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Barangay Bambang bet crowned Mutya ng Taguig 2026

Published May 31, 2026 10:15 am
Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano with Mutya ng Taguig 2026 winner Michele Angela Okol (center) of Barangay Bambang (Screenshot from Mutya ng Taguig video)
Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano with Mutya ng Taguig 2026 winner Michele Angela Okol (center) of Barangay Bambang (Screenshot from Mutya ng Taguig video)

A candidate representing Barangay Bambang won the Mutya ng Taguig 2026 pageant held on May 30 at the Taguig City University Auditorium.

Michele Angela Okol bested 36 other candidates to win the crown. She also took home the Darling of the Press award. 

Mayor Lani Cayetano led in awarding Okol.

Okol previously won Miss Manila Tourism at the Miss Manila 2023 pageant and became a contestant in the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 pageant representing Siargao. 

“She stood out throughout the competition, showcasing her confidence, elegance, passion, and grace on stage. In recognition of her charm, she was also awarded the title of Darling of the Press,” according to the Mutya ng Taguig.

The other winners are Danna Ashley Mayo of Barangay Cembo, first runner-up; Nicole Andre Manabat, Barangay Comembo, second runner-up; Joana Rivera, Barangay Pinagsama, third runner-up; and Queen Jubilee Mongcupa, Barangay Katuparan, fourth runner-up. 

Michele Angela Okol of Barangay Bambang is the winner of the Mutya ng Taguig 2026 pageant (Photos from Mutya ng Taguig on Facebook)
Michele Angela Okol of Barangay Bambang is the winner of the Mutya ng Taguig 2026 pageant (Photos from Mutya ng Taguig on Facebook)
Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano with the winners of the Mutya ng Taguig 2026 (Photo from Mayor Cayetano's Facebook account)
Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano with the winners of the Mutya ng Taguig 2026 (Photo from Mayor Cayetano's Facebook account)
Michele Angela Okol of Barangay Bambang is the winner of the Mutya ng Taguig 2026 pageant (Photo from Mayor Lani Cayetano's Facebook account)
Michele Angela Okol of Barangay Bambang is the winner of the Mutya ng Taguig 2026 pageant (Photo from Mayor Lani Cayetano's Facebook account)

The winners of special awards are: Lindsay Anne Nicole Pocaan of Barangay Wawa, Miss Photogenic; Kamille Silvestre of Barangay Ligid-Tipas, Miss Congeniality; Princila Keith Cuevas of Barangay South Signal, Best in Eco Fashion Runway; Nicole Andre Manabat of Barangay Comembo, Best in Evening Gown; Michele Angela Okol of Barangay Bambang, Darling of the Press; Queen Jubilee Mongcupa of Barangay Katuparan, Best in Swimwear; and Erin Nathalie Samonte of Barangay Sta. Ana, Best Advocacy Video Award.

The judges were Krishnah Gravidez, Miss World Asia 2024 and Miss World Philippines 2024; Yllana Marie Aduana, Miss Earth-Air 2023, Miss Earth Philippines 2023, and Miss Universe Philippines 2025 second runner-up; Regi Cruz, camp head stylist and celebrity fashion stylist;  Deejaye Cuadrado-Dela Paz, Star Magic talent manager; and ⁠Leo Almodal, fashion designer. 

Candidates for Mutya ng Taguig must be a resident of Taguig, have at least one parent who is a Filipino citizen, at least a high school graduate, assigned female at birth and at least 18 years old on pageant day. There are no restrictions on marital or parental status. 

The candidates in the Mutya ng Taguig 2026 pageant (Photo from Mutya ng Taguig on Facebook)
The candidates in the Mutya ng Taguig 2026 pageant (Photo from Mutya ng Taguig on Facebook)
The candidates in the Mutya ng Taguig 2026 pageant (Photo from Mutya ng Taguig on Facebook)
The candidates in the Mutya ng Taguig 2026 pageant (Photo from Mutya ng Taguig on Facebook)
The top five candidates in the Mutya ng Taguig 2026 pageant (Photo from Mutya ng Taguig on Facebook)
The top five candidates in the Mutya ng Taguig 2026 pageant (Photo from Mutya ng Taguig on Facebook)

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