By PR | 08:43 AM April 25, 2026
The CPG Sports Complex erupted in celebration on the evening of April 22, 2026 as the search for the Saulog Festival King and Queen 2026 reached its grand conclusion.
In a spectacular showcase of grace, talent, and cultural pride, Nych Harold Beniga of Barangay Tiptip and Samantha Faye Plaza of Barangay Ubujan were officially crowned this year’s festival royalty.
The newly minted King and Queen also swept the Mr. and Ms. IBEX special awards, highlighting their exceptional stage presence and appeal.
Following the crowning of the new Saulog King and Queen, the city also recognized the outstanding winners who represented their respective barangays with distinction: *1st Runners-Up: Rhakie Brett Guitguiten (Brgy. Cogon) & Dennisa Ybañez (Brgy. San Isidro)
- 2nd Runners-Up: Angelo Albrando (Brgy. Ubujan) & Sheena Milan (Brgy. Cogon)
- 3rd Runners-Up: Leigh Marco Guday (Brgy. Poblacion II) & Yuri Charina Sugimoto (Brgy. Poblacion II)
- 4th Runners-Up: JN Lorence Ras (Brgy. Poblacion I) & Elizah Chrystal Albuena (Brgy. Dampas).
Special Awards & Recognition: * Best Runway: James Howard Saldia (San Isidro) & Yuri Charina Sugimoto (Poblacion II)
- Mr. & Ms. People’s Choice: Carl Elmer Ontog & Janice Cuajao (Bool)
- Mr. & Ms. Photogenic: Leigh Marco Guday (Poblacion II) & Janice Cuajao (Bool)
Mayor Jane Yap extended her warmest congratulations to all the candidates, emphasizing that the pageant is more than a competition—it is a celebration of the Tagbilaranon spirit and the vibrant heritage of the Saulog Festival.
