MISS Baguio 2026 candidates. (Photo via Zaldy Comanda)
Sixteen candidates competing in the Miss Baguio 2026 were presented during the launching of the 117th Baguio Day celebration with the theme “Everlasting Baguio: Cultivating Circularity” at the Baguio City Hall Multi-Purpose Hall on Aug. 3.
They are Xyla Reynrose Marh Magno of Barangay Asin Road; Kyla Murielle Jose of Barangay Balsigan; Zeira C. Tamayo of Barangay East Bayan Park; Shanaya Turco of Barangay Gibraltar; Emerie Lauigan Gumiran of Barangay Irisan; Corinthe Sophie Mabatan of Barangay Loakan Proper; Patris Raquel Balajadia of Barangay Lower Lourdes Subdivision; Charlotte Megan Gosioco of Barangay Military Cut-Off;
Jessa Sumayog San of Barangay New Lucban; Jennylyn Ramos Bedania of Barangay North Sanitary Camp; Charlene Gonzales Barangay Pacdal; Frances Vlynee D. Licayo of Barangay Pinget; Mikka Soriano of Barangay San Luis Village; Katrina Sandhu of Barangay San Vicente; Camille Cano of Barangay Santo Tomas Proper, and Daniella Mazen Moustafa of Barangay South Sanitary Camp.
The gala night will be held on Aug. 21. The country fashion show will be held on Aug. 30, followed by the pre-pageant and the Miss Baguio 2026 coronation night on Sept. 5 at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center.
The City Tourism, Culture, and Arts Office (CTCAO) is the designated general coordinator for this year's Charter Day celebration of Baguio City based on Executive Order No. 97, Series of 2026, signed by Mayor Benjamin Magalong.
Some of the major activities are the opening of the arboretum and Charter Day program proper on Sept. 1, the search for outstanding citizens of Baguio, the Baguio country fair and ‘’Baguio Day: Melting Pot of Cultures’’ from Aug. 30 to Sept.1, and Victory Day on Sept. 3.
Magalong encouraged national government agencies, the business sector, private organizations, and other stakeholders to support to ensure the success of the 2026 Baguio Charter Day celebration.