MANILA — The Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) announced that the coronation night for the 2026 edition of the pageant will take place on May 1 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Details on ticketing and other arrangements are yet to be released.

A total of 51 candidates from across the country will compete for the Miss Universe Philippines crown this year. The outgoing titleholder, Ahtisa Manalo, will crown her successor.

The newly crowned queen will go on to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe 2026, scheduled for November at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot.