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Little Miss & Miss Teen Universe 2026

Josh Mercado

On Friday, “sisterhood&quot; became the central theme of Little Miss &amp; Miss Teen Universe 2026 special event, honoring a special bond that extends beyond the crown.From heartfelt conversations to thoughtful gifts, the official candidates for Little Miss and Miss Teen Universe 2026 gathered to proudly receive their official sashes during the much-anticipated Sashing Ceremony, a watershed moment in their path to the international crown.<div>The event also kicked off a week of <img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786925127612image0.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Little Miss &amp; Miss Teen Universe 2026 candidates meet the press. Handout activities designed to provide candidates with memorable experiences while allowing them to showcase their skills, compassion, cultural pride, and individuality.</div><div> </div>As part of the pageant&#x27;s commitment to advocacy and compassion, the candidates took part in a Charity Visit and Donation Drive on August 14 at the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) Animal Shelter in Quezon City, which benefited rescued animals in the Philippines.Beyond the glamor of the pageant stage, the initiative taught the young contestants that true leadership entails compassion, responsibility, and service to others, including animals in need.On August 15, the candidates had a day filled with wonder and excitement thanks to The Magical Tour at Enchanted Kingdom in Sta. Rosa and Laguna.It featured activities at Eldar&#x27;s Theatre, RSBS Boulevard, San Lorenzo South, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna, provided the young delegates with an opportunity to visit one of the Philippines&#x27; premier theme-park destinations.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786925161054image1.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>La REINA&#x27;s Filipinas Organization announces coronation night. Handout </div>The competition then heated up on August 16, when the candidates took center stage for The Preliminary at Victoria Sports Club, which included the highly anticipated closed-door interview and talent competition.This important stage of the competition allowed the candidates to display their confidence, communication skills, personality, creativity, and individual talents to the judges.Following the series of activities, all eyes will be on the Grand Coronation Night, which will take place on August 18 at Victoria Sports Club in Quezon City, to crown the next Little Miss and Miss Teen Universe.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786925217414image2.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/> Young candidates exchange gifts. Handout </div>The pageant is proudly produced by La REINA&#x27;s Filipinas Organization, led by CEO and founder Cristhel Fraulein Gardoce Bulabon, chief operating officer Michael Marbella, and business development head Jino Esteban, in collaboration with prestigious organizations and brands that support the candidates throughout their journey.Representing their respective countries and communities, the young beauty queens will demonstrate not only beauty and stage presence, but also confidence, talents, culture, character, personality, and dedication to meaningful causes.

The official candidates for Little Miss and Miss Teen Universe 2026 gathered to proudly receive their official sashes during the much-anticipated Sashing Ceremony, a watershed moment in their path to the international crown.

The official candidates for Little Miss and Miss Teen Universe 2026 gathered to proudly receive their official sashes during the much-anticipated Sashing Ceremony, a watershed moment in their path to the international crown.

Little Miss & Miss Teen Universe 2026 candidates introduced

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Little Miss & Miss Teen Universe 2026 candidates introduced

Josh Mercado

Published August 17, 2026 01:36 PM PHT

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Updated August 17, 2026 01:37 PM PHT

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