Lance Joseph Martinez

In Photos: Filipino Celebrities Welcome 2026 in Style

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<p>Once <strong>Christmas</strong> festivities wind down, all eyes turn to the<strong> New Year</strong>—a moment filled with hope, traditions, and superstitions believed to set the tone for the months ahead. For many, how the year begins is just as important as how it ends, with celebrations carefully planned to invite prosperity and happiness.</p><p>Whether it’s ringing in the New Year amid a snowy holiday abroad, welcoming 2026 with a magical countdown in Hong Kong, or keeping things intimate at home with family and loved ones, the occasion is always special. And just like everyone else, celebrities have their own unique ways of ushering in the New Year.</p><p>Fans, of course, can’t help but be curious about how their favorite stars mark the celebration. From travel snaps to family moments, Filipino celebrities took to Instagram to share glimpses of their New Year festivities. </p><p>With that, <strong>here’s a look at how some of the country’s biggest stars welcomed 2026.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Anne Curtis</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1767582104967annecurtissmith_1767222011_3800056111501103963_3585673.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @annecurtissmith</span></span></span></div><p><strong></strong>Anne Curtis rang in the New Year in style with husband Erwan Heussaff and their daughter Dahlia, as the celebrity family soaked up a magical winter getaway at the snow-covered Niseko Ski Resort in Hokkaido, Japan.<strong></strong></p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Maja Salvador</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1767581458772rambonunez_1767255692_3800338649037498080_27824843.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @rambonunez</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p><strong></strong>Maja Salvador welcomed 2026 in breathtaking winter scenery alongside her husband Rambo Nuñez and their daughter Maria, celebrating the New Year at the frozen Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.</p><p>Rambo shared a heartfelt message, writing, “Happy New Year! Heading into 2026 with a grateful heart, and with all the lessons that 2025 has taught us. From my family to yours, cheers to countless blessings and the best of health.”</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Belle Mariano</strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DS9H4XlE_3C/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A829057%2C%22ls%22%3A828510%2C%22le%22%3A829011%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="863" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p><strong></strong>Belle Mariano <strong></strong>kept her New Year’s celebration cozy and personal, ringing in 2026 with her family at home. She delighted fans with adorable snapshots featuring their fur babies and even shared playful videos of herself running away after lighting a firecracker.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Ruffa Gutierrez</strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DS99U2ekkcO/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A122807%2C%22ls%22%3A19339%2C%22le%22%3A19537%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p><strong></strong>Ruffa Gutierrez welcomed 2026 on a high note as she celebrated the New Year with the rest of the Gutierrez family at a rooftop venue in the metro. The clan counted down to the New Year in cheers and high spirits, marking the moment with joy and excitement. “Fresh start. New beginnings. Starting off 2026 with a bang!! Happy New Year, everyone!” Ruffa wrote. </p><div><br/></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid</strong><strong></strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1767581684036reginevalcasid_1767197587_3799851228265176462_26797142.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @reginevalcasid</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>For Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid, welcoming the New Year was all about what matters most—quality time with family. Ringing in the celebration alongside their son and loved ones, Asia’s Songbird shared her heartfelt wish for everyone in the year ahead. “Happy New Year everyone! May this year be good to all of us. God bless po,” Regine wrote.<strong></strong></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Vhong Navarro</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1767582234787vhongx44_1767237301_3800184374290476810_25102281.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @vhongx44</span></span></span></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Vhong Navarro rang in 2026 surrounded by love and celebration as he welcomed the New Year with his partner Tanya, his son, and other family members. The family gathered on a rooftop, giving them a front-row view of the dazzling fireworks display that lit up the skyline as the countdown came to an end.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Jennylyn Mercado</strong><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1767582695897mercadojenny_1767192944_3799812284228002848_22825749.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @mercadojenny</span></span></span></strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Jennylyn Mercado and her husband Dennis Trillo ushered in 2026 with a festive celebration, welcoming the New Year in high spirits alongside their children—Alex Jazz, Calix, and Dylan Jayde. The family marked the moment with a joyful champagne pop and a burst of confetti, making the countdown even more memorable.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Kaila Estrada</strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTAK-e8CaYl/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A20241%2C%22ls%22%3A19339%2C%22le%22%3A19537%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="926" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p><strong></strong>Kaila Estrada gave fans a peek into her New Year&#x27;s celebration, sharing snaps from a fun-filled getaway. The actress spent the holiday enjoying various activities, from playing golf to hopping on amusement rides.</p><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from<strong> @annecurtissmith </strong>and <strong>@rambonunez</strong></p>

<p>Curious about how their favorite stars marked the celebration? Here’s a look at how some of the country’s biggest stars welcomed 2026.</p>

Curious about how their favorite stars marked the celebration? Here’s a look at how some of the country’s biggest stars welcomed 2026.