LIVE UPDATES: Reina Filipinas

THE FIRST CONFERENCE 🎙 LOOK: The pioneer batch of #ReinaFilipinas winners Angelica Lopez, Alexie Brooks, and Anne Patricia Lorenzo Diaz and their runners-up appear at their first-ever press conference after their coronation. | @diyarista Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/jOHNP1l5qb

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EMOTIONAL RIDE 👑LOOK: Reina Filipinas Pres. Jojo Bragais and National Director Emma Tiglao turn emotional at a press conference after the successful staging of the first-ever #ReinaFilipinas pageant wirh the judges. | @diyarista Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/SceYgg3G6A

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ALL HAIL OUR NEW REINA 👑JUST IN: Angelica Lopez of Palawan is crowned Reina Filipinas Grand International, and will represent the Philippines at the 2026 Miss Grand International pageant in India. | @diyarista READ MORE: https://t.co/HlsB7FEopFFollow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/iYhh5yNPgT

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The queens of the inaugural Reina Filipinas have been crowned, with Angelica Lopez claiming the Reina Filipinas Grand International title

PH ALL STARS 🌟JUST IN: The #ReinaFilipinas MGI All Stars crowns go to Anne Patricia Lorenzo Diaz of Manila and Alexie Brooks of Iloilo, who will compete in the second edition of MGI All Stars in Thailand in December. | @diyarista Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/4EhBVZIFtU

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READY FOR SEASON 2 👑JUST IN: #ReinaFilipinas announces that the second season of the national pageant will be held Summer of 2027. | @diyarista Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/tTqFnpEdJi pic.twitter.com/wFumKQWU3c

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EMMA'S FAREWELL WALK 🇵🇭LOOK: Reigning Miss Grand International Emma Tiglao takes her farewell walk and delivers her speech as national queen at the #ReinaFilipinas Grand Coronation Night. Who do you think will succeed her among the Top 7? | @diyarista Follow our live updates… pic.twitter.com/7Hmxp6OTZB

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TOP 5 + 2 🎉 JUST IN: Eliminated candidate Luisa Lorin Benavides of Caloocan reenters the competition by topping the "Miss Popular Vote" poll, and joins the Top 7 with "Best Seller" fast-track winner Alexie Brooks of Iloilo. | @diyarista Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/G1MqAFjXLa

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GRAND ELEGANCE 💫 LOOK: The Top 11 semifinalists of #ReinaFilipinas compete in the evening gown competition. Alexie Brooks of Iloilo tops the round. | @diyarista Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/tTqFnpEdJi pic.twitter.com/pNMOQW4qmV

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GRAND MOMENT 🌟LOOK: The eliminated #ReinaFilipinas candidates return on stage to open the semifinal evenin gown competition of the Top 11. | @diyarista Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/tTqFnpEdJi pic.twitter.com/nOUEDhuwjD

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The public is one step closer to meeting the first Reina Filipinas Grand International queen after the pageant revealed its seven finalists.

GRAND MOMENT 🌟LOOK: The eliminated #ReinaFilipinas candidates return on stage to open the semifinal evenin gown competition of the Top 11. | @diyarista Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/tTqFnpEdJi pic.twitter.com/nOUEDhuwjD

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FIL-BRIT FOR THE UNIVERSE 💫LOOK: Miss Universe Great Britain 2026 Angela Aumonier, whose mother is from Biliran, and who has competed in pageants in Cebu, is spotted at the #ReinaFilipinas Grand Coronation Night. | @diyarista Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/j66sD9glfL

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Reina Filipinas has narrowed the competition down as it announced its “Top 10 plus one” finalists during the Grand Coronation Night on Aug. 7.

THE GRAND 11 🏆 JUST IN: #ReinaFilipinas announces the Top 11 semifinalists, including heavy favorites Alexie Brooks (Iloilo, Angelica Lopez (Palawan), and Zeah Nestle Pala (Palawan). | @diyarista Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/tTqFnpEdJi pic.twitter.com/5SbXQ3OAb6

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SWIMSUIT GALORE 🩱 LOOK: The #ReinaFilipinas candidates wear swimwear by Ryan Ablaza Uson and Jojo Bragais "All Star" heels during the swimsuit competition. Angelica Lopez of Palawan is the "Best in Swimsuit." | @diyarista Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/tTqFnpEdJi pic.twitter.com/fvrcgYxPIK

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REINA AWARDS 🏆 JUST IN: Angelica Lopez (Palawan), Scarlett De Mesa (Muntinlupa), Alexie Brooks (Iloilo), and Cleopatra Barrera (Zambales) take the first set of #ReinaFilipinas special awards. | @diyarista Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/tTqFnpEdJi pic.twitter.com/N3VR7xfQDg

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SHE BANGS 👩‍ LOOK: Beauty queen and TV host Joy Barcoma sports full bangs as she takes the #ReinaFilipinas Grand Coronation Night stage, hosting the show with Sean Kyle Ortega. | @diyarista Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/tTqFnpEdJi pic.twitter.com/DioT9gOPYc

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THE GRAND QUEEN 👸 LOOK: Reigning Miss Grand International Emma Tiglao joins the pioneer batch of #ReinaFilipinas candidates for the opening production number, wearing gold Mak Tumang outfits and gold "All Star" Jojo Bragais heels. | @diyarista Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/hNYLLkIcSn

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BEAUTIFUL DAREDEVIL 👑LOOK: Reigning Miss Grand International Emma Tiglao hangs from a metal stand for her performance at the #ReinaFilipinas Grand Coronation Night. | @diyarista Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/tTqFnpEdJi pic.twitter.com/g76i9o4K05

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UNITED IN THREAD 🧵LOOK: Fashion designer Renee Salud reunites with his former apprentice and now world-renowned designer Michael Cinco at the #ReinaFilipinas Grand Coronation Night. Cinco is one of the judges. | @diyarista Follow our live updates here:… pic.twitter.com/KihvXKe65k

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ON THE DOT ⏰JUST IN: Reina Filipinas PresidentJojo Bragais announces that his Grand Coronation Night will start promptly at 7 p.m., while Miss Grand International Pres. Nawat Itsaragrisil stands beside him. The show will be streamed on the Bragais TV YouTube channel. |… pic.twitter.com/6YTw9JM0bB

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The Reina Filipinas has officially opened the Grand Coronation Night for its inaugural edition on Friday, Aug. 7 in Pasay City.

Michael Cinco said that he is delighted to be invited to join the judging panel of the first-ever Reina Filipinas pageant.

The Reina Filipinas bets have already developed a deep bond, cheering for one another when they watched their swimsuit video.

The pioneer batch of Reina Filipinas candidates got wet for the pageant’s official swimsuit photoshoot, the images were released online.