TACLOBAN CITY — Beauty, culture, and regional pride took center stage as Tacloban City and neighboring provinces crowned their newest queens in a series of pageants held in line with the city’s fiesta celebration.
Top titles were awarded during the Miss Teen Pintados 2026 and Miss Pintados 2026 coronation night held on June 20 at the Leyte Convention Complex, followed by the Miss Tacloban 2026 pageant on June 21 at the Tacloban City Astrodome.
A total of 24 candidates from different cities and municipalities across Eastern Visayas competed in the Pintados pageants, showcasing not only beauty and confidence but also intelligence and cultural pride.
Marie Trisha Angela Morabe of Tanauan, Leyte took home the Miss Pintados 2026 crown while Ynah Trei Piano Froilan of Catbalogan City was crowned Miss Teen Pintados 2026.
For Miss Pintados 2026, Princess Hope Mallari of Abuyog was named 1st runner-up, Krystal Sheene Martinez Barredo of Jaro placed 2nd runner-up, Linel Royo Martinez of Alangalang was 3rd runner-up, and Ylh Ruiz Abiabi Portillo of Hilongos finished as 4th runner-up.
One of the highlights of the evening was the appearance of television host Boy Abunda, the “King of Talk,” who served as interviewer during the question-and-answer portion of the competition.
The Pintados pageants remain among the region’s most prominent cultural competitions, celebrating local identity and supporting tourism promotion efforts in Eastern Visayas.
Miss Tacloban 2026
Meanwhile, Andrea Nucom was crowned Miss Tacloban 2026 during the coronation night held on June 21 at the Tacloban City Astrodome, where she bested 14 other candidates vying for the city’s most prestigious beauty title.
Jessica Deladia was named Miss Tacloban Eco-Tourism while Sabina May Ponay earned the title Miss Tacloban Charity.
Sophia Anne Jabien placed 1st runner-up, and Chloe Lianne Reciproco finished as 2nd runner-up.
The Miss Tacloban pageant is held annually as part of the city fiesta in honor of Señor Santo Niño. Winners serve as goodwill ambassadors, promoting Tacloban’s tourism, cultural heritage, and community programs throughout their reign.
The back-to-back coronations underscored the region’s continuing effort to blend cultural celebration with tourism promotion, highlighting the talent and diversity of young women across Eastern Visayas.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
