Lance Joseph Martinez

Binibining Pilipinas 2026 Candidates Share Their Preparations for the National Pageant

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<p>Since the official announcement of the <strong>Binibining Pilipinas 2026 </strong>candidates last April, the 36 aspiring queens have been in full preparation mode as they take on the pageant’s series of activities leading up to the highly anticipated semifinals.</p><p>Last week, the candidates once again faced the media as<strong> Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc.</strong> officially welcomed <strong>Snow Caps</strong> as its first-ever glutathione supplement partner.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYhSXA0JQBi/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A11625.400000000373%2C%22ls%22%3A3579.7000000011176%2C%22le%22%3A3997.60000000149%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>During the event, members of the press selected this year’s <strong>Miss Snow Caps Radiance</strong> winner, with <strong>Gwendoline Meliz Soriano</strong> of <strong>Baguio City</strong> taking home the special title.</p><p>As excitement continues to build ahead of coronation night, <strong>METRO</strong> sat down with several Binibining Pilipinas 2026 candidates to talk about their journey, how they prepared before entering the competition, and the work they continue to put in as they chase the coveted crown.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Gwendoline Meliz Soriano - Baguio City</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17797696595912.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>&quot;Surprisingly, I&#x27;m very chill. I&#x27;m enjoying every moment with the girls. I&#x27;ve been getting to know each one of them, and it&#x27;s nice that, like the previous pageant that I&#x27;ve been to, it&#x27;s nice to gain another sisterhood in this pageant, in this journey,&quot; Gwendoline said.</p><p>She then added, &quot;And when it comes to the preparations, I&#x27;m really just trying to take care of my body, holistically, spiritually, everything. Because I want to be able to show up in my best version.&quot;</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong><br/></strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Britney Angel Rubino - Caluya, Antique </strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17797696794501.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>&quot;Right now, I can say it was tough. Like, as always, as always, there&#x27;s no easy path. But still, I&#x27;m really having fun because I got my Binibini sisters with me. I have lots of friends, close friends here in Binibini. And right now, I&#x27;m just trying to enjoy the journey so far,&quot; Britney shared.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong><br/></strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Jarina Sandhu - Cauayan City, Isabela </strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17797696922123.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>&quot;Actually, you know, last year, I already knew that I would join Bini-Bining Filipinas. So I really prepared for this pageant because I really want to join Binibining Filipinas since I was a child. Because I really want to be included in their legacy now, once a Binibini, always a Binibini,&quot; Jarina said.</p><p>&quot;So I prepared physically. As you all know, guys, before, I was still a bit chubby. So I really diet myself. I go to the gym. My body is not super perfect now, but I can say that I lost weight. I achieved my goal. And I&#x27;m so happy with it,&quot; she added.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Julianne Raine Amigo Antonio - Dumaguete </strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17797697465936.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>&quot;The preparation so far, of course, has been very tiring, but I&#x27;ve loved my journey so far. Every day we train, train Q&amp;A, train pasarela. But what I love the most is the sisterhood. I learned so much from my fellow candidates,&quot; Raine revealed.</p><p>She then added, &quot;We actually just got back from a Batangas trip, and I had six roommates. And we learned so much. We did our hair and makeup together. And they shared all their insights because they have been in the pageant industry for a very long time. And this is my first year. So they are all very helpful and kind.&quot;</p><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Patricia Lynn Beerda - Iloilo </strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17797697768535.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>&quot;So once I was announced as an official Binibini, it has been non-stop events. And I have been enjoying every single moment, especially getting to bond with my Binibini sisters,&quot; Patricia shared.</p><p>&quot;I&#x27;m learning so much from them as well. And I tried my best to prepare myself mentally, physically, emotionally, and just ensure that I represent the best version that I can be on and off the stage,&quot; she added. <strong></strong></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Angelica Arwin Evora - Oriental Mindoro </strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17797698180317.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>&quot;Well, the preparation so far is doing great. I am really happy with the journey that I have right now in Binibini, Philippines,&quot; Angelica said.</p><p>She then added, &quot;Given that this is my first national pageant, I am just enjoying my journey with my Binibini sisters. And I am actually preparing with my <em>pasarela</em>, communication skills, and preparing especially my mental and emotional health along the journey.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Sasha-Juli Belle Lacuna - Tarlac Province <br/></strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17797698409344.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>&quot;So preparations are still the same as my former national pageant. But one main difference that I&#x27;m doing this year is changes with my diet. So today we talked about inner wellness and how we could prioritize our inner health so that we could properly represent our external selves,&quot; Sasha revealed.</p><p>&quot;And I really tried to focus on that this year so that I could lower my cortisol levels and properly focus on my wellness,&quot; she added.</p><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><p>Photos by <strong>Lance Joseph Martinez</strong></p>

<p>METRO chatted with several Binibining Pilipinas 2026 candidates to talk about their journey, how they prepared before entering the competition, and the work they continue to put in as they chase the coveted crown.</p>

METRO chatted with several Binibining Pilipinas 2026 candidates to talk about their journey, how they prepared before entering the competition, and the work they continue to put in as they chase the coveted crown.