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In a historic coronation night at the SM MOA Arena, PlayTime Entertainment celebrated the crowning of two queens: Bea Millan-Windorski as Miss Universe Philippines 2026, and Alexandra Krishna Oriño of Albay as the very first Miss #PlayTime Universe. As the official Entertainment Partner of Miss Universe Philippines, PlayTime Entertainment continues to champion Filipino excellence and deliver elevated entertainment. This partnership milestone with Miss Universe Philippines demonstrates the brand's support for the pageant industry, a cornerstone of Filipino pride and global achievement. Miss #PlayTimeUniverse 2026, Alexandra Krishna Oriño, joins the team as a talent across PlayTime's diversified entertainment ecosystem, which includes sports, media, and talent development. Miss #PlayTime Universe 2026 Alexandra Krishna Orino (middle), together with Mister PlayTime 2026 MJ Ordillano (left) and Mr. Roy Alcid, President of PlayTime Entertainment. (Images courtesy of PlayTime Enterta...

  For the first time ever in Philippine pageant history, the fate of the crown is no longer in the hands of judges alone. This year, every Filipino has the power to help choose the next Miss Universe Philippines. Thanks to Maya, the country’s top digital bank and the Official Voting Partner of Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) 2026, the coronation night becomes an interactive event where fans can score the candidates live, in real time, right alongside the Selection Committee. From audience to judge: a true game changer. MUPh is raising the stakes by giving fans a real, meaningful role in the most anticipated night of the competition. With Maya’s live scoring feature, you get to evaluate the candidates as they compete in every major segment—from swimsuit to evening gown to Q&A. Every walk, every answer, every moment: scored by you. How it works: Your front-row seat to judging Joining the live scoring experience is simple and seamless through the Maya app: Step 1: Through the MUP...

The Top 31 delegates for the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 beauty pageant were revealed during a special presentation held at the City of Dreams on April 19. They were selected through a combination of public votes via Maya, the discerning eyes of our selection committee, and their performance during the Preliminary Interviews. These women now advance to the next stage of the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 competition. So who will take the title? The journey to the crown continues as the grand coronation night of the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 beauty pageant will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on May 2. Main photo credit: Miss Universe Philippines Facebook

With the 2026 Miss Universe Philippines pageant just days away on May 2, the official candidates of the coveted beauty competition made an appearance at the grand opening of Pablo streetwear brand at Ayala Malls in Parañaque City. The stunning candidates took to the ramp dressed in Pablo ensembles crafted by Paolo Cue, son of Mags Cue, the Vice President for Global and National Search of Miss Universe Philippines. In a playful moment caught on camera, MUPH La Union Bea Millan Windorski (main photo courtesy of Instagram) and MUPH Leyte Kareyl May Cabahug broke into a spontaneous dance — a reminder that even queens know how to let loose.