Lance Joseph Martinez

Meet the Queens to Watch at Binibining Pilipinas 2026

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<p>After weeks of buzz surrounding the final screening and swirling speculations about the official roster, <strong>Binibining Pilipinas </strong>has finally unveiled its Top 36 candidates set to compete for the coveted 2026 crown.</p><p>Following the release of their individual photos on March 28, pageant enthusiasts quickly began placing their bets, eyeing the standouts who could potentially claim the title and represent the country on the Miss International stage.</p><div><br/></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/1775632583743656269824_18512616304075610_8561809774716921179_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"> Top 36 candidates for Binibining Pilipinas 2026 | Photo from Binibining Pilipinas</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>With that, <strong>Metro</strong> narrows down the list to ten queens you should definitely watch in the upcoming <strong>Binibining Pilipinas 2026</strong> competition.</p><p>These leading contenders may just follow in the footsteps of reigning titleholders <strong>Katrina Johnson</strong> and <strong>Annabelle McDonnell,</strong> the current <strong>Binibining Pilipinas International 2025</strong> and <strong>Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2025</strong> queens, respectively. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Britney Angel Rubino, Caluya, Antique</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/1775616251802657360934_18513744973075610_828809535127934011_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from Binibining Pilipinas</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Kicking off her national pageant journey, Britney Angel Rubino of Caluya, Antique steps into the spotlight as the reigning <strong>Lin-ay kang Antique 2025. </strong>Before earning her local crown, she had already built her confidence and experience by competing in various school and university pageants.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Gwendoline Meliz Soriano, Baguio City</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/1775616328986659076454_18513745072075610_887489622456255129_n-2.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from Binibining Pilipinas</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>After making it to the finals of <strong>Miss Universe Philippines 2025, </strong>Gwendoline Meliz Soriano is ready to take on a new stage as she vies for the Binibining Pilipinas crown representing Baguio.</p><p>“Softly, surely, right where I’m called to be. Officially a Binibini!,” she shared in a post.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Sasha-Juli Belle Lacuna, Tarlac Province</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/1775616384947657945179_1456290583199300_330641713322501928_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from Binibining Pilipinas</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>A former titleholder of <strong>Miss Universe Philippines Tarlac Province 2025</strong> and <strong>Binibining Kanlahi 2024,</strong> Sasha Lacuna is now gearing up for her bid to secure her first national crown.</p><p>Reflecting on her first week as a Binibini, she shared, “Took the time to reflect on our first week activities this holy week. Will always be grateful for every present moment.”</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Julie Mae Villanueva, Ilocos Sur</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/1775616470327659140975_1456290646532627_6501915273911556826_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from Binibining Pilipinas</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>A registered pharmacist with a growing list of titles, Julie Mae Villanueva has steadily made her mark on the pageant scene. Among her achievements are <strong>Queen Isabela–Tourism 2023, Miss Tourism Philippines–Universe 2023, 2024 Silk Road Miss Tourism of the Globe–Philippines, </strong>and<strong> Ms. Tobacco Philippines 2025.</strong></p><p>“Grateful, growing, and just getting started,” the queen shared as she capped off her first week as a Binibining Pilipinas candidate.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Angelica Arwin Evora, Oriental Mindoro</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><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/1775616499006657473988_1456290933199265_326758348223274208_n.jpg" style="width:700px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from Binibining Pilipinas</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>A 26-year-old criminology graduate and freelance model, Angelica Evora is stepping into the national spotlight as the reigning <strong>Miss Oriental Mindoro 2025. </strong>Beyond the glitz of pageantry, she also uses her platform to advocate for sexual abuse awareness.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Ain Niqyla Abad, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro</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/1775616564930657152872_1456290579865967_3319170588263141512_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from Binibining Pilipinas</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Ain Niqyla Abad is no stranger to the pageant stage, having clinched local titles such as <strong>Binibining San Jose 2024</strong> and <strong>Binibining Occidental Mindoro 2024. </strong></p><p>She also represented her province at<strong> Miss Universe Philippines 2025, </strong>where she secured a spot in the Top 24.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Jarina Sandhu, Cauayan City, Isabela</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><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/1775616674548657688426_1456300796531612_3727851781893354711_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from Binibining Pilipinas</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Fresh from her stint as a finalist in <strong>Miss Universe Philippines 2025</strong>, Jarina Sandhu is stepping boldly into a new chapter in her pageantry journey.</p><p>In an Instagram post marking her official entry as a Binibining Pilipinas candidate, she shared a heartfelt message: “As I take my first step in Binibining Pilipinas, I carry not just my dreams, but the voices of women who deserve to be seen, heard, and empowered.”</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Julianne Raine Amigo Antonio, Dumaguete</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/1775877980175658864380_1456301116531580_4420901283197274695_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from Binibining Pilipinas</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>A fresh face in the pageant scene, Julianne Raine Antonio of Dumaguete is stepping into the spotlight as she officially joins the roster of candidates for Binibining Pilipinas.</p><p>In an Instagram post announcing her crown chase, she shared her excitement, writing, “Excited for this new journey ahead!”</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Patricia Lynn Beerda, Iloilo</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><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/1775616731170658815269_1456301029864922_4920321215936473764_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from Binibining Pilipinas</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>While steadily making her mark in the local pageant scene, Patricia Lynn Beerda has also been excelling academically. She holds a <strong>Master of Laws</strong> from <strong>Tilburg University </strong>and a<strong> Bachelor of Laws</strong> from the<strong> University of Groningen.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Anjali Pradeep Kumar, La Union</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/1775616748190661604320_1456300859864939_7040731170572675710_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from Binibining Pilipinas</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Coming off her victory as <strong>Ms. Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio, </strong>Anjali Kumar is embracing a new milestone as she officially joins the roster of Binibining Pilipinas candidates.</p><p>Marking the moment with a reflective note to herself, she shared on Instagram, “The magic is in the process. breathe, document, and just be.”</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Lead photos from <strong>Binibining Pilipinas</strong></p>

<p>Curious about who made waves after BPCI unveiled its Top 36 candidates? Here are the frontrunners for Binibining Pilipinas 2026.</p>

Curious about who made waves after BPCI unveiled its Top 36 candidates? Here are the frontrunners for Binibining Pilipinas 2026.

Binibining Pilipinas 2026: Frontrunners and Queens to Keep an Eye On

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Binibining Pilipinas 2026: Frontrunners and Queens to Keep an Eye On

Lance Joseph Martinez

Published April 11, 2026 02:10 PM PHT

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Updated April 11, 2026 02:12 PM PHT

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