Cebu City Welcomes Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 Delegation Ahead of October 10 Coronation in Lapu-Lapu City
Cebu City rolled out the welcome mat for the Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 delegation on Tuesday, September 29. The 38 candidates from different countries, together with the reigning titleholders and the organizing committee, paid a courtesy visit to Cebu City officials as part of their activities leading up to the pageant's grand coronation night.
Joining the delegation were Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 queen Isabela Fernandes, 2025 2nd Runner-Up Bowonrat Maneerat, and 2024 2nd Runner-Up Selena Ali.
The delegation's first stop was the Office of the Mayor, where Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival welcomed the candidates and wished them well in the upcoming competition. He reminded them that while the pageant is a competition, it is also a chance to build friendships and create meaningful experiences during their stay in Cebu. Archival also said he hopes the candidates take home fond memories of Cebu and the friendships they make during their visit.
From there, the delegation proceeded to the Office of the Vice Mayor, where Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña welcomed the candidates and shared insights about the city. The visit included an exchange where the candidates had the chance to ask questions and learn more about Cebu.
The candidates and organizers later joined a gathering with other Cebu City officials, led by City Councilor Nice Archival, chairperson of the City Council Committee on Tourism.
Visayas context
The courtesy visit is part of the delegation's activities in Cebu ahead of the Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 grand coronation night, which will be held on October 10 at the Mactan Expo in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.
Quick Summary
What: The Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 delegation — 38 candidates, reigning titleholders, and organizers — paid a courtesy visit to Cebu City officials.
Where: Cebu City (Office of the Mayor, Office of the Vice Mayor); grand coronation night on October 10 at Mactan Expo, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.
When: Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Impact on Visayas: The delegation's activities are based in Cebu City, with the grand coronation night set for Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, on October 10.
Source: Cebu City Public Information Office (Cebu City PIO), September 29, 2026.