MANILA — Beauty queen Celeste Cortesi proudly showcased her growing baby bump during the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 coronation night, appearing on the same stage where she was crowned in 2022.

In a report, it said that Cortesi joined fellow beauty queen Katrina Llegado to introduce non-government organizations partnered with this year’s pageant.

While on stage, the expectant mother was seen gently cradling her baby bump, drawing attention from the audience.

In an Instagram post, Cortesi shared a closer look at her pregnancy and wrote, “Baby bump’s first appearance had to be Miss Universe Philippines.”

She earlier announced that she is expecting a baby boy, following her pregnancy reveal in April.

Meanwhile, Bea Windorski of La Union was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2026.

Windorski is set to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe 2026 pageant in November in Puerto Rico.