Nych Harold Beniga of Barangay Tiptip and Samantha Faye Plaza of Barangay Ubujan were crowned Saulog Festival King and Queen 2026, earning the top titles in one of Tagbilaran City’s most anticipated festival events.
Their victory highlighted grace, confidence, and strong stage presence during the pageant. As a result, both winners now carry the honor of representing their barangays as this year’s festival royalty.
Saulog Festival 2026 Winners and Runners-Up
The pageant also recognized other outstanding candidates who delivered impressive performances throughout the competition.
1st Runners-Up:
Rhakie Brett Guitguiten of Barangay Cogon
Dennisa Ybañez of Barangay San Isidro
2nd Runners-Up:
Angelo Albrando of Barangay Ubujan
Sheena Milan of Barangay Cogon
3rd Runners-Up:
Leigh Marco Guday of Barangay Poblacion II
Yuri Charina Sugimoto of Barangay Poblacion II
4th Runners-Up:
JN Lorence Ras of Barangay Poblacion I
Elizah Chrystal Albuena of Barangay Dampas
Special Awards at Saulog Festival King and Queen 2026
Several candidates also received special awards during the event.
Best Runway:
James Howard Saldia of San Isidro
Yuri Charina Sugimoto of Poblacion II
Mr. and Ms. People’s Choice:
Carl Elmer Ontog and Janice Cuajao of Bool
Mr. and Ms. Photogenic:
Leigh Marco Guday of Poblacion II
Janice Cuajao of Bool
A Colorful Celebration of Talent and Pride
The Saulog Festival King and Queen 2026 pageant once again showcased the beauty, talent, and pride of Tagbilaran’s barangays. More importantly, it added excitement and meaning to the city’s festival celebration.
Congratulations to all the winners and candidates who took part in this year’s competition.
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