Baguio beauty wins Binibining Pilipinas International

BAGUIO CITY — Baguio City added another name to its growing list of pageant standouts after Gwendoline Soriano was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2026 during the pageant finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday.

The victory earns Soriano the right to represent the Philippines in the Miss International 2027 competition.

Aside from the crown, Soriano received a P1 million cash prize and won several special awards, including Best in Swimsuit, Best in Evening Gown, Binibining Philippine Airlines, and Binibining Urban Smiles.

The title marks Soriano's second appearance in a major national pageant. She previously finished in the Top 12 of Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and was named Best in National Costume.

Soriano joins a growing roster of Baguio beauty queens who have excelled on the national stage, including Roxie Baeyens, Tarah Valencia, and Krishnah Gravidez, reinforcing the city's reputation as a producer of top pageant contenders.

Following her coronation, Soriano will begin preparations under Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. for the Miss International 2027 pageant, where she is expected to compete against delegates from more than 70 countries.