The vibrant spirit of the Sinulog Festival is in full swing as nineteen talented candidates prepare to compete for the prestigious Sinulog Festival Queen 2026 title. The official coronation night, a central event of the Sinulog festivities, is scheduled for January 16, 2026, at the Cebu City Sports Center.
A Parade of Cultural Heritage and Costumes
In a dazzling preliminary event held on January 14, 2026, at SM Seaside City Cebu, all nineteen official candidates presented themselves in a spectacular Parade of Costumes and Runway Competition. Each contestant represents a unique contingent, city, or province, turning the runway into a dynamic display of the Philippines' rich and diverse cultural tapestry. Their participation goes beyond beauty, serving as a vibrant celebration of local traditions and heritage.
Meet the Official Candidates
The nineteen women vying for the Sinulog Festival Queen 2026 crown represent a wide geographic and cultural spectrum from across the nation. The official list of candidates is as follows:
- Stefanie Collamar Przewodnik – Municipality of Asturias
- Mary Yasmin Fabian – Carcar City
- Candy Urna – Hugpong Mananayaw ng Bayan, University of the Philippines Cebu
- Kyra Rei Hopkins – Tribu Septimo of LGU Dumanjug
- Angela Casia Sheehan – Tribu Masadyaon – Toledo City
- Ma. Hillary M. Yamongan – Talon Talon NHS – Zamboanga City
- Clarissa Marie Angelina Gambalan Westram – Kalivungan Festival – Province of Cotabato
- Abba Nicole Veloso Comboy – Tribu Kinaiyahan – Barangay Santo Niño
- Angel Myrna Thecia Layam – Banay San Nicolasnon
- Chanel Frenzie O. Catao – Inayawan Talents Guild Cultural Dance Troupe
- Akeesha Kharmel C. Zuasula – Pundok Luzinians – Barangay Luz
- Lyra Anne Tampos Arcenal – Bag-ong Tribu Kasambagan
- Marie Luisa M. Jaekel – Alcoy Siloy Festival
- Annika Kirsten M. Rusiana – Banay Talambanon
- Britney Felecio – Mandaue City
- Nicole Torres Mallorca – Bukluran Dance Troupe of Antipolo City
- Ma. Antoniette N. Bongares – Tabaco College
- Ashley Dainne Locson Fernandez – Maria Clara L. Lobregat NHS – Zamboanga City
- Cassandra Jan Ramos Montin – El Pueblo Cultural Dance Troupe of Zamboanga City High School Main
Preliminary Honors and the Final Showdown
The preliminary competition on January 14 already produced its first award winner. Stefanie Collamar Przewodnik, representing the Municipality of Asturias, impressed the judges and audience to clinch the Best in Runway Award. This early victory sets a high standard for the upcoming coronation night.
All eyes are now on the grand finale at the Cebu City Sports Center. The event promises to be a magnificent culmination of culture, grace, and pageantry, where one of these nineteen remarkable candidates will be crowned the Sinulog Festival Queen 2026. The winner will not only earn a prestigious title but will also become an ambassador of Sinulog's joyful and devotional spirit for the year to come.
