GALLERY: Binibining Pilipinas 2026 candidates shine in their evening gowns

The Binibining Pilipinas 2026 pageant featured a glamorous evening gown competition at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Baguio was awarded Best in Evening Gown as the pageant prepares to crown new winners.
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Beauty pageants remain a significant cultural event in the Philippines, drawing large audiences and influencing national entertainment trends.
Binibining Pilipinas / YouTube The Binibining Pilipinas 2026 candidates turned heads as they walked the runway in their evening gowns.
On Saturday, July 18, the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City was filled with glamour as contestants from 35 localities showcased poise, confidence, and style during the evening gown competition, one of the most anticipated segments of the annual pageant.
Scroll through the gallery below to see the candidates shine in dazzling creations.
Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Baguio was later announced as the winner of the Best in Evening Gown award.
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