15 positions for the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 evening gown pageant

The atmosphere turned glamorous as the first Miss Universe Philippines 2026 evening gown competition got under way.

The contestants presented their first evening gowns during the pageant on Sunday, April 5, 2026, providing a great display of creativity and innovation.

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MANILA – JUSTINE FELIZARTA

Dressed in a sweet pink gown designed by Daniel Manila, Justine Felizarta brought the playful power of “Filipina Barbie” to the “Miss Universe Philippines 2026 night gown”.

LA UNION – BEA MILLAN-WINDORSK

Bea Millan-Windorski sparkled in a mini evening dress designed by Mark Bumgarner, which was from the La Union sunset.

Its sweet violet-plum tones echo the San Juan’s waves and vibrant coral.

TAGUIG CITY – BEAUTIFUL YSMAEL

Bella Ysmael dazzled in a shimmering mermaid evening gown by Rian Fernandez, inspired by sirens and their mysterious, sea-kissing beauty.

BAGUIO – ROXIE BAEYENS

Roxie Baeyens stunned in a one-shoulder trumpet gown by Rian Fernandez.

Its textures and fluid lines reflect the calm power of the ocean waves.

CEBU CITY – APRIL SMITH

Wearing a vivid pink creation by Oscar James Arias, Apriel Smith presented Pink Lotus as a vision of modern femininity.

PAMPANGA – ALLYSON HETLAND

Allyson Hetland wore a light blue Frederick Policarpio evening gown with intricate beading on the bodice, bringing to life the concept of “Rising in Grace, Floating in Depth” with its refined shape, cool sheen, and contemporary tones.

SAMAR ISLAND – CATHERINE WARDLE

Catherine Wardle was stunning in a blue Tiffany evening dress by Leo Almodal, which used stone embellishments.

CEBU NAME – NICOLE BORROMEO

Nicole Borromeo stepped out in a champagne-colored beaded evening gown by Leo Almodal, beautifully embellished with intricate crystal embellishments.

BOHOL – KATHLEEN DALE CASENAS

athlene Dale Caseñas wore a shimmering gold evening gown by Paul Semira, with a tailored bodice and shimmering embellishments, giving her a statuesque and polished look.

LAGUNA – YSABEL PRATS

Ysabel Prats wore a light blue evening gown by AM Palatino Dalagan, with glittering embellishments that created a crystal-like effect.

TACLOBAN – JACQUELINE GULRAJANI

Jacqueline Gulrajani sparkled in a gold and blue evening gown by Louis Pangilinan with its stained glass accents enhancing her beautiful presence.

PEOPLE OF THE EAST – ALEXANDRIA COLMENARES

Alexandria Colmenares took the stage in a shimmering gold evening dress by Gee Ai Miranda, with the concept of ‘Gold Perfection’ with a shimmering elegance that reflects the richness and bright spirit of the province’s Sugarlands islands.

MOUNTAIN NAME – LYNEREE WLY MONTERO-YODONG

Lyneree Wly Montero-Yodong wore a formal teal serpentine evening gown by Ehrran Montoya.

It features drum beads and fern-inspired decorations from Sagada’s Blue Soil Hills.

ILOILO CITY – ZESTAH ESPINOSA

Zestah Espinosa wore an Alfie Desamparado gown that paid homage to the Filipino harvest, with rice-inspired beading on the bodice symbolizing patience and sacrifice, and a kalalaw woven dress that symbolized the tradition, care and quiet strength of those who care for the land.

TANDAG – CHRYSTEL CORREOS

In a fully-embellished white feathered evening gown from Rian Fernandez, Chrystel Mae Correos wore a bold silhouette.

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