Four remarkable beauty queens from the 2026 Binibining Pilipinas pageant recently visited Rappler HQ to discuss their journeys and the causes they passionately support.
The queens, crowned on July 18, are Gwendoline Meliz Soriano from Baguio City, who earned the title of Binibining Pilipinas International, and Sasha-Juli Belle Lacuna from Tarlac, who became Binibining Pilipinas Globe.
Julianne Raine Antonio from Dumaguete City and Tracy Mae Sunio from Bacolod finished as first and second runners-up, respectively.
A Platform for Change
During their interview with multimedia reporter Juno Reyes, each queen highlighted their advocacy efforts and personal goals.
We want to inspire others and make a difference in our communities through our respective platforms.
Gwendoline Soriano, Binibining Pilipinas International
The interview is set to air on Rappler’s YouTube channel on July 31 at 7 PM, offering fans a chance to connect with the queens beyond the glitz of the pageant.
- Gwendoline Meliz Soriano - Binibining Pilipinas International
- Sasha-Juli Belle Lacuna - Binibining Pilipinas Globe
- Julianne Raine Antonio - 1st runner-up
- Tracy Mae Sunio - 2nd runner-up
The Binibining Pilipinas pageant has long been a platform for young women to advocate for social issues and showcase their talents, with past queens often using their titles for charitable work.
Fans and supporters are encouraged to catch the queens' full interview and see how they plan to leverage their titles for positive change.