February 5, 2026 – The Sashing Ceremony for the candidates of Binibining Panabo, Queen of Panabo, and Ginoong Panabo 2026 was officially held at the Panabo City Hall Lobby.
During the ceremony, Executive Secretary Jo-Anne Gentiles Relampagos delivered a message on behalf of City Mayor Jose E. Relampagos, offering encouragement to the participants. Also in attendance were the reigning titleholders: Binibining Panabo 2025 Grace Marie Andres, Queen of Panabo 2025 Arvy Alumbro, and Ginoong Panabo 2022 2nd Runner-up Ireneo Caminos Jr., who showed their support for the candidates.
A total of 20 women are competing in Binibining Panabo 2026, while 12 participants are vying for Ginoong Panabo 2026, and 15 participants are competing for Queen of Panabo 2026. All candidates come from various barangays of Panabo City.
The Coronation Night is expected to be held in March 2026 as part of the celebration of the 25th Araw ng Panabo, with the theme “Panaghiusa nga Nagmalampuson, Binhi sa Kaugmaon.”
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Christian Costañemo