Eighteen-year-old Asia Rose Simpson of Quezon City emerged victorious as Miss World Philippines 2026, earning the prestigious crown during a glittering coronation night held at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Simpson was crowned by reigning Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand, alongside Miss World Asia 2025 Krishnah Marie Gravidez of the Philippines. At just 18, Simpson makes history as the youngest title holder of the Miss World Philippines crown to date.
Besting 23 other candidates from various parts of the world, Simpson stood out for her poise, advocacy, and stage presence. Manila’s Anne De Mesa finished as First Princess, while Pampanga’s Gabrielle Galapia also placed among the top contenders.
No stranger to pageantry, Simpson’s journey began early. She previously won Miss World Philippines Quezon City at only 17 years old and was crowned Miss Teen New Mexico 2023, establishing herself as a formidable force on both local and international stages.
A highlight of the evening was Simpson’s win in the coveted Beauty with a Purpose category for her initiative titled “SED”, a mental wellness advocacy that promotes sports and dance as tools for healing, resilience, and emotional coping, further solidifying her suitability to represent the Philippines on the Miss World stage.
In addition to the Miss World Philippines crown, five other major national titles were awarded during the night:
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Tourism Queen of the Year – Lorraine Ojimba (Rizal)
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Teen International Philippines – Olivia Reilly (Sultan Kudarat)
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Universal Woman Philippines – Marizza Delgado (New York)
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Tourism International Philippines – Jayvee Lyn Lorejo (Davao)
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Miss Global Philippines – Valerie West (Ifugao)
The coronation night celebrated not only beauty and grace, but as well as purpose, this marks the beginning of Asia Rose Simpson’s journey as the Philippines’ next ambassador to the Miss World pageant.
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