U Be the Judge: Experience First-Ever Live Scoring at Miss Universe Philippines 2026 with Maya

For the first time in Philippine pageant history, the crown won’t be decided by judges alone. This year, Filipinos get to take the judge’s seat.

Powered by Maya, the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines and Official Voting Partner of Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) 2026, coronation night transforms into a fully interactive experience—where fans can score candidates live, in real time, alongside the Selection Committee.

From Viewer to Judge: A Major, Major Shift

MUPh raises the stakes by giving fans a more meaningful role during the most anticipated night of the competition.

Through Maya’s live scoring feature, audiences can evaluate candidates as they compete across key segments—from swimsuit to evening gown to Q&A. Every walk. Every answer. Every moment. Now comes with a score—from you.

How It Works: Your Front-Row Seat to Judging

Joining the live scoring experience is simple and seamless through the Maya app:

• Step 1: Through the MUPh tile in the Maya app, purchase a Premium Pass, and review the instructions and scoring guide.

• Step 2: During the coronation night, enter the active competition round (e.g., Swimsuit, Evening Gown, Q&A) and review the candidates

• Step 3: Score each candidate based on your evaluation (from 1 to 10) and review your scores after each round

From confidence and stage presence to overall impact and suitability to the round, fans can judge using guided criteria—making the experience both fun and meaningful.

More Than Just Voting—A Voice That Counts

Beyond live scoring, fans can continue to support their favorite queens throughout the competition by getting FREE votes every day or buying more votes for your MUPh bets. 

With Maya powering this innovation, pageantry evolves into something more dynamic—where fan support doesn’t just live in comments or conversations, but becomes part of the journey itself.

Because on coronation night, when everything is on the line, one thing becomes clear: The universe isn’t just watching. The universe is judging.

U vote. U decide. U crown. For free. U vote with Maya.

KEMELEC Is In: Dogshow Divas Show How to Vote for Your Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Bets with Maya

Miss Universe Philippines has always delivered iconic moments—from pasarela turns to unforgettable Q&A answers. But this year, there’s a new twist: fans now have a real say in who takes the crown.

Maya, the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines and Official Voting Partner of Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) 2026, collaborates with Dogshow Divas’ Baus Rufo and Macoy Dubs to launch KEMELEC, a witty, pageant-meets-politics spin on how Filipinos can now take part in choosing the next queen.

The KEMELEC introduces Baus and Macoy as the official Kemessioners—your go-to authorities for MUPh updates and voting paandar—guiding fans on how to turn their support into actual votes.

Watch How the KEMELEC Gets It Done

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From national costume reactions to pasarela critiques and Q&A commentary, the KEMELEC makes every MUPh moment fun, interactive, and a push to vote.

Your Vote, Your Queen. 

For the first time in Philippine pageant history, fans are given a more meaningful way to support their delegates. Through Maya, supporters can take part in the journey while selections remain anchored on both public participation and Selection Committee evaluation:  

• Get FREE votes every day 

• Buy additional votes to support their favorite candidates 

• Take part in live scoring during Coronation Night on May 1 with a Premium Pass 

It’s a major, major opportunity to help shape who will represent the Philippines on the global Miss Universe stage.

You can now start supporting your queen during the voting periods on April 5–11, April 12–18, and April 19–25. Watch the preliminary rounds on Empire PH’s YouTube channel, then vote easily via the Maya app:

1. Tap the MUPh 2026 tile on your Maya app 

2. Choose the candidate you want to support 

3. Claim your free daily votes or buy extra votes 

Whether you’re all-in on one queen or keeping track of the frontrunners, Maya makes it easy to turn your support into action.

This time, it’s not just about performance on stage—it’s also about how delegates connect with the public, as fan support becomes part of the overall journey.

U vote. U decide. U crown. For free. U vote with Maya.

About Maya 

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Bb. Pilipinas 2022 results

 Bb. Pilipinas 2022 results:

NICOLE BORRROMEO: BBP-Miss International

GABRIELLE BASIANO: BBP Intercontinental

CHELSEA FERNANDEZ: BBP- GLOBE

ROBERTA TAMONDONG: BBP- GRAND INTERNATIONAL 

HERLENE NICOLE BUDOL: 1st Runner-Up

STACEY GABRIEL: 2nd Runner-Up

PHOTOS: Bruce Casanova

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#HerleneBudol

Miss Universe PH 2022 is Celeste Cortesi

 

Pasay’s Celeste Cortesi is Miss Universe Philippines 2022. 

Celeste, 24, was crowned by Beatrice Luigi Gomez, who finished as part of the Top 5 in the Miss Universe 2021 pageant. 

Four other women were crowned alongside Celeste. The winners of the other titles are: 

• Miss Universe Philippines Tourism: Makati, Michelle Marquez Dee
• Miss Universe Philippines Charity: Bohol, Pauline Cucharo Amelinckx
• Miss Universe Philippines 1st runner-up: Misamis Oriental, Annabelle McDonnell
• Miss Universe Philippines 2nd runner-up: Taguig, Ma. Katrina Llegado 

Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu arrives in the Philippines

April 26, 2022, Manila, Philippines – Harnaaz Sandhu, winner of Miss Universe 2021, arrived in the Philippines last Sunday, April 24, 2022, where she held court at the Platinum Skies Hangar Domestic Airport Compound. Hosting the welcome were Narvacan City Mayor, Hon. Chavit Singson and Architect Richelle Singson-Michael, LCS Group Vice Chairperson, Ako Ilokano Ako Partylist first nominee, and Host Committee Chairperson of the 65^th Miss Universe that took place here in the Philippines. Both Mayor Singson and Architect Richelle Singson-Michael have tirelessly continued to represent the country in the organization to make Miss Universe one of the most anticipated and inspired events in the country.

Architect Richelle Singson-Michael shared the delightful moments she had with the reigning Miss Universe, “We are more than happy to welcome Harnaaz. We had the opportunity to learn from each other as we tackled topics she wishes to address throughout her reign. Like a true beauty queen, she is confident yet humble, with the influence to make a positive change in a global scale.”

Mayor Singson also expressed his exuberance with Harnaaz’s visit, “Having her (Sandhu) visit our country and share her goals with us Filipinos is an inspiration. It's also an opportunity for us to learn about her plans and advocacies as Miss Universe and extend to her all the help to promote her causes."

 “The Philippines has always been one of my dream destinations because of its stunning beauty, but more importantly, I feel that it is a country full of opportunities for me to contribute as Miss Universe.” shares Harnaaz when asked how she felt when she first arrived in the country. “I'm excited to work with people who share my passion for putting advocacy into action.”

Menstrual Equity is one of Harnaaz’s advocacies, where she mentioned, “This is a topic near and dear to my heart because I grew up watching my mother deal with this issue. So now that I'm able to address this problem globally, I'm going to devote my time and energy to help young girls and women overcome this challenge. I firmly believe that when women support other women, incredible things happen,” she continued.

Her arrival ramped up excitement among Filipino pageant fans who are looking forward to see her in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Coronation Night. Her followers are also interested as to which destinations in the country she would visit. The Philippines has hosted two Miss Universe coronation nights and having the reigning title holder sparks joy among Filipinos. 

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PHOTOS & VIDEOS: Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu arrival in Manila

 

Harnaaz Sandhu arrives in Manila on April 24. Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu will be part of Miss Universe Philippines 2022 coronation night and taking part of preliminary events.

Miss Universe PH 2021 is Bea Luigi Gomez of Cebu City

Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Bea Luigi Gomez

Miss Tourism, Katrina Dimaranan
Miss Charity, Victoria Velasquez Vincent
1st Runner Up, Maureen Wroblewitz
2nd Runner Up, Steffi Aberasturi

WATCH: MJ Lastimosa and Steffi Aberasturi interview gone viral

Miss Universe Philippines 2021 frontrunner Steffi Aberasturi from Cebu province just made it to the top 30 of Miss Unvierse Philippines 2021 pageant. Aberasturi flew already to Manila to prepare for the face to face final round of Miss Universe Philippines 2021 scheduled tentatively this September.

Last weekend, Steffi Aberasturi was interviewed by former Miss Universe-Philippines MJ Lastimosa. The said interview was a hit on youtube that already has almost twenty thousand views as of this writing. Watch the interview below:

Steffi Aberasturi interview for Miss Universe PH 2021

WATCH: Catriona Gray's performance highlights in Bb Pilipinas 2018

Catriona Gray Bb Pilipinas 2018

Catriona Gray is the first ever Filipino to crossover from Miss World to Binibini that won the both titles Miss World Philippines and Miss Universe Philippines.

In the recent Bb Pilipinas 2018, Catriona Gray's won is a landslide. Gray won the major awards such as Best Gown, Best Swimsuit, Best in National Costume etc. She was also the crowd favorite. Relive her performance in Bb Pilipinas 2018, watch Catriona Gray's performance highlights below:

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Bb. Pilipinas 2018 Winners List; Catriona Gray is Miss Universe-Philippines!

Bb Pilipinas 2018 coronation —photo from Bb. Pilipinas

Here are the queens who will represent the Philippines in international pageants:

Miss Universe Philippines 2018: #20 Catriona Gray

Bb Pilipinas International 2018: #17 Ma. Ahtisa Manalo

Bb Pilipinas Intercontinental 2018: #38 Karen Gallman

Bb Pilipinas Globe 2018: #19 Michele Gumabao

Bb Pilipinas Grand International 2018: #32 Eva Patalinjug

Bb Pilipinas Supranational 2018: #31 Jehza Huelar

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Runners-up:

1st runner-up: #1 Vickie Marie Milagrosa Rushton

2nd runner-up: #14 Samantha Bernardo

Here are the winners of the special awards and the ladies who made it to the Top 15 as well as Top 25:

Special awards:

Pitoy Moreno National Costume Award: #20 Catriona Gray

Miss Ever Bilena: #20 Catriona Gray

Jag Denim Queen: #20 Catriona Gray

Manila Bulletin Award: #14 Samantha Bernardo

Miss Friendship: #8 Shane Quintana Tormes

Best in Talent: #8 Shane Quintana Tormes

Miss Photogenic: #32 Eva Patalinjug

Best in Swimsuit: #20 Catriona Gray

Miss Philippine Airlines: #3 Muriel Orais

Best in Swimsuit: #20 Catriona Gray

Best in Long Gown: #20 Catriona Gray

Miss Creamsilk: #19 Michele Gumabao

Top 15:

#38 Karen Gallman

#3 Muriel Orais

#21 Anjame Magbitang

#26 Wynonah Buot

#14 Samantha Bernardo

#15 Juliana Kapeundl

#31 Jehza Huelar

#35 Sandra Lemonon

#11 Aya Abesamis

#17 Ma. Ahtisa Manalo

#24 Edjelyn Joy Gamboa

#1 Vickie Marie Milagrosa Rushton

#19 Michele Gumabao

#20 Catriona Gray

#32 Eva Patalinjug

Top 25:

#3 Muriel Orais

#31 Jehza Huelar

#17 Ma. Ahtisa Manalo

#32 Eva Patalinjug

#13 Kristie Rose Cequeña

#7 Sigrid Grace Flores

#35 Sandra Lemonon

#10 Kayesha Chua

#26 Wynonah Buot

#15 Juliana Kapeundl

#21 Anjame Magbitang

#4 Ana Patricia Asturias

#23 Ena Velasco

#20 Catriona Gray

#39 Trixia Marie Maraña

#14 Samantha Bernardo

#1 Vickie Marie Milagrosa Rushton

#9 Agatha Romero

#24 Edjelyn Joy Gamboa

#34 Mary Joy de Castro

#11 Aya Abesamis

#38 Karen Gallman

#8 Shane Quintana Tormes

#19 Michele Gumabao

#37 Patrizia Garcia

Philippines' Rachel Peters didn't made it to top 5 of Miss Universe

Rache Peters (Miss Philippines Universe 2016)

Miss Universe 2017 Top 5— South África, Venezuela, Thailand, Jamaica, Colombia

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Miss Universe-Philippines' Rachel Peters is definitely one of the most beautiful candidate this year and did a great job but almost there in the top 5 but didn't made it :(

Miss Universe 2017 Top 5
South África

Venezuela

Thailand

Jamaica

Colombia

Miss Universe 2017 Top 5 Forecast

Miss Universe 2015 Top 5 Prediction

Kara McCullough, USALaura Gonzalez, ColombiaKeysi Sayago, VenezuelaRachel Peters, PhilippinesMaria Poonlertlarp,Thailand

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Kara McCullough, USA, Laura Gonzalez, Colombia, Keysi Sayago, Venezuela,  Rachel Peters, Philippines Maria Poonlertlarp, Thailand – One of these Miss Universe 2017 candidate could be the next Miss Universe 2017!

Do you have your own predictions? Feel free to comment below on the comment section!

PH almost hailed as Miss Globe 2017

Nelda Ibe – Ms Globe 2017 first runner up

Nelda Ibe was named 1st runner-up in the Ms. Globe 2017

PH almost got three won crowns on pageant in a week after Miss Earth PH (Karen Ibasco) and Reina Hispanomericana PH (Wynwyn Marquez) bets in their respective pageants. While not bad for Miss Globe 2017 PH bet Nelda Ibe for still making it as the first runner up of Miss Globe 2017. Maybe next year PH can win the Miss Globe crown.
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Wynwyn Marquez is the first Asian and Filipina winner in Reina Hispanomaricana

Philippines' Wynwyn Marquez wins Reina Hispanomericana

Wynwyn Marquez failed to be crowned as Miss World PH to win Reina Hispanomericana!

Wynwyn Marquez joined Miss World Philippines 2017, but did not able to get the Miss World crown, and wins Reina Hispanomericana isntead. But seems to be a blessing in disguise as Wynwyn Marquez wins the Reina Hispanomericana crown in the pageant concluded in Sta Cruz, Bolivia.

Wynwyn Marquez is actually the first Asian and Filipina to be crwoned as Reina Hispanomericana. Also it's hte first time that Philippines joined the pageant that started in 1991.[post_ads]

During Wynwyn Marquez's send-off Party she said:

"It's going to be a challenge for me because it's a land full of talented girls. We all know that Latinas are very good in pageants and very good in dancing... but I wouldn't wanna put myself down because I'm standing for my country and I'll do my very best."

And she did it and won Reina Hispanomericana. Congratilations Wynwyn Marquez – Reina Hispanomericana 2017 [post_ads_2]

Philippines' Karen Ibasco wins Miss Earth 2017

Karen Ibasco — Miss Earth 2017

It was almost a three-peat win from Philippines on Miss Earth as we wins Miss Earth 2014 (Jamie Herrell) and Miss Earth 2015 (Angelia Ong). But last year (2016) the Miss Earth crowns was grabbed by Ecuador's Katherin Espin. Still another win again for Philippines as this year (2017) Miss Earth crown won by our very own Karen Ibasco.[post_ads]

During the competition’s final Q&A portion, Ibasco was asked who or what she thinks is the biggest enemy of Mother Earth and why.

Ibasco said: “I believe that the real problem in this world is not climate change. The real problem is us because of our ignorance and apathy. What we have to do is to start changing our ways, to start recalibrating our minds and redirecting our steps because together, as a global community, our micro-efforts will have a macro-effect to help save our home, our planet.”

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Aside from Ibasco, the other contestants making up her so-called elemental court are Australia’s Nina Robertson as Miss Earth Air 2017, Russia’s Lada Akimova as Miss Earth Fire 2017 and Colombia’s Juliana Franco as Miss Earth Water 2017.

Yoshinoya kicks off Miss Earth 2017

Miss Earth 2017 candidates at Yoshinoya

Who will be crowned as the Miss Earth 2017?

Yoshinoya has had been always the home of Miss Earth candidates ever since. This year, Miss Earth candidates had a blast this year the deligates were divided and visited three Yoshinoya branches – Yoshinoya Glorietta, Yoshinoya Megamall, Yoshinoya SM North.

Miss Earth had a sumptuous eats at each Yoshinoya branches. The Miss Earth candidates gets to express themselves, introduce and mingle with the public, play games and party like never before in the tunes of baby shark and despcito.[post_ads]

Tim Yang - Yoshinoya President

Lala Habana - Yoshinoya Operations Head

Tim Yang (Yoshinoya President) and Lala Habana (Yoshinoya Operations Head) expressed much joy and gratitude for this partnership with Miss Earth.

Miss Earth Belarus 2017

Miss Earth Belarus became controversial after her phone was lost during her stay in the Philippines.

Philippines had a win from Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong, will we be able to get the Miss Earth crown this year(2017)?

The Miss Earth 2017 coronation will happen this November 4, 2017 at the MOA Arena, will be telecast live by ABS-CBN.


Miss Earth 2017 Deligates

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• Argentina — Fiorela Hengemühler Leandro N. Alem  Australia — Nina Robertson  —Melbourne Austria— Bianca Kronsteine— 19 Linz  Bahamas Brittania Alexa Mitchell— 22 Abaco  Belarus Polli Cannabis— 22 Minsk Colombia Juliana Franco — 24 Villavicencio  Cook Islands Mona Taio— 22 Arorangi  Costa Rica Fernanda Rodríguez— 19 Quesada  Crimea Yelena Trifonova— 18 Sevastopol  Croatia Bonita Kristic— 25 Zagreb  Cyprus Artemis Charalambous—21 Limassol  Czech Republic Iva Uchytilová— 19 Chrudim  Denmark Sabrina Jovanovic—24 Copenhagen  Dominican Republic Íngrid Franco— 21 Santo Domingo  Ecuador Lessie Giler— 18 Portoviejo  England Charlotte Brooke— 25 Wokingham  Ethiopia Mekdalawit Mequanent— 19 Addis Ababa  France Melissa Strugen—24 Arcachon  Ghana Maud Fadi—25 Accra  Guadeloupe Morganne Nestar— 20 Les Abymes  Guatemala Maria José Castañeda— 18 Guatemala City  Haiti Anaika Gaspard—24 Port-au-Prince  Honduras Valeria Cardona— 19 Tegucigalpa  Hungary Viktória Viczián—20 Budapest  India Shaan Sumas Kumar— 26 Bhopal  Indonesia Michelle Alriani— 20 Bandung  Israel Elian Qupty— 24 Nazareth  Italy Fabiana Enrica Barra— 20 Cornedo Vicentino  Japan Yasuyo Saito— 21 Fukuoka  Korea Hannah Lee— 20 Geoje  Kyrgyzstan Begimai Nazarova— 20 Bishkek  Lebanon Elsa Antoun— 25 Beirut  Malaysia Cherish Ng— 23 Tanjung Tokong  Malta Christie Refalo —26 Luqa  Mauritius Yanishta Gopaul— 19 Rose Hill  Mexico Karen Bustos— 19 San Luis Potosi  Moldova Veronica Buzovoi 21 Chişinau 
• Mongolia Tugs-Amgalan Batjargal— 26 Ulaanbaatar  Myanmar Tin Sandar Myo— 26 Yangoon  Nepal Rojina Shrestha — 24 Kathmandu  Netherlands Faith Landman— 20 Gouda  New Zealand Abby Sturgin— 20 Auckland  Nigeria Eucharia Akani— 19 Lagos  Northern Ireland Maire Lynch— 19 Derry  Pakistan Ramina Ashfaque—24 Karachi  Panama Erika Parker—23 Puerto Escondido  Paraguay Valeria Ivasiuten— 22 Itapua  Peru Karen Rojas— 24 Moyobamba  Philippines Karen Ibasco— 26 Manila  Poland Dominika Szymańska— 22 Warsaw  Portugal Gloria Silva—20 Póvoa de Varzim  Puerto Rico Karla Aponte— 19 San Juan  Réunion Island Emma Lauret—19 Saint-Leu  Russia Lada Akimova—18 Yekaterinburg  Rwanda Uwase Hirma Honorine— 24 Kigali  Samoa Olivia Howman— 24 Apia  Serbia Marija Nikić—18 Zrenjanin  Sierra Leone Ismatu Daramy—26 Freetown  Singapore Elizabeth Lee— 26 Singapore  Slovenia Sara Gavranic— 21 Postojna  Spain Ainara de Santamaría—21 Argoños  Sri Lanka Shyama Dahanayaka—23 Kurunagala  Sweden Camilla Fogestedt — 25 Kungsbacka  Switzerland Sarah Laura Peyrel— 21 Bern  Thailand Paweensuda Drouin— 23 Bangkok  Tonga Diamond Langi— 25 Nukuʻalofa  Uganda Josephine Mutesi— 24 Iganga  Ukraine Diana Mironenko— 23 Odessa  USA Andreia Gibau—22 Brockton  US Virgin Islands Kaylee Carlberg— 26 Lincoln  Venezuela Ninoska Vásquez— 25 Barquisimeto  Vietnam Lê Thị Hà Thu—25 Ho Chi Minh City  Wales Sophie Bettridge— 22 Tredegar  Zambia Abigail Chama— 26 Lusaka

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