Missosology reveals final hot picks for Miss Universe Philippines 2026
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Global pageant observer Missosology has released its final “hot picks” for the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2026, naming La Union’s Bea Millan-Windorski as its top bet for the crown.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, April 30, Missosology ranked Millan-Windorski as its predicted winner, followed by Pampanga’s Allyson Hetland and Cebu Province’s Nicole Borromeo, who were tipped to secure other major international pageant titles.
Rounding up the list of leading contenders are Taguig’s Bella Ysmael, Tarlac’s Marian Arellano, Cebu City’s Apriel Smith, Sultan Kudarat’s Jenrose Javier, Baguio City’s Roxie Baeyens, Laguna’s Ysabel Prats and Tacloban City’s Jacqueline Gulrajani.
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Also included in the Top 30 picks are Nueva Ecija’s Michelle Burchelle, Iloilo City’s Zestah Espinosa, Mountain Province’s Lyneree Yodong, Manila’s Justine Felizarta, Albay’s Alexandra Oriño, Negros Occidental’s Alexandria Colmenares, Muntinlupa’s Adela-Mae Marshall, Samar Island’s Catherine Wardle and Bacolod’s Megan Baldevia.
Completing the ranking are Los Baños’ Scarlett De Mesa, Cotabato’s Clarissa Westram, Camiguin’s Erica Jean Cadayday, Luisiana, Laguna’s Ashley Subijano, Bohol’s Kathleen Caseñas, Quezon Province’s Patricia Evangelista, San Jose’s Jayka Munsayac, Nueva Vizcaya’s Jacqueline Aluning, Occidental Mindoro’s Neil Silva, Cavite’s Jencel Caña and Ilocos Norte’s Charieze Cacayorin.
Missosology noted the official Top 30 semifinalists will be determined through a combination of fan votes, judges’ selections, brand partner picks, and wildcard entries.
The Miss Universe Philippines 2026 coronation will take place at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday, May 2, at 7 p.m.
Fifty delegates from across the Philippines and different overseas communities are competing for the title, currently held by reigning queen Ahtisa Manalo, 2025 Miss Universe third runner-up. /ra
