MISS UNIVERSE Philippines Bea Millan-Windorski has departed for Puerto Rico where she will compete for the 2026 Miss Universe crown at the finals night set on Nov. 24 (Nov. 25 in the Philippines).
Millan-Windorski looked radiant in a yellow Anthony Ramirez creation as she greeted pageant fans during her airport send-off. Photos and videos from the event were shared by MUPH on its social media pages on Thursday, Nov. 5.
The Filipino-American beauty queen was also seen proudly waving the Philippine flag and giving a glimpse of her pasarela.
“What a beautiful sight to see an entire nation rally behind one Filipina. This is the bayanihan spirit, and the Philippines made sure it was heard loud and clear!” the pageant organization said.
In a separate post, Millan-Windorski said her ensemble was inspired by a “defining moment in our history.”
“The Filipino is worth fighting for,” she wrote, in what appeared to be a reference to a quote by former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III during his 2014 State of the Nation Address (Sona).
“For my departure, I am proud to carry to the strength and grace of Filipino women, in a look inspired by a defining moment in our history,” she added.
Millan-Windorski is vying to succeed reigning queen Fatima Bosch and bring home the Philippines’ fifth Miss Universe crown, following Gloria Diaz (1969), Margie Moran (1973), Pia Wurtzbach (2015), and Catriona Gray (2018). (Anne Pasajol © Philippine Daily Inquirer)
