Philippines' Gabrielle Galapia is 3rd runner-up at Miss Asia Pacific International 2026
Gabrielle Galapia of the Philippines secured the third runner-up position at the Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 pageant held in Cebu. Thailand's Sofia Sasiwararin Atsawahirankarn was crowned the winner of the competition.
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Miss Asia Pacific International / Youtube The Philippines' Gabrielle Galapia finished as third runner-up at Miss Asia Pacific International 2026, with Thailand's Sofia Sasiwararin Atsawahirankarn taking home the crown.
The winners were announced during the pageant's coronation night in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, on Oct. 10. Costa Rica's Gia Franceschi finished as first runner-up, followed by South Africa's Nompumelelo Amandla Malindi as second runner-up. Mexico's Itzel Borbon completed the Top 5 as fourth runner-up.
Before the coronation night, Galapia won the Best in Swimsuit and Best in Evening Gown awards during the preliminary competition. She was also named Darling of the Press during the pageant's press presentation in September.
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