Kylie Noelle Pasaje of Barangay Mandug, Reyna No. 20, was crowned Reyna ng Davao 2026 during the Grand Coronation Night held at Rizal Memorial Colleges on Friday evening, June 19, 2026. She triumphed over 20 other candidates in this year's edition of the prestigious pageant.
Winning Answer Highlights Advocacy for Earthquake Victims
Pasaje's winning answer came in response to a question about using her voice to amplify stories of resilience after a devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake that affected Davao City and Mindanao. She shared that as a businesswoman owning a water refilling station, she donated 2,000 bottles of drinking water to Sarangani, one of the hardest-hit areas. She emphasized that as a DavaReyna, she wants to advocate for human development and ensure that everyone is heard and valued.
“As a DavaReyna, I want to use my voice and a platform to advocate for human development and for everyone to ensure that everyone is heard, our lives are valued, because thorough progress shines brighter when it's visible in our voices. Thank you,” she said.
Other Titleholders and Special Awards
Pasaje's court includes Reyna ng Kapayapaan 2026 — Reyna No. 5 Ani Sa of Barangay Talomo, and Reyna ng Pagkakaisa 2026 — Reyna No. 6 Elle Manuel of Barangay 76-A Bucana. Special awards were also given: Miss Congeniality went to Reyna No. 5 Ani Sa; Miss Photogenic to Reyna No. 18 Ahriana Aguitong of Barangay Cabantian; Best in Interview to Reyna No. 7 Cris Ian of Barangay 19-B; and Best in Hero-Inspired Costume to Reyna No. 20 Kylie Pasaje. Other awardees include Best in Preliminary Gown (Ahriana Aguitong), Smart Choice Award (Eugene Omboy of Barangay Buhangin), Best in Tourism (Kylie Pasaje), Best in Tourism Runway Video (Eugene Omboy), and Best in Playsuit and Cape (Kylie Pasaje).
Transition of Crowns and Significance of the Event
The outgoing queens — Reyna ng Davao 2025 Chesca Montes, Reyna ng Kapayapaan 2025 Nina Tanjay, and Reyna ng Pagkakaisa 2025 Sophia Eyana — took their final walk and passed their crowns to their successors. Reyna ng Davao is recognized as one of Davao City's major Pride Month events, providing a platform for the LGBTQIA+ community to amplify advocacies, promote inclusivity, and inspire empowerment beyond the pageant stage.
