Binibining Pilipinas 2026 sets preliminary competition on June 22

The competition is getting real for the candidates of the Binibining Pilipinas 2026 pageant as the preliminary judging gets close.

Scheduled on June 22 at the Novotel Manila Araneta City in Quezon City, the preliminary competition will help determine who among the 36 candidates will move closer to the crowns at stake.

The date and venue of the crucial event was announced at the “Global Wellness” conference attended by the candidates at Ibis Styles Manila Araneta City in Quezon City on Tuesday, June 16.

During the gathering, the Binibinis took questions from members of the media and shared their wellness stories, as well as their journey in the pageant.

The longest-running national pageant in the country is holding its 62nd edition this year, kicked off by the selection of official candidates in March.

Three months later, the candidates have already displayed a strong sisterly bond with one another, with some of them getting emotional as they shared their stories.

Two winners will be crowned at the Grand Coronation Night happening at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on July 18. One will be sent to the Miss International pageant next year, while another will compete at The Miss Globe in Phuket, Thailand, in November.

Reigning queens Katrina Anne Johnson and Annabelle McDonnell will relinquish their crowns to their successors at the end of the ceremonies. /edv