(CATHERINE WARDLE FACEBOOK)
TACLOBAN CITY — Samar Island’s Catherine Wardle captured the Miss Teen Universe Philippines 2026 title during the coronation night of The Miss Philippines held at the Grand Ballroom of City of Dreams Manila on May 10.
Wardle emerged as one of the major winners in the national pageant, adding another achievement for Eastern Visayas on the national stage after representing Samar Island in the recently concluded competition.
Joining her in the winners’ circle were Nicole Borromeo of Cebu Province as Miss Worldwide Philippines 2026, Trexy Roxas of Iligan City as Miss Eco Teen International Philippines 2026, Marian Arellano of Tarlac as Miss Tourism World Philippines 2026, and Allyson Hetland of Pampanga as Miss Supranational Philippines 2027.
Also crowned were Jen Rose Javier of Sultan Kudarat as Miss Eco International Philippines 2027, Bella Ysmael of Taguig as Miss Cosmo Philippines 2026, and Apriel Smith of Cebu City as Miss Charm Philippines 2026.
Following her win, Wardle described her victory as the result of perseverance after enduring sleepless nights, exhaustion, and moments of self-doubt throughout the competition.
She said the crown represents every prayer, sacrifice, lesson, and the support of those who stood by her during her pageant journey.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
