Philippines wins Miss Supranational Crown 2026

PAGEANTS GALLERY

By Felix Manuel

Manila - After 13 years, the Philippines once again wears the Miss Supranational crown as Katrina Llegado is crowned Miss Supranational 2026 - a moment many Filipinos have dreamed of.

With pride in her heart and the nation behind her, Kat creates history as she adds another unforgettable chapter to the Philippines’ legacy in international pageantry.

Miss Supranational 2026 was the 17th edition of the Miss Supranational pageant, held on July 31, 2026, at Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Lesser Poland, Poland.

Eduarda Braum of Brazil crowned Kat Llegado as her successor. The first Miss Supranational from the Philippines was Mutya Datul in 2013. #

Miss Supranational 2026 Katrina Llegado (Photos by Fab Philippines)

Miss Palawan wins Miss Grand International Philippines at Reina Filipinas Pageant

Manila - Pageant owner and shoe designer Jojo Bragais was emotional at the culmination of the inaugural Reina Filipinas pageant held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater on August 7, 2026. Despite inclement weather, the pageant was a success and started on time - which is very rare in the Philippines.

Three queens. Angelica Lopez of Palawan is Miss Grand International Philippines (4th from left), Alexie Brooks of Iloilo (3rd from left) and Anne Patricia Diaz of Manila (3rd from right) will represent the Philippines on the Miss Grand International All Stars stage.

Reina Filipina pageant owner Jojo Bragais

A rousing opening production led by Miss Grand International 2025 Emma Mary Tiglao pleased pageant fans who have been clamoring for change of the usual manner of staging beauty events. The inaugural pageant finished early and did not drag into those wee hours of the morning. It was hugely praised by people who watched the show in the venue and on television.

Three new queens were crowned at the end of the well-received pageant. The initial venture was hugely praised by people who watched the show in the venue and on television.

Angelica Lopez of Palawan was crowned Miss Grand International Philippines while Alexie Brooks of Iloilo and Anne Patricia Diaz of Manila will represent the Philippines on the Miss Grand International All Stars stage.

Completing the Reina Filipinas 2026 lineup of winners were Zambales' Cleopatra Barrera as first runner-up, Camarines Sur's Isabella Ortega as second runner-up, Mandaluyong's Zeah Nestle Pala as third runner-up, and Caloocan's Luisa Benavides as fourth runner-up. #

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