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​Seafood, frogs, and tamaraws in Bb. Pilipinas 2026 national costume competition

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<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/17830546705411783054681995.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Some of the Top 10 candidates in the Bb. Pilipinas 2026 national costume competition. <em>Bb. Pilipinas/Facebook</em></span></span></span></div><p>Filipino culture and artistry took center stage during the Binibining Pilipinas 2026 national costume competition, held at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City on Thursday, July 2. </p><p>This year&#x27;s 35 candidates brought the pride and spirit of their respective hometowns to the runway during the event, which was hosted by former Bb. Pilipinas titleholders. </p><p>Their intricately designed costumes depicted a wide range of themes, from butterfly festivals to bountiful harvests, seafood, and specialty products.</p><p>In the end, only 10 delegates made it to the next round of the competition, and fans can help their favorites secure a spot in the Top 5 by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bbpilipinasofficial/posts/pfbid02aBXjoMUYLFWPfgw4YbrshPvsg1ck8jogEQAZTVRgTGMYvxsrYQF61bvUYwDrzErDl">voting on Facebook</a>.</p><p>Here&#x27;s a look at the Top 10:</p><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/17830547284691783054740384.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Bb. Pilipinas/Facebook </em></span></span></span></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/17830547585291783054771149.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Bb. Pilipinas/Facebook </em></span></span></span></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/17830547816481783054794560.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Bb. Pilipinas/Facebook </em></span></span></span></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/17830548031881783054816385.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Bb. Pilipinas/Facebook </em></span></span></span></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/17830548434891783054856481.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Bb. Pilipinas/Facebook </em></span></span></span></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/17830548626471783054875641.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Bb. Pilipinas/Facebook </em></span></span></span></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/17830548940091783054907227.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Bb. Pilipinas/Facebook </em></span></span></span></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/17830549216261783054934779.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Bb. Pilipinas/Facebook </em></span></span></span></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/17830549484281783054961566.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Bb. Pilipinas/Facebook </em></span></span></span></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/17830550007461783055013822.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Bb. Pilipinas/Facebook </em></span></span></span></div><p>The Top 5 of the national costume competition will be revealed and awarded during the Bb. Pilipinas 2026 coronation night on July 18 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. </p><p>Two titles are up for grabs, based on last year&#x27;s edition. The winners will succeed Bb. Pilipinas International Katrina Anne Johnson and Bb. Pilipinas Globe Annabelle McDonnell.</p><p>Two runners-up will also be crowned.</p>

<p>Filipino culture and artistry took center stage during the Binibining Pilipinas 2026 national costume competition, held at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City on Thursday, July 2. </p>

Filipino culture and artistry took center stage during the Binibining Pilipinas 2026 national costume competition, held at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City on Thursday, July 2.