MANILA — The remaining finalists of Miss Universe Philippines 2026 were awarded their respective international pageant titles during the coronation ball held at City of Dreams Manila on May 10, following the announcement of the national winner.

The titles were formally presented by The Miss Philippines, the sister brand of the national pageant under Empire PH.

Katrina Llegado, the reigning queen, crowned Allyson Hetland as The Miss Supranational Philippines titleholder.

For the Miss Cosmo Philippines crown, Miss Cosmo runner-up Chelsea Fernandez and reigning Miss Cosmo Yolina Lindquist jointly crowned Ysabella Ysmael.

Reigning Miss Eco International Alexie Brooks, together with Gabriella Carballo, presented the Miss Eco International Philippines title to Jenrose Javier.

Meanwhile, current Miss Charm Anna Blanco and Cyrille Payumo crowned Apriel Smith as Miss Charm Philippines.

In a notable change in format, no runners-up were named during the coronation ball. Instead, additional international pageant titles were given to other finalists.

Nicole Borromeo was named Miss Worldwide Philippines, while Marian Arellano was awarded the Miss Tourism Worldwide Philippines title.

Two surprise titles were also given to Miss Universe Philippines 2026 semifinalists. Catherine Wardle was named Miss Teen Universe Philippines, while Trexy Paris Roxas was crowned Miss Eco Teen International Philippines.

The newly appointed queens are set to prepare for their respective international competitions.

Allyson Hetland will compete in Miss Supranational next year, while Katrina Llegado will represent the country in Poland this July for the 2026 edition of Miss Supranational.

Jenrose Javier is also scheduled to compete internationally in 2026, as Gabriella Carballo is set to represent the Philippines in Egypt for Miss Eco International 2026 in a bid for back-to-back victories for the country.

Ysabella Ysmael and Apriel Smith will vie for the Miss Cosmo and Miss Charm international titles, respectively, with hopes of securing the country’s first wins in both pageants.

Nicole Borromeo will compete in Miss Worldwide, Marian Arellano in Miss Tourism World, while Catherine Wardle and Trexy Paris Roxas will represent the Philippines in Miss Teen Universe and Miss Eco Teen International, respectively.

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