Miss Iloilo 2026 coronation highlights Dinagyang Festival

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One of the major highlights of the iconic Dinagyang Festival 2026 celebrations is the much-anticipated Miss Iloilo 2026 beauty pageant.

Twelve candidates from across the province will compete for one of the most prestigious beauty titles in the region.

The grand coronation night will be held on Jan. 17, 2026, at the WVSU Cultural Center.

Representing their respective localities are Yamika P. Nagae of Estancia, Wyncy Fatalino and Mitch Samson of Miagao, Lorraine Tajonera Mangubat of Tubungan, Krshia Danica D. Ferguson of Badiangan, Zestah Shalom K. Espinosa of Anilao, Angel Ann Polines Teruel of Tigbauan, Hana Tiffany C. Christen of Janiuay, Mae Gatungay of Guimbal, Gel Khyyzzll Zamora Gevero of Iloilo City Proper, Jessica Patricia Lynn Beerda of La Paz, Iloilo City, and Mauluxielle Stacey C. De Ramos of Batad.

The judging panel will be led by Miss Universe Philippines President Jonas Gaffud and Vice President Mags Cue.

Also gracing the event are Miss Iloilo and Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo, Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee, and renowned pageant shoe designer Jojo Bragais.

The Miss Iloilo beauty pageant is spearheaded annually by chairwomen Sarah O. Pena and Beverly Rosales-Chaplin.

Organizers invite the public to witness the coronation night and find out who will be crowned Miss Iloilo 2026.