BY GLORIA LEODIVICA INES ARANETA

Tagbilaran crowned a new queen during the Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2026 Grand Coronation Night held on June 30, 2026, at the Bohol Wisdom School Gymnasium, one of the highlights of the city’s 60th Charter Day Diamond Jubilee celebration.

Emerging victorious was Mutya sa Cogon Larsine Grace Jensen who bested 14 other candidates representing the city’s barangays to win the prestigious title of Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2026.

Completing the Top Five Finalists were Mutya sa Cabawan Shoshana Lefler as First Runner-up, Mutya sa Poblacion II Shian Angelikha Bajao as Second Runner-up, Mutya sa Dampas Channah Shanayd Sadler as Third Runner-up, and Mutya sa Booy Kathline Siason as Fourth Runner-up.

Mutya sa Cogon also dominated the special awards, earning Best in Production Number, Miss Globe, Miss Save N Earn Xiaomi, Miss Photogenic, IBEX Ambassadress, Miss Bohol Tropics, and Best in Gown.

Meanwhile, Mutya sa Cabawan won Best in Talent, Best in Swimsuit, and Best Advocacy Video, while Mutya sa Bool received the Miss Congeniality and Miss TNT Choice Award titles.

Mutya sa Manga was Best in Casual Interview and Miss Converge.

Mayor Jane Yap congratulated all the candidates for exemplifying grace, confidence, and purpose throughout the competition.

“Mutya sa Tagbilaran is more than a beauty pageant.

It is a celebration of empowered women who serve as ambassadors of our city’s values, culture, and aspirations. Each candidate has shown that true beauty is reflected in leadership, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the community,” Mayor Yap said.

She added that the pageant remains one of the city’s premier events as it provides young Tagbilaranons with a platform to promote meaningful advocacies while celebrating the city’s rich heritage during its Diamond Jubilee year.

Organized by the City Government of Tagbilaran, Mutya sa Tagbilaran 2026 formed part of the city’s yearlong Diamond Jubilee Celebration under the theme “One Family, One City,” highlighting six decades of progress, culture, and community spirit.