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Here's how the Bb. Pilipinas 2026 Top Four Finalists answered the final question

Published Jul 19, 2026 06:02 am

After rigorous months of training and activities, this year’s Binibining Pilipinas has named the new queens who will continue the pageant’s legacy and advocacies.

Miss Baguio Gwendoline Meliz Soriano earned the title of Binibining Pilipinas International 2026, while Miss Tarlac Sasha-Juli Belle Lacuna was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2026 during the Grand Coronation Night held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on July 18.

Miss Bacolod Tracy Mae Sunio was hailed as second runner-up, while Miss Dumaguete Julianne Raine Antonio finished as first runner-up.

Upon advancing to the final four, the candidates were each asked the same final question:

“What future do you envision for yourself, and how will a Binibining Pilipinas title help you get to that destination?”

Here are the top four finalists' answers during the final question-and-answer portion:

Gwendoline Soriano (Miss Baguio)

"I envision to be an aspirational leader. And with a Binibini crown, hopefully, I get to inspire other people to believe in the beauty of their dreams and to be faithful. I'm here now, not because of my own strength, not because of my own beauty and skills, but only by the grace of God. And I am here to share that hope, that message, that hopefully, even after this and beyond the crown, I will be remembered as someone who has a big faith and a big heart. Thank you."

Julianne Antonio (Miss Dumaguete)

"Well, because this is my first pageant, I have learned so much in this pageant journey. I have learned strength, I have learned how to empower those around me, and I'm so thankful for this journey that Binibini has taught me. So whatever my future has in store for me, I will continue to take that strength that I have learned here, and I will just keep going and trust in God's plan, but also use my kindness as my strength and continue to empower those around me, because if I can uplift just one person to stand tall, then she can uplift those around her as well. Thank you."

Tracy Mae Sunio (Miss Bacolod)

"I am the kind of person who thinks about the future a lot and what I can do now to make my future better. And I envision a future where I can help people. My advocacy is holistic elderly wellness, and this is something that is close to my heart because when my father died a few months ago, I experienced firsthand how hard it is to be able to take care of our elderly and, at the same time, provide for them. And what I envision in the future is to extend my arm and be able to help our elderly to make them feel that they are cared for and that there are people who thinks about them. And Binibining Pilipinas is something that will help me with my advocacy. Thank you."

Sasha-Juli Belle Lacuna (Miss Tarlac)

"The values of Binibining Pilipinas are all about charity work, and it's all about serving the Filipino people. And my life's purpose is to put myself in situations of inconvenience in order to be of service to the Filipino people, and Binibining Pilipinas is already set on that legacy, and I stepped into this pageant in order to be a vessel, to be part of that legacy and continue with the work of the organization that is already built upon. Thank you."

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