PASAY CITY, Philippines — In a night of beauty, intelligence, and advocacy, Asia Rose Simpson of Quezon City was crowned Miss World Philippines 2026 during the grand coronation night held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The event showcased top-tier production numbers, inspiring advocacies and fierce competition among 24 of the country’s Beauty with a Purpose ambassadors.

Simpson captured the crown from outgoing queen Krishnah Marie Gravidez, with the presence of international pageant personalities further elevating the prestige of the evening.

While Miss World Organization CEO Julia Morley was already in the Philippines, she was unable to attend the coronation in person due to minor health concerns, a matter respectfully acknowledged by the organization. Leading the evening was ALV Pageant Circle Chairman Arnold Vegafria, widely known as the Philippines’ Queen Maker, whose vision and leadership continue to shape globally competitive Filipina queens. With another batch of titleholders set to represent the country on the world stage, the question now resonates — will the Philippines once again secure another additional international crowns this year?

Miss Davao and Miss Ifugao Dominate Popularity and Pageant Media Predictions

While the crown went to Quezon City, Miss Davao Region, Jayvee Lyn Lorejo, undeniably captured the hearts of the audience, fans and pageant media. Throughout the competition, she was widely proclaimed by multiple pageant media outlets as the “supposed” Miss World Philippines titleholder, consistently topping predictions and front-runner lists.

Inside the arena and across social media platforms, Miss Davao received some of the loudest cheers of the night, proving her immense popularity. Pageant observers noted that she was the most famous and most talked-about candidate among fans, setting her apart during the entire pageant season.

Following closely behind her in fan support was Miss Ifugao, Valerie Pawid West, who also garnered massive attention and admiration among pageant fans and bloggers.

The Royal Court and Other Titleholders

Accompanying Simpson in the winners’ circle were remarkable representatives from across the Philippines and overseas communities:

Miss World Philippines 2026 and Other Philippine Titleholders

  • Miss World Philippines 2026 – Asia Rose Simpson (Quezon City)
  • Miss Tourism International Philippines 2026 – Jayvee Lyn Lorejo (Davao Region)
  • Miss Global Philippines 2026 – Valerie Pawid West (Ifugao)
  • Miss Universal Woman Philippines 2026 – Marizza Delgado (Filipino Community of New York)
  • Miss Tourism Queen of the Year Philippines 2026 – Lorraine Ojimba (Rizal Province)
  • Miss Teen International Philippines 2026 – Olivia Grace Reilly (Sultan Kudarat)

Miss World PH Princesses

  • First Princess – Anne Carres de Mesa (Manila)
  • Second Princess – Gabrielle Fuentes Galapia (Pampanga)

These winners will represent the Philippines in their respective international pageants, continuing the country’s legacy on the global stage.

Two Coronations, Eight Crowns

One of the defining features of the evening was its unique two-part coronation format. The main event crowned Miss World Philippines 2026, followed by a separate second coronation, where additional international titles were awarded — a hallmark of the ALV Pageant Circle.

In total, six international crowns and two princess titles were awarded, offering more Filipina beauty queens the opportunity to shine globally.

A Night That Celebrated Beauty, Purpose and Passion

From stunning production numbers to emotional farewell walks, the pageant emphasized both beauty and purpose. While only one candidate wore the Miss World Philippines crown, the immense support for Miss Davao and Miss Ifugaoproved that fan engagement and media influence continue to be powerful forces in Philippine pageantry — making this year’s coronation night one of the most talked-about of the season.