core part of who I am, and I believe it is where I can create the greatest long-term impact at this time.&quot;</p><p>West went on to stress that she did her best to fulfill her duties as Miss Global Philippines 2026, and hoped that the public will understand her decision.</p><p>&quot;I truly gave it every ounce of myself. I tried. I really did. However, sometimes life forces redirection, and while this transition is extremely difficult, I trust that it is necessary and it is best to know when to walk away,&quot; she added. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZxExfVvopH/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A3785685.4%2C%22ls%22%3A3785463%2C%22le%22%3A3785654.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>West&#x27;s statement came shortly after <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/pageants-beauty-queens/2026/6/18/alv-pageant-circle-confirms-resignation-of-valerie-west-as-miss-global-ph-2026-1330">ALV Pageant Circle confirmed that she has let go of her Miss Global Philippines 2026 title</a>.</p><p>The organization said it respects the beauty queen&#x27;s decision and wished her the best in her future endeavors.</p><p>&quot;Following an internal review of compliance matters relating to contractual and organizational obligations, Ms. Valerie Pawid West and her local director were duly notified of concerns requiring appropriate organizational action,&quot; ALV Pageant Circle said. </p><p>&quot;Ms. West was informed of the resulting adjustment to her status as a crowned queen. Instead of proceeding under the revised organizational arrangement, she chose to voluntarily tender her resignation.&quot;</p><p><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/pageants-beauty-queens/2026/6/22/alv-pageant-circle-crowns-7-queens-in-star-studded-gala-of-pageantry-1135">ALV Pageant Circle proceeded to crown its new court of seven queens</a> which included Jayvee Lyn Lorejo, who took over as Miss Global Philippines 2026 after West&#x27;s resignation. </p>

<p>Valerie West has broken her silence as she explained her resignation as Miss Global Philippines 2026.</p>

Valerie West has broken her silence as she explained her resignation as Miss Global Philippines 2026.

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Published June 22, 2026 04:32 PM PHT

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